About your contract
Your training contract will be for two years, full time. Your training is divided up into four seats, each lasting six months, from the following departments within the firm:
- Dispute Resolution
- Family Law
- Corporate / Commercial Law
- Property
- Employment
- Commercial Property
- Private Client
Your fourth and final seat of training will be a seat of your choice – usually the area into which you wish to qualify.
Upon successful completion of your training contract you can apply to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales, which entitles you to practice as a solicitor.
Support for the journey
As a trainee, you’ll be assigned a mentor, someone you can go to with basic queries, problems or just to talk. This is usually a newly qualified solicitor who has just come through the training process themselves and who understands exactly what you are experiencing.
You will also be allocated a training principal, who will be a more experienced solicitor who is responsible for your training and development, and with whom you can discuss specific queries or concerns you might have.
You will receive a six monthly appraisal of your progress from the training partner, which will be based on feedback from the head of department of your previous seat. These appraisals are conducted in accordance with the Law Society Guidelines and give you the opportunity to comment on the training you are receiving as well as providing you with feedback about your performance.
Have You Got What It Takes?
You will need to have a law degree and have completed your legal practice course (LPC) before you can apply. Applicants with a minimum 2:1 degree are preferred.
In addition, you will also need to able to demonstrate that you have that little extra something. We are looking for trainees who are motivated, positive and ambitious. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team. You must have real energy, commitment and drive, and, above all else, you must be willing to help us go the extra mile for our clients.
We are committed to equal opportunities and do not discriminate in any way on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.
How To Apply
To apply for a training contract at Hegarty Solicitors, send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to:
Ashley Sutherland
Email: ashley.sutherland@hegarty.co.uk
By post:
Hegarty Solicitors
48 Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1WY
Applications should be sent after 1st September two years preceding the start of the contract (i.e. send applications after 1 st September 2022 for contracts starting in 2024).
Other trainee roles
In addition to trainee solicitors, we also employ a number of trainees in other roles. Have a look at our current vacancies page for the latest roles available. You can also read our trainee testimonials to see how our current trainees are finding the experience.
