Graduate recruitment
Choosing the right firm defines the rest of your legal career
and as a national law firm we feel confident that we can guide
and encourage you throughout this process. We take around 10 trainees
per year throughout our 7 offices and we aim to
ensure that you receive exposure to as many different types
of legal work as possible.
I found that from day one of my training contract I was given a high level of responsibility. The Fee Earners encourage me to work autonomously showing a confidence in my ability and offer varied work. This is well balanced by their friendly and supportive approach. The office operates an open door policy and all levels of Fee Earners are always happy to help and provide guidance.
Kate Ginty, Trainee Solicitor
Your training with Simpson Millar LLP
We provide all our trainees with a clear structure and dedicated programme during
your training contract and, with this in mind, trainees rotate seats every 6 months
to suit the relevant business need. We offer seats in the following business areas:
- Conveyancing (Leeds and Manchester)
- Private Client (Leeds and Bristol)
- Medical Negligence, and (Bristol, Leeds and London)
- Personal Injury (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester and Wimbledon)
- Employment Law (Wimbledon)
You should be aware that due to business resources some of our seats are only offered
in certain offices.
I have been a trainee at Simpson Millar for 7 months now. I have found Simpson Millar a warm and friendly firm with a sociable atmosphere. My time has been both interesting and challenging. I started in the Medical Negligence team where I helped with high value and complicated cases. I am now working in my non-contentious seat in the Private Client team. I am also enjoying this seat where I am learning to run a caseload.
Daniel Moher, Trainee Solicitor
These seats offer you the benefit of contentious and non-contentious business areas
during your training contract.
Application process
Our trainee recruitment process generally starts in August/September, however we
are always willing to hear from candidates, throughout the year, and welcome the
chance to talk to you.
To apply for a training contract, please send a detailed covering letter* along
with a copy of your up-to-date CV to:
Peter Watson
Managing Partner
Simpson Millar LLP, Solicitors
21-27 St Paul’s Street
Leeds
LS1 2JG
* Please include details of which office you would like to apply to and whether
you would be willing to relocate, if necessary.
I am a trainee based in the Birmingham office of Simpson Millar. Since joining the firm, I have really enjoyed all aspects of my training. Since day one, I have had the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting caseload and have welcomed the high level of responsibility that has been handed to me. I have gained experience in all areas of Personal Injury litigation and have assisted in a number of high-value Industrial Disease cases, including Asbestos-related claims. I have also had the opportunity to work in the Criminal Injuries department and am due to start my seat in the Private Client team in the coming weeks. Throughout my training, I have received support and guidance when needed with regular appraisals with my training supervisor and helpful feedback on how to progress further in my career. Everyone in the Simpson Millar team is very friendly and supportive and an open door approach is adopted at all times.
Lucinda Soon, Trainee Solicitor
Training contract selection process
We assess all our training contract applications with great care and attention and
all successful applicants will go forward to formal interview.
Our trainees are important to us and we offer a supportive working environment that
will enable you to grow and realise your true potential. All successful training
contract applicants are asked, where possible, to complete a period of time within
our legal helpline which will provide you with great insight into our business and
the legal profession.
You will have periodic reviews every 3 months to assess your progress, where we
give you all the help, assistance and guidance that you may need to make sure you
achieve your goals with Simpson Millar LLP, Solicitors. We operate an open-door
policy and our lawyers are always willing to give you support and advice.
If you would like any further information please contact us by completing our online enquiry form and we will call
you back or you can call us direct on 0844 858 3200.
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