Training Contracts
Clarkslegal is leading full-service commercial law firm with over 100 years of history, trusted relationships and innovation to call upon, providing advice to our clients, both in the UK and internationally.
Our lawyers are specialists in their fields and love what they do. We build trusted relationships, and we genuinely care for our clients, and work together as a collaborative team. We are a member of TAGLaw, a leading international alliance of high-quality, independent law firms, which gives the opportunity for international work.
Current Applications – Reading Office
Trainees undertake four 6 month seats, typically in our corporate, employment, real estate and dispute resolution teams based in our Reading office.
Trainees are closely supervised and supported and have regular review meetings, as well as formal appraisals.
“Within weeks of working here I felt like part of the team. My supervisors have been patient and welcoming, encouraging me while also giving me a platform to further my legal career.”
Jacob Montague, Solicitor
Training contracts
Applications in Reading Office
We require a minimum of a 2:1 degree or equivalent, and for candidates to have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with law and non-law degrees. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview, then a half day assessment.
We aim to have four or five trainees at any time and are currently accepting applications for training contracts commencing:
- September 2024 – Applications closed
- September 2025 – Applications closed
- September 2026 – Applications close on 30 September 2024 – Now closed
What our clients say about us
Why choose us?
We will support you to develop into the professional you want to be.
Supported professional development
We are friendly and supportive, with training opportunities to fill you with confidence that you will reach your full potential with us. We all work in an open plan, open door working environment.
Stimulating and rewarding work
We are ambitious, fast paced and professional, and with us you will enjoy a challenging but rewarding role every day.
A voice in the business
Your expertise is valued with us, where you can add ideas and input action, whatever role you have in the business, we believe you can make a difference.
Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to eliminating discrimination and to promoting equality and diversity.
Flexible approaches
The working world has changed. We’ve changed with it, by evolving flexible approaches to everyone’s work/life needs.
Community
We are caring of our community providing fundraising and volunteering for nominated charities.