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Lewis Silkin hire aspiring solicitors through their training contracts each year. Find out more about what their training contract offers, and see available opportunities here.

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Training Contract

Lewis Silkin's two-year training contract programme provides you with an excellent foundation for a rewarding and stimulating career in law. Their trainees complete two years of training across four, six-month seats, typically spending time in employment and dispute resolution as well as choosing from their other available seats including:

Brands & IP
Digital, Commerce & Creative
Corporate
Data & Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Immigration*
IP Disputes
Real Estate*

*These seats are available on an adhoc basis.

Their seat rotation policy ensures you have the opportunity to personalise your training programme towards your main areas of interest. The firm recommend trying a variety of seats but if there’s one area you’re particularly passionate about, they will do their best to accommodate you.

Lewis Silkin's trainees are also able to spend six months in one of their client’s in-house legal departments, allowing you the chance to improve your commerciality, build your legal expertise and hone your people skills. You’ll get to learn your client from the inside, giving you a well-rounded view of the legal profession.

Throughout your training contract, you will have regular catch-ups with a dedicated member of the Human Resources team to talk about how you see your future evolving.

During each seat, you’ll work closely with your supervisor to identify and build on your strengths. You’ll be encouraged to seek work from across the team, ensuring you receive a range of experience in each area.

Upon qualification, you’ll be able to apply for any vacancies on offer. Lewis Silkin aim to retain all heir trainees and have achieved a great retention record for the past three years.

Once you qualify, your personal and professional development remain a priority at the firm. Lewis Silkin will continue to provide training and support throughout your career, starting with their foundational NQ workshop.