Trainee Solicitor

If you are looking for a training contract in a modern and progressive law firm that offers a variety of experiences and support from great lawyers, while enjoying life in Teesside, then read

Now is a great time to join Watson Woodhouse We are a strong and ambitious law We are also continually recognised for our strength and capability throughout the business, as a stand-out specialist advisor in the North of England in many key areas of the

We are committed to the development of future legal talent and value our trainees as part of our ; Starting your training contract with us is just the beginning of your legal career and we will work with you to enable you to be the best lawyer you can be; after all you are the future of our

During your two-year training period with us, you will complete seats in four different departments which will offer experience of a full range of You will be given responsibility from day one and exposure to our clients who are businesses, organisations and individuals from the North East of England, as well as throughout the UK and further

You will get involved in departmental training across the firm and you will take an active role within each This is a great way to get to know everyone in the

To find out what it is really like training at Watson Woodhouse Group, have a look at our pages in the menu to the ;

How do I apply?

If you are interested in joining us in September 2023 or September 2024, then we would love to hear from ; We would welcome applications from both LPC and SQE

Please complete our online application formany time from 1 January 2023 but make sure we receive it before 30 April

If you are shortlisted to the next stage of our assessment process, we will invite you to spend time in the firm for a few days in June This is a great opportunity for you to understand and gain experience of what the role of a trainee solicitor and qualified solicitor entails to make sure you are making the right career

We will obviously want to learn more about you too and you will have opportunities to talk to our Graduate Recruitment team and people across the firm during your time with While we appreciate it may be quite daunting, we try to make the assessment as fun and as interesting as possible, and you will also have lots of time to get to know our trainees and solicitor

A summary of our timeline is:

Date

Action

1 January 2023

Window to apply opens

30 April 2023

Window to apply closes

Weeks commencing 19 or 26 June 2023

Those shortlisted to the next stage of our assessment process will be invited to spend a few days in the firm

July 2023 (date to be confirmed)

For those successful for the final stage, an interview with one our Directors and our Talent

By end of July 2023

Offers made to join us in September 2023 & 2024

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