Training Contract Entry
We’re keen to receive applications from future lawyers with ambition to become qualified via the Training Contract route. Openings currently exist for those looking to commence training from our Southampton office in 2026, and from London, Cardiff or Thames Valley from 2027. All future Trainees will be required to have successfully completed their SQE1 (or LPC) at the start of their period of training. Training contract opportunities are available for internal and external applicants.
When recruiting our trainee solicitors we are looking for ability, enthusiasm, commitment and contribution. We recruit high-calibre people with proven analytical ability, strong interpersonal skills, good commercial awareness and an excellent academic record. We look for individuals with a record of significant personal achievement, who are willing and flexible, and who care about their communities as much as we do.
Training Structure
Our training contract consists of four six-month seats in various areas of the business giving you a wide range of experience and opportunity. We offer a varied rotation of seat choices which will enable you to build experience, apply your legal knowledge and develop a broad range of skills which will lay the foundation for your future career wherever you choose to specialise.
Seat options are usually available across our Business Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- Commercial and Charities
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Recoveries and Travel
- Construction
- Corporate
- Employment, Pensions, Benefits & Immigration
- Private Client
- Property Services
- Regulatory
Our trainees enjoy a wide support network who will be with you from the day you join through to qualification. The network includes your seat supervisor, assigned mentor, regional training partner, training principal and the other trainees. As a member of the team you will be invited to attend client meetings, networking events, and a series of training sessions to help you develop your own knowledge, skills and confidence.
Financial Support
We offer financial support towards course and exam fees for the SQE and LPC. Further maintenance support may be available for those studying full-time, and is awarded on a case by case basis.
Our Culture and Environment
We pride ourselves on our personality, which is weaved into everything we do for our staff, clients and communities alike. We have created an environment underpinned by our ACTS framework that places high value on being:
Astute (commercially)
Committed
Team playing
Straightforward
It’s part of the way we like to do things. If you want to work amongst colleagues with these behaviours, then you will find yourself amongst like-minded individuals at Blake Morgan.
We work as one team and believe in supporting our colleagues to strengthen the firm. We act honestly and openly in all that we do. We care for our communities and encourage all our people to actively participate in our sports, social and charitable activities. We foster a mature and smart flexible working environment which is family friendly. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge and to progress within the firm via our Blake Morgan Academy.
Blake Morgan strives to create and maintain a positive, non-discriminatory work environment. We will ensure that all applications for vacancies will be considered without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, privilege, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We strive to ensure that our shortlisting and interviewing panels are diverse. Further details about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found here.
To register your interest please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] . Your cover letter should highlight your particular interest in a career in law together with evidence of the skills and attributes required of a successful lawyer – including attention to detail, research and individuality.
