Trainee Solicitor 2028

Overview

From 1 September 2025, we are recruiting trainee solicitors who can start their training contract in September 2028. We recruit our future trainee solicitors from our spring and summer vacation schemes only.

Our training contract provides an environment where junior lawyers can excel and be challenged, in a supportive environment. You will sit in four different practice areas, with a mix of partners and associates; spending six months in a contentious seat and six months in Private Equity or Corporate Insurance (M&A).

What you will do

• Work alongside our partners and associates in small teams on real matters from day one.
• Be part of a programme with six months in a contentious seat and six months in Private Equity or Corporate Insurance (M&A).
• Be motivated, collaborative and able to pick things up quickly, receiving a breadth of work from the outset.

About Willkie London

Willkie London has grown by over 160% over the past six years and by 51% since 2020 alone. With this in mind, we are looking for self-starters who want to contribute to a dynamic, growing workplace, and who have a genuine interest in Willkie and our clients.