- Deadlines:
Training contract to commence 2021: 28/04/2019 Summer work placement: 31/01/2018 Other deadlines
Overview
- Address: 5-6 Northumberland Buildings, Queen Square, Bath,
BA1 2JE - Phone: 01225 425731
- Fax: 01225 315562
- Email: careers@roydswithyking.com
- Web: www.roydswithyking.com/careers
| Vacancies: | 12 |
|---|---|
| Trainees: | 19 |
| Partners: | 66 |
| Staff: | 470 |
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 10 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.2 degree |
| Start salary: | £26,000 (£31,000 in London) |
Remember to cite LawCareers.Net on your application form if you apply to Royds Withy King.
Application details and method of selection
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 May. Assessment centres take place in June/July, followed by a final panel interview.
Panel interview
Presentation
Psychometric testing
Video interview
Written exercise
Firm description and career prospects
Royds Withy King is a progressive UK Top 100 law firm with the combined expertise of over 470 staff. The firm has a reputation for exemplary client care and workplace excellence; ranked for 5 consequtive years in the Sunday Times 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work for and one of just a handful of law firms to achieve the coveted two-star ‘outstanding’ award from Best Companies.
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 real estate, retail and leisure, international banking, technology, private wealth, charities, health and social care, sport and racing and bloodstock.
Royds Withy King’s core values are the foundation and driving force of the business. 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.
Work placements
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 31 January. If successful, your work placement will be between April and September.
Training contract programme
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 February 2018 and will close on 30 April 2018.
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.
Seat options
Clinical negligence, commercial property, dispute resolution, employment, corporate and commercial, family, personal injury, private client, residential property.
Type of practice
Corporate & Commercial, General Commercial, General Practice, Legal Aid
Work areas
Offices
Bath, Oxford, London, Swindon
Probono initiatives
Citizens Advice Bureau, Prince’s Trust
