Starting your career in law should feel like the beginning of something exciting. That’s why we open doors in different ways, from open days and internships, to apprenticeships and training contracts. Whether you’re a school leaver, graduate, or simply curious about the law, we give you opportunities to learn, grow and feel part of something bigger.
A future with us is about more than qualifications. It’s about belonging, collaborating and developing the courage to take on new challenges. Working here means gaining real-word experience alongside people who can help you grow. We’ll help you to discover your strengths. We’ll encourage you to explore. So you can shape your future, your way.
| Opportunity | Applications open | Applications close |
Internships | 1 October 2026 | 15 November 2026 |
| Training contract open evenings | 1 October 2026 | 15 November 2026 |
| Training contract and insight day | 1 October 2026 | 10 January 2027 |
| Training contract only | 1 October 2026 | 10 January 2027 |
| Apprenticeship open evening (virtual) | 1 October 2026 | 10 January 2027 |
| Apprenticeships | 5 January 2027 | 28 February 2027 |
For all other career opportunities, please visit our current vacancies page.
To apply for an open evening at Hill Dickinson, you can complete a simple application form from 1 October 2026.
For all other early career opportunities at Hill Dickinson – internships, training contracts, insight days and apprenticeships – here’s what to expect:
Complete our online application form – fill in your personal details and answer questions specific to Hill Dickinson.
We’ve partnered with LawCareers.Net to make applying even easier. Through their MyLocker platform, you can store your academic details and upload them to our application form with one click, so you can focus your time and energy on the parts that really matter.
Online assessment – complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so encourage you to apply early. You may be invited to complete the online assessment before the application window closes.
Assessment day – join us in person for interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.
Panel interview – meet with our team for an in-person interview.
If you're interested in our graduate opportunities, you can apply for our open evening, internship and training contract opportunities simultaneously. We encourage you to explore all available opportunities to find the route that's right for you to kickstart your career with us.
If you need to contact us directly, feel free to email the team, but please note that responses may take longer during busy periods in the application process.
We all know that applying for positions can be a daunting task. To help you prepare for, and make the most of, your experience with Hill Dickinson, here are some useful tips to keep in mind during the application process.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for understanding our application process, exploring career paths and refining your answers. However, we're most interested in your experiences, motivations and perspective.
The strongest applications are authentic and reflects what makes you unique. While AI can help you prepare for an application process, it can't tell your story or explain why a career at Hill Dickinson is right for you.
We're looking for people who can embrace technology, but there is no 'ideal' Hill Dickinson candidate. Use the application process to showcase what sets you apart.
Our people are what makes Hill Dickinson different and our early careers programmes are no exception.
If you're passionate about law, eager to learn and ambitious to build a lasting career with a progressive thinking firm, then we want to hear from you.
We're looking for people who can:
As a leading commercial law firm, we combine technical strength with genuine warmth to deliver commercially focused advice. If you are looking to learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, build on sector expertise and strong relationships, Hill Dickinson could be the place for you.
We value a diverse workforce and are committed to recruiting the best talent from across all backgrounds. Our values drive every decision we make for colleagues and the diverse communities we're proud to work within.
That’s why we ensure every step of the recruitment process is unbiased, with decisions based purely on merit and early stages of the process conducted on a name-blind basis.
We also know that achievements don’t always look the same on paper, so we proudly use the REALrating contextual recruitment tool which accounts for the context in which your grades were achieved. That way, your talents and potential remain at the centre of the selection process.
We’re proud to partner with Aspiring Solicitors and Bright Network. These organisations share our commitment to advancing EDI and nurturing exceptional talent from all backgrounds.
We are also a Disability Confident employer, which means if there is anything that we can do as your application progresses to ensure you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the team at EarlyCareers@hilldickinson.com should you require ay adjustments to the application or interview process.
Flexible training contracts
We are committed to supporting diverse routes into the legal profession and are able to offer successful candidates the opportunity to study and train on a part time basis. Through our partnership with Project Rise, we can support individuals who may need part time hours due to a disability, caring responsibilities, or other personal circumstances that can make full time hours challenging.
We're thrilled by the number of people who want to learn more about a career with us. While we're unable to offer work experience or placement opportunities outside of our formal programmes, there are still plenty of ways to get to know the firm.
Join one of our open evenings to discover more about Hill Dickinson, our people and the opportunities available. Or, if you're an undergraduate student looking for hands on experience, apply for our internship programme and experience life at the firm for yourself.
For more, be sure to follow us on social media, where our trainees and apprentices share their insights on the application process and their time with Hill Dickinson.
