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Training Contract & Graduate-Level Solicitor Apprenticeship 2029

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Gateley

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Fixed-term

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What you'll get

From day one, you'll be supported to take on real responsibility and develop the skills you need for a successful legal career.

Four six-month seats across different areas of law
Hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility from your first seat
Direct client exposure to build your confidence and commercial awareness
Regular supervision and mentoring from experienced lawyers
Technical and skills training, alongside quarterly coaching
Regular feedback through mid and end-of-seat reviews

The role

Your Path to a Rewarding Legal Career Starts Here

Gateley is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring solicitors to join our 2029 Training Contract or Graduate-Level Solicitor Apprenticeship.

We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals with a genuine interest in law, who want to take on real responsibility, learn from experienced lawyers and develop a successful legal career with a forward-thinking, straight-talking business.

Our available entry routes are:

Non-law graduates: Complete your degree by summer 2027, followed by the PGDL and LLM (SQE1 & SQE2), before joining us in September 2029.
Law graduates: Complete the LLM (SQE1 & SQE2) before joining us in 2029.
LPC graduates: Join through the Professional Skills Course route.
Graduate-Level Solicitor Apprenticeship: A 25-month programme combining on-the-job experience with one day a week studying with the University of Law.

What We're Looking For

At Gateley, we seek candidates who bring a blend of key soft skills and a passion for personal and professional growth. Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Growth Mindset: An eagerness to develop, learn and improve continuously, embracing challenges and actively seeking opportunities for self-improvement.
Collaboration: An enjoyment of working with others, communicating effectively and contributing to collective success.
Time Optimisation: The ability to manage time efficiently, organise work and prioritise effectively to deliver strong results under pressure.
Personal Responsibility: A willingness to take ownership of work, make considered decisions and remain accountable for delivering excellence.
Commercial Awareness: Curiosity about the business world, the ability to spot opportunities and an understanding of how legal work supports broader client objectives.
Relationship Management: The confidence to connect with others, build trust and nurture strong professional relationships.
Resilience: The ability to adapt, recover from setbacks and remain positive and focused when work is demanding.
Pride in Work: A commitment to producing high-quality work and consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.

Hiring process

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Online application form
Interactive assessment
Online test
Presents a range of questions that measure how suited you are to a career at Gateley, scheduled for January 2027.
Simulate & Video Assessment
Video call
You work through realistic workplace scenarios and then progress to a pre-recorded video interview, scheduled for February 2027.
Assessment centre
In person
You will be invited to an in-person assessment centre in the location you have applied to, scheduled for March 2027.
Summer vacation placement
The placement allows you to experience a week in the life of a Trainee Solicitor or Graduate Entry Solicitor Apprentice, scheduled for June 2027.

Hiring process

Our assessment process consists of the following elements:

Online application form - This will ask for key details such as your academic background and personal information, along with a few screening questions.
Interactive assessment (January 2027) - This assessment will present you with a range of questions that measure how suited you are to a career at Gateley.
Simulate & Video Assessment (February 2027) - You'll work through realistic workplace scenarios and then progress to a pre-recorded video interview.
Assessment centre (March 2027) - You will be invited to an in-person assessment centre in the location you have applied to.
Summer vacation placement (June 2027) - The placement allows you to experience a week in the life of a Trainee Solicitor or Graduate Entry Solicitor Apprentice.

Application deadline: 4 January 2027. All applications will be reviewed once the closing date has passed.

You may submit only one application per recruitment round for any of our training contract opportunities.