- Deadlines:
Training contract to commence 2021: 31/07/2019 Summer work placement: 28/02/2019 Other deadlines
Overview
- Address: Queens House, Micklegate, York,
YO1 6WG - Phone: 01904 610886
- Email: recruitment@langleys.com
- Web: www.langleys.com
| Vacancies: | 6 |
|---|---|
| Trainees: | 6 |
| Partners: | 34 |
| Staff: | 335 |
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 6 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.1 degree preferred |
| Start salary: | £19,500 |
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Application details and method of selection
All applications should be made via the Langleys' online recruitment portal and should include your CV and a covering letter. Candidates will also be prompted to answer a number of application questions which will be assessed as part of the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview with our training principal and a member of the HR team.
If successful following the first stage interview, candidates will be progressed to the second and final stage assessment. This consists of a presentation and interview with three partners of the firm and a written exercise.
Partner interview
Presentation
Written exercise
Firm description and career prospects
Langleys Solicitors LLP are an ambitious full service firm with offices in York and Lincoln and an ever increasing national presence and client base.
Our vision is to be a UK top 100 law firm recognised for our quality, service excellence and employee engagement.
We pride ourselves on the high standards of service we deliver for our clients and strive for sustainable growth whilst living by core principles including commitment, working in partnership, mutual respect, integrity and quality.
We have prominent and highly regarded commercial, private and insurance law divisions. This enables us to offer excellent opportunities for rotations between different areas of practice as part of our training contract and work experience programmes, along with the chance to learn from some of the leading minds across a range of disciplines.
Alongside strong performance levels and high ambitions, the firm is consistently cited by staff for it’s friendly, welcoming and supportive environment making it an ideal choice to launch or further develop a career in the legal field.
Work placements
We offer a number of work placements once a year during the summer, which usually last for three days. The placement consists of a day each in a selection of departments and is a great opportunity for you to meet people who work here already, get an insight into what goes on and confirm if a career in law and working at Langleys is really for you. Preference is given to those individuals who also apply for a training contract.
Training contract programme
Four six-month seats in a variety of areas including commercial, private law and insurance*
'Contact days' and 'buddy scheme' provide support right from the outset
Structured learning and development plus dedicated supervision and mentoring
Exposure to a variety of quality work to develop your legal, practical and commercial skills.
*York office only
Seat options
Commercial law, private law, insurance law.
Type of practice
Corporate & Commercial, General Commercial, General Practice, Legal Aid
Work areas
Offices
Lincoln, York
