Trainee Solicitor - 2027 Intake

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£34,750

Trainee Solicitor - 2027 Intake

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Emerging Talent

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

We are passionate about developing the next generation of legal talent by providing our Trainee solicitors the support, opportunities and experience needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

We are therefore delighted to announce that applications for our 2027 Trainee Intake are now open until Monday 26 October .

Why apply to train at JMW?

We believe in providing our trainees with a high-quality training experience and a path to qualification over the course of two-years.

Additionally, we provide the following core benefits to our trainees:

The opportunity to work in at least three of our specialist areas . Typically, this is achieved by rotating departments every six months, so that trainees undertake four seats in total .
Access to a shared funding model that is tailored to the needs of trainees who are required to undertake any SQE exams during their training contract.
A first-year trainee salary of: £34,750 in Liverpool and Manchester and £41,750 in London (Salaries are reviewed annually and any increase to these rates will be effective from September 2027)
A comprehensive learning and development curriculum aligned to key milestones in our training contracts.
25 days ’ annual leave, plus all public holidays and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year
Access to a SMART pension scheme and annual travel insurance
A range of health and wellbeing benefits including, private medical insurance, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme, and income protection cover.

Eligibility Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates who:

By July 2027 , applicants must have completed, or be on track to complete, one of the following with a minimum 2:1 classification :

A law degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)
A non-law degree and a law conversion course (e.g. GDL)
A postgraduate law qualification (e.g. LLM or LPC)

Applicants must also have achieved five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A-C), including Maths and English. JMW will consider applications from candidates who may not meet the required academic requirements but have mitigating circumstances.

Desirable criteria

Achieved strong A-Level grades (or equivalent qualifications, excluding EPQ)
Evidence of prior legal work experience (such as participation in a work experience/vacation scheme and/or time spent working in a law firm in roles such as a paralegal or legal assistant)