Belfast Training Contract

At TLT, ambition and drive matter. We’re looking for future lawyers who challenge convention, ask thoughtful questions, and solve complex problems. 

Your Training Journey

Our SQE training programme places you at the centre of real legal work. From February to July 2027, you’ll study for and sit SQE1 before starting your four-seat training contract in September 2027. During your first two seats, you’ll prepare for and sit SQE2, supported by your team and supervisor. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to live projects, and be recognised for your impact, all while becoming a trusted advisor. When you’ve finished the training contract, you’ll qualify as a Solicitor in England & Wales and dual qualify into Northern Ireland, opening doors to work across multiple jurisdictions. 

What You’ll Do

You’ll work on high-value cases and long-term client partnerships across sectors including Infrastructure, Future Energy, Digital, Financial Services, Leisure, Food & Drink, Public Sector, Real Estate, and Retail & Consumer Goods. With a variety of seat options depending on location, you’ll build technical legal expertise and sharpen your commercial instincts.

You’ll be part of an open, collaborative team where your supervisor supports your development and helps you shape your career. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in causes you care about and explore where your future could take you.

About TLT

Fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking, TLT helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high-profile clients in innovative sectors. With over 1,800 people across the UK and a global network of partner firms, we deliver local, national and international legal services. Our Belfast practice, opened in 2012, gives us a presence in all three UK legal jurisdictions. It allows a consistent delivery of service to our clients across the UK and means you will be able to work with some of the UK's leading organisations.

TLT has been named Law Firm of the Year three years running—at the Legal Business Awards 2023, The Lawyer Awards 2021, and British Legal Awards 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next, and we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities. We foster a culture where everyone can be their whole self, have a voice, and make a difference.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You will have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive, flexible working approach which supports the work/life balance of our people. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on [email protected].

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

Have completed a law degree, PGDL or law conversion course

Achieved a minimum of 2:1 in your degree

Are available to begin full-time SQE1 study from February 2027

Our assessment centre will take place at the end of November and includes a strengths-based interview, group exercise, and written task. Further details will be shared if you’re shortlisted.