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What it is
- You'll train as a solicitor at a national law firm, working on real client legal matters.
- You'll rotate through different practice areas (“seats”) while building qualifying work experience with supervision and mentoring.
Who it's for
- For the SQE pathway: a qualifying law degree, or a non-law degree plus PGDL (or equivalent).
- SQE pathway only suits candidates who haven’t started SQE studies yet (not eligible if you’ve started or completed SQE1).
- For the training contract route: you’re studying towards, or have completed, the LPC.
Good to know
- Guaranteed place to study SQE1 and SQE2 with BPP University Law School.
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If you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) there is a possibility to start earlier (this will be discussed if successful).
This application is for those who are looking to complete our Trainee SQE Pathway or are currently studying towards, or have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Our trainee programmes will provide you with excellent training and experience across seats in different areas of the business, which will include everything which is required for your qualification to solicitor. During this time, you will be given the opportunity to complete a range of different work with a robust support network of supervision and mentoring.
SQE pathway
You can apply to complete our trainee solicitor - SQE pathway programme if you have completed a qualifying law degree, or a non-law degree together with the PGDL (or equivalent conversion course).
Successful candidates will be guaranteed a place to study for SQE1 and SQE2 with BPP University Law School. As we recruit two years in advance, you will have the opportunity to study for SQE1 on a full-time or part-time basis before joining the firm as a trainee solicitor. Once you have gained practical experience within the firm, you will then complete SQE2.
If successful, your journey would typically follow the timeline below:
- September 2028 – Begin studying for SQE1 on a full-time or part-time basis.
- July 2029 – Sit SQE1.
- September 2029 – Join Weightmans as a Trainee Solicitor and commence your qualifying work experience (QWE).
- 2030 – Sit SQE2 after gaining relevant on-the-job experience within the firm.
Please note: this programme is designed for candidates who have not yet started SQE studies. As the SQE pathway outlined above includes sitting SQE2 in 2030, candidates who have already started or completed SQE1 are not eligible to apply.
Training contract
You can apply to complete our training contract if you are currently studying towards, or have completed, the Legal Practice Course (LPC). If you have not yet commenced the LPC, you can become a trainee solicitor by following our trainee solicitor - SQE pathway to qualification.
Why work for us
Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.
Weightmans is a leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.
Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.
Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.
