TLT Solicitors Trainee Scheme

Firm description

At TLT, we do things differently. We’re an award winning top-100 firm, with 650 people working between our offices in London, Bristol and Piraeus, Greece. Our policy is an open one – we’re open to ideas, open to connected working, open plan and open minded. From our multi-skilled working community to our commitment to sustainable and responsible business, we’ve reshaped the traditional law firm into a fresh, bright, inclusive and creative place to work. We continue to win business from FTSE-listed, national and international companies including Punch Taverns, the Metropolitan Police Authority, Orange and Ecotricity. Accolades from the best in business reinforce our success – The Financial Times called us one of Europe’s most innovative law firms.

Just like our ethos, our people are different too. Join us and you’ll quickly find an environment conducive to progress, responsible business and worthwhile results.

Our main areas of work

Our full service legal offering spans the financial, leisure, retail, built environment, technology and media industries, and our core legal specialisms are real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation.

“Top quality work and enviable clients. Approachable, business- oriented.., superb technical and commercial nous”. Chambers UK

Sponsorship

GDL and LPC fees plus maintenance grant.

Work placements

A week long placement might not seem long enough to get a feel for our company, but we promise to pack that week full of useful, real world guidance, live cases, plenty of Partner contact, and even built-in assessments – so you won't have to make a separate training contract application or attend an assessment day.

"The week has given me a fascinating insight, both generally into legal practice and specifically into TLT and the people that work here. I have found it to be an extremely welcoming place and, for my first foray into legal practice, that has been invaluable." Sarah Rees, vacation scheme placement student (Easter 2009) and due to commence training contract in September 2011.

Training programme

We don’t fit the mould for a law firm, so you wouldn’t expect us to follow the traditional template for training either. Our training contracts are designed to have more in them so you get more out of them. When you join us for your training contract you’ll work on live cases for real clients, get input from a Partner, and develop a broad range of skills across the full legal and business spectrum.

"Our trainees play an important role in the future of our business and we invest in their development at every level." Graham De Guise, HR Director

Our training environment

Here you’ll gain invaluable technical knowledge and professional skills, working on live cases, meeting clients, and attending our skills workshops – all backed up by a one-to-one mentor, expert guidance and unlimited support throughout. Something else that sets us apart is that you’ll have real Partner contact, not just a quick hello in the corridor.

The rewards

Only a handful of Top 100 law firms offer a full and flexible benefits plan – and we’re one of them. This means you can design your benefits package to meet your lifestyle needs by picking and choosing from a selection of rewards and benefits. And, as part of our commitment to giving something back, you’ll also be encouraged to get involved in community support work, pro bono legal advice, fundraising activities and environmental initiatives – all of which are truly rewarding exercises.

Application details

Deadline for training contract applications: 31 July each year; vacation placements: 31 January each year. Apply online via www.TLTcareers.com/trainee