We’re an international law firm with over 170 partners and more than 1,000 people located across the UK, Middle East and Asia. We have a shared understanding of our values which means that we are pulling in the same direction, for our clients, external stakeholders and people.
For too long, there have been barriers preventing smart, capable people from joining the legal profession just because of where they’re from. But at Trowers & Hamlins, we believe that the next generation of solicitors should be made up of brilliant thinkers, no matter their background. Our door has always been open to all outstanding talent, and now we’re implementing a new way to help us reaffirm this commitment. The future of law is brighter than ever, and we’re proud to help shape it.
We’re pleased to offer our first-ever Solicitor Apprenticeship programme across our four offices in the UK — Birmingham, Exeter, London and Manchester. Not only will you be able to find a more accessible path into law, you’ll be earning while you learn in a top 50 firm.
We created a different route into our firm because we believe in making the legal profession an even playing field. One where success is not based on someone’s background, but on their unique perspectives, drive and work ethic. If you're considering a career in law but aren't sure where to start, or if you've just begun to explore the idea of becoming a solicitor, this opportunity is for you. During the first four years of the programme, you will complete your law degree. In the final two years, you will complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, all while being exposed to a wide variety of departments. You'll be involved in real work, collaborating closely with your colleagues at all levels and getting a feel for the welcoming and supportive Trowers & Hamlins culture. You are eligible to apply for our programme if you have either already completed your A-levels (or equivalent) or are on track to complete your A-levels (or equivalent), by summer 2025. We look for candidates who have achieved, or who are on track to achieve, a minimum of 128 UCAS points (ABB) from their top three A-Levels or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 GCSEs with a Grade 6/B or above in English and Mathematics. We take into account mitigating circumstances and do not automatically reject candidates who do not reach this minimum criteria.
Bonus and reward scheme
Cycle scheme
Employee assistance
Flexible working
Generous parental leave
Health cover
Learning and development
Pension
Remote working
Rewards and benefits
Wellbeing scheme
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During our long history, we have held fast to the values and characteristics – such as service, quality, integrity and innovation – that have made us not only a leading law firm, but an inclusive and exciting place to work and establish a career. Some 240 years on, these attributes remain solidly embedded in our culture and our ways of working.
At Trowers, our values are central to everything we do. They underpin our strong culture and guide the way we do things and the way we interact with others. Engaging the whole firm in helping us to define and shape our values has reaffirmed for us the incredible degree of alignment we enjoy at Trowers. This shared understanding of our values across all of our offices confirms that we are pulling in the same direction, for the benefit of our clients, our external stakeholders and our people. We collaborate, we savour success, we are driven by innovation, we're not afraid to be human.