Laytons are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the ability to apply high intellect to achieve practical results; who combine knowledge and self-confidence with humility and sensitivity to others; who take satisfaction from the success of colleagues; who have drive and generous ambition to achieve the best for all.
Mature students
[Edit]Mature students are not at a disadvantage applying to Laytons. The firm hires 'career-changers'.
Training Contract Benefits
[Edit]Laytons will consider requests for assistance with course fees and maintenance on a case by case basis.
Seats
[Edit]Training seats at Laytons last for six months. The principal seats are corporate & commercial, property & construction and dispute resolution. The fourth seat will depend upon the circumstances of the particular office and may include employment, intellectual property, insolvency, private client and family law (which is a compulsory seat for trainees in the firm's Manchester office).


