Our Training Contract
Trainees complete four 6-month seats during their Training Contracts which will enable them to experience a large variety of work and explore different areas of Law. Wedlake Bell trainees attend the firm’s ‘Foundation’ training programme which has been specifically developed for trainee solicitors to support their development during the first two years of their career at the firm. Trainees are in regular contact with the HR team and Training Principal to discuss their progress and career development.
Support
Trainees are paired up with a mentor and a Trainee Buddy to act as an additional support and help them settle in.
For each seat, trainees are allocated a dedicated supervisor who will oversee the trainee’s workload and provide feedback.
Trainees complete a mid-seat and end of seat review to further their development during the seat.
Before trainees join the firm, they take part in a Future Trainee series of events to prepare them for life at the firm.
Benefits
The firm offers a range of benefits such as private healthcare and dental cover, a cycle to work scheme, wellbeing resources, annual travelcard, discounted gym memberships, 25 days of annual leave and a birthday day off.
Wedlake Bell is very sociable and regular events such as mini-golf, theatre trips, an annual walking trip and ski trips are organised – the trainees are encouraged to make the most of firm life!
How to apply:
Applications for our 2027 Training Contracts will open on 1 November 2024. The deadline to submit your application is 23:59 on 1 May 2025.
All applicants must have achieved (or expect to achieve) at least an upper class second for their undergraduate degree course.
To apply, you will need to:
- Complete the online application form.
- You will be asked to include a covering letter as part of the application.
For any questions and queries, graduaterecruitment@wedlakebell.com.
If there is anything you would like to discuss, please contact Annabel Hale, Early Careers Manager - ahale@wedlakebell.com
