Find Your Future
We have early legal career opportunities for those at A Level stage through to graduates – whichever stage you are at, find out more about the first step in your legal career.
Early Careers at Wedlake Bell
Wedlake Bell is a mid-sized City law firm known for its collaborative and friendly culture and commitment to excellence. As a trainee solicitor or solicitor apprentice, you will join a close-knit cohort and gain early responsibility, hands-on experience and support from colleagues across the firm, helping you develop the skills and confidence needed for a successful legal career.
We offer two routes to qualification: the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme and the Training Contract. You can find out more about each route below.
Our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is designed for Year 13 students and school leavers who are looking to start their legal career straight after school. We recruit trainee solicitors through our Summer Vacation Scheme and direct Training Contract applications. We typically recruit eight trainees each year.
Whichever stage you are at in your education or career journey, you can explore our opportunities and apply for the route that is right for you.
Early Careers Opportunities
Key Dates and Links
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Training Contract 2029
Applications for our 2029 training contract intake open on 1 November 2026 and close on 3 May 2027 at 23:59.
Visit here for more information on applying.
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Summer Vacation Scheme 2027 (2029 Trainee Intake)
The summer vacation scheme will run from Monday 21 June 2027 to Friday 9 July 2027.
Applications open on 1 November 2027 and close on 11 January 2027 at 23:59.
Visit here for more information on applying.
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Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 15 February 2027 at 23:59.
Visit here for more information on applying.
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Meet the Firm - Upcoming Events
We look forward to meeting candidates both on campus and virtually throughout the year.
Explore our upcoming events below and find out where you can meet us.
October 2026
20 October 2026 – All About Law: Trainee Panel – Life at Wedlake Bell, 1pm–2pm
21 October 2026 – All About Law: Choosing Your Path: Building a Legal Career That Fits You, 3pm–4pm
27 October 2026 – All About Law: How to Build a Successful Legal Career Without Traditional Connections, 4pm–5pm
November 2026
3 November 2026 – All About Law: Get Assessment Centre Ready with Wedlake Bell, 1pm–2pm
17 November 2026 – Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair, 2pm–5pm
17 November 2026 – All About Law: Inside Private Client Law: Advising People Through Life’s Biggest Moments, 5pm–6pm
December 2026
8 December 2026 – Wedlake Bell Open Day, Training Contract route. Applications close 16 November 2026 at 23:59.
Solicitor Apprenticeship Events
26 October 2026 – City Century Live! Manchester, in person
29 October 2026 – City Century Live! London, in person
3 November 2026 – Black Apprentice Network – Application Webinar, 6pm–7pm
26 November 2026 – Legal Cheek Solicitor Apprenticeship Virtual Event
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Your Data
Wedlake Bell is a “data controller” in respect of the personal data it collects and holds about you as part of the recruitment process. As a data controller, we are responsible for deciding (i) what data we collect; (ii) how we use it; (iii) how we store it; and (iv) when we delete it. Under GDPR, we are required to notify you of (i) to (iv). We have strict policies in place to prevent the loss, accidental destruction, misuse or disclosure of your personal data. For further information on the firm’s privacy notice, please click here.
