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To be considered for a training contract at Royds Withy King you will need to apply online for a training contract. The application form will require you to complete your personal details, work history and qualifications. You will then be required to complete a number of additional questions. It's important that you spend some time formulating the answers to these questions as they form a large part of the initial selection process.
After the initial application sift, successful candidates will be invited to undertake a video interview in the spring. Assessment centres take place in early summer, followed by a final panel interview.
We will be recruiting for training contracts to start across 2021 and 2022.
How to apply
www.roydswithyking.com/careersFollow us on
Applications to
Mrs Jessica Parsons
Method of application
Online application formMethod of assessment
- Assessment centre
- Panel interview
- Presentation
- Psychometric testing
- Video interview
- Written exercise
Established in 1873 Royds Withy King is a progressive UK top 100 Law Firm with the combined expertise of over 500 staff. Our reputation to advise national and international clients has allowed our lawyers to rank highly in our industry’s most well respected guides to law; the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. As a firm we pride ourselves on delivering first class client service, but we are only able to do this through nurturing, motivating and developing our people.
We are a composite practice known for our commercial, private client, medical negligence and personal injury work. The firm’s lawyers advise individuals and businesses on local, national and international matters. The firm also operates in a number of specialist sectors, including retail and leisure, international banking, technology, private wealth, charities, health and social care, sport and racing and bloodstock.
Our people are are committed to our core values – living these core values is an essential part of working life at Royds Withy King. All of our employees are valued for their efforts, personality and contribution and they play a major part in the continued success of the firm. The firm is looking for trainees that can bring to life their ability to respond to clients’ needs, demonstrate commercial understanding, build networks with others and contribute to their wider community.
If you would like to be considered for a three-day work placement with Royds Withy King please visit our website to find our work experience application form. Applications can be submitted online and are open until late December. If successful, your work placement will be in the spring.
Our trainees are provided with a full and comprehensive induction programme including a buddy to support you during your first seat at Royds Withy King. During your training contract you will receive support and guidance from your supervisors as well as regular meetings with our training principal.
Our trainee programme is made up of four seats, each lasting six months, allowing you to gain experience in a broad spectrum of legal work. You will work within partner-led teams sharing the workload and getting stuck into client matters. You will also have mid and end of seat reviews to provide clear and constructive feedback.
We look to retain our trainees as NQs as you are the future of our firm. Many of our current partners and senior lawyers, including the managing partner trained at Royds Withy King.
Who should apply
We are looking for highly enthusiastic, ambitious, innovative individuals who are dedicated, pro active and commercially aware. Ideally candidates should have a minimum of a 2.2 in any discipline.
How to apply
Please apply online by visiting our career website www.roydswithyking.com/careers/traineerecruitment. Applications open in December 2019 and will close on 14 April 2020.
Paralegal work
If you are interested in undertaking a paralegal role at Royds Withy King please visit our careers website for details of current vacancies.
- Clinical negligence
- Real estate. Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Corporate & commercial
- Family
- Private client
- Personal injury
- Residential property farms & estates
- Corporate & Commercial
- General Commercial
- General Practice
- Legal Aid
Practice Areas
Extra info
Phone: 01225 425731
Email: careers@roydswithyking.com
Web: www.roydswithyking.com/careers
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 5 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.2 degree |
| Start salary: | £26,500 - £32,000 (depending on location) |
| Turnover: | £36,000,000 (2017) |
| Profit per partner: | £226,000 (2012) |
| Starting salary: | £26,500 |
| Training contract applications: | 350 (2018) |
| Retention rate: | 75% (2019) |
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- Bath
- Oxford
- London
- Swindon
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Prince’s Trust
