Trainee Opportunities

Recruitment Drive Open: Trainee Solicitor Opportunities

📅 Applications close: 7 November 2025
🗓️ Assessment Centre: February 2026

Number of vacancies   - 4 to start in September 2026
                                           - 3 to start in February 2027
                                           - 5 to start in September 2027

We are a Legal 200 leading regional law firm, established in 1889 and serving commercial and private clients across South East London and the surrounding counties from our offices in Bromley, Beckenham, Blackheath, Sidcup and London. As a modern and progressive practice, we are proud of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the development of our people. Our teams specialise in key areas including Housing Management, Private Client, Debt Recovery, Family, Conveyancing, Property Litigation, Property Development and Commercial Property, supporting a loyal client base that values our forward-thinking approach.

Our Trainee Solicitor programme offers hands-on experience, structured training, and the opportunity to work directly with partners and solicitors across departments such as Family, Property Development, Credit Solutions, Property Litigation and Housing. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic performance, enthusiasm, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to a career in law. We offer both LPC and SQE training routes, competitive salaries (£30,500–£31,500), and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are invited from motivated individuals who share our values and wish to develop their career within a supportive, progressive firm.
““I have recently qualified as a solicitor, having completed my training contract at Judge & Priestley. During my training contract, I was given a significant level of responsibility from the start. The support I received from the teams I was a part of during my training greatly assisted my professional development. As a trainee, I had the opportunity to manage my own cases and get involved in a wide-variety of challenging work, including attending court with our clients and counsel. The level of training I received during my training helped me to build the confidence I need to continue developing my career as a solicitor and beyond at Judge & Priestley.“”
Celine Jagmohan, Solicitor
“A career with Judge & Priestley allows you to develop as a solicitor in a friendly and supportive surrounding. Our trainees have the opportunity to experience various areas of law before looking to specialise in a particular field. You will have client contact from day 1 and, under the guidance of senior staff you will learn all the skills necessary to excel in the law. We work with many different clients, ranging from large and well known businesses to local individuals. Our friendly approach to our clients is mirrored with our friendly and inclusive working environment.”
Steve Taylor, Managing Partner

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