Training Contract 2028

Your training contract lasts for two years. You'll complete four seat rotations in six monthly blocks, enabling you to gain experience in a variety of practice areas. You'll have caseloads, attend client meetings, work closely with experienced solicitors and much more.

We want you to make the most of your training, which is why we operate a preference-based method of allocating your seats.

Your development is our priority. You'll have a training supervisor throughout the duration of your training contract and ongoing support from our dedicated early careers team. We'll also pair you with one of our second-year trainee solicitors who'll be your mentor, enabling you to learn from those with direct experience.  

To ensure your success, we conduct mid-seat and end of seat career conversations for all trainees, focusing on developing all your skills into strengths. 

Our training contacts are designed for both those on the LPC or SQE route as we appreciate that your study route is your choice (see Brabners Bursary for more information on funding).

Applying for a training contract

Our application processes are designed to help us get to know you and why you believe that a career at Brabners is right for you.

We typically recruit two years in advance. To be eligible, you must be:

- in the penultimate or final year of a qualifying law degree

- in the final year of a non-law degree

- a postgraduate in any discipline or hold a degree certificate.

The selection process is overseen by our Training Principal, Rupert Gill, as well as our training partners and early careers team.

While we receive a high volume of applications, our team reads every single one.

Our process consists of an online application form, situational judgement test and finally an assessment day. 

We advise you to research Brabners thoroughly. As a firm, we work hard to ensure that our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s important to consider how you would contribute to this if you joined us. We pride ourselves on innovation, diversity and sustainability, so your application should demonstrate what inspires you and how you can make the difference.

Training contract assessment days

If your application for a direct training contract is successful, or you have just completed a vacation scheme, we'll invite you to attend an assessment day. It’s a great opportunity for you to get to know the training partners who will be supporting your journey and explore our award-winning offices.

This is your chance to showcase who you are and your personal values. The day will start with a group exercise, where we will get you working with other candidates. You'll then be asked to deliver a short presentation on a topic of your choice, designed to showcase you, your interests and what you can bring to Brabners. This presentation will be delivered in front of a small panel in a relaxed setting. 

After you've completed these tasks, the training partners will invite successful applicants back later in the day for a formal strengths-based interview.

Training contract assessment day dates

Our assessment dates for 2026 are:

- 15-16 June (Liverpool)

- 18-19 June (Manchester)

- 22 June (Lancashire)

- 23 June (Leeds)