There is no Addleshaw Goddard type. We are looking for authentic personalities who are aspiring, confident and committed to becoming great lawyers.
We want people who want to learn alongside the best in the profession, bringing their energy and passion to our team and our clients.
In order to apply for this opportunity, you need to:
- be in your final year or have graduated with a 2:1 (whether predicted or obtained). Please note that we consider applications from those who have received a 2:2 with mitigating circumstances.
- be ready to join us for a pre-seat prior to starting the Professional Practice Course (PPC) in September (the pre-seat for September 2025 will commence in May 2025, the pre-seat for September 2026 will commence in January 2026).
- have passed all FE-1s prior to joining us for your pre-seat.
Training contract
We offer a wide range of seats within these practice groups. Your two-year training contract will cover four six-month seats in:
- Corporate & Commercial
- Disputes
- Finance & Projects
- Real Estate
You'll receive training that's tailored to your needs and interests while gaining a first-hand insight into life at one of Ireland's most respected law firms. You will be supported by some of our brightest minds and challenged with meaningful work, helping you develop the connections and skills you need to become a trusted lawyer.
International applicants and sponsorship
We welcome applications from candidates from all locations and do not make recruitment decisions based on applicants current location or right to work status. However, please note that the terms of this Training contract role do not meet the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment requirements for an Employment Permit. Therefore, we are unfortunately unable to support Employment Permit applications in respect of these roles at the point of hire. Please do look into other right to work options such as Irish residency permissions incorporating an automatic work entitlement (Stamp 2, Stamp 1G, Stamp 4 etc.). More information can be found on https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits or https://www.irishimmigration.ie/ regarding this. If you have any specific queries regarding your current circumstances please get in touch by emailing earlycareers@addleshawgoddard.com
Other information
Application window: 1st October 2024 – 7th November 2024.
Please note that we accept one application per intake year.
Trainees will receive a first year salary of €46,000 and a second year salary of €47,000.