Olswang Training Contract

Training Contract

The Training

The training programme takes two years which will consist of four seats, each of six months. Ideally these seats would be tailored around both your needs and the needs of the firm, but would typically include the following: real estate; litigation; finance; media, communications and technology; and corporate. This will be complemented by mentoring and a full programme of ongoing training - both internal and external. There are opportunities for trainees to work abroad during this time. 50% of new hires have studied law at university, whilst the other 50% come from a law conversion course.

Benefits

Olswangs offer full GDL/CPE funding and a maintenance grant of £6,500-£7,000. The fees for the LPC are also entirely covered by the firm who offer a further maintenance grant of £6,500-£7,000 for this academic year.

Starting salary at the firm is: £35,000, rising to £39,000 for year two. Upon qualification new soliciters will earn £62,000 + healthy bonus.