We believe that aligning your legal career to a sector you’re truly passionate about is the key to becoming a great lawyer. Our unique solicitor training contracts give you the flexibility to shape your own experience and gain invaluable, first-hand experience in one of our three business groups: Business Services, Health or Marine.
Our training contracts offer you the opportunity to do four, six-month seats over the course of the two years, with opportunities based in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham.
Please note that we are currently recruiting for September 2029 for our Health training contract in Liverpool. All other opportunities are for September 2028.
During each six-month seat, you’ll have two reviews with our dedicated trainee committee. This team of partners, legal directors and senior associates from across our business groups is on hand to support you throughout your training. They’ll monitor your progress, offer advice and help you grow.
Beyond your legal training in each seat, we’ve designed a specialist trainee development programme to boost your business skills and personal and professional growth. These bi-monthly sessions give you the foundation you need to build your career, connect you with your fellow trainees and take a holistic, person-centred approach to your training.
Reflected by our A* rankings in training, peer support and partner approachability from Legal Cheek, our trainee community is encouraging and always on hand to share advice and guidance.
| Liverpool | Manchester | London | Leeds | Birmingham | Newcastle |
| Business services | Business services | Business services | Business services | Business services | Business services |
Health | Health | Health | Health | Health | |
| Marine |
Banking
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial, TMT and IP
Construction and Engineering
Corporate
Education & Ecclesiastical
Employment
Family
Pensions
Private Client
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Litigation
Regulatory
Restructuring
Tax and Financial Services
Employment NHS
Health Litigation
Health Real Estate
Healthcare and Public Law
Healthcare Commercial
Primary Care
Cargo & Logistics
Commodities
Personal Injury and Regulatory
Shipping
Yachts
At Hill Dickinson, we value your contributions not just to each of your teams, but also to the wider firm. During your training contract, you’ll have the chance to get involved in our corporate responsibility initiatives, join our diversity and inclusion groups and be an ambassador for the firm at law fairs and business development events.
We offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional life – which we always review to make sure they suit our people – including a well-deserved birthday off! Head to our benefits page for more details on our competitive perks.
Trainees in our northern offices start on £31,000, and £44,000 in London, both increasing in the second year of the training contract.
As you finish your contract, take some time to recharge with our qualification leave to help you prepare for your new career as a qualified solicitor in your chosen practice area.
Want to see what it’s really like to work as a trainee solicitor at Hill Dickinson? As part of our training contract recruitment process, we will invite you to join us for an insight day at one of our UK offices.
During the day, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the business group you’re interested in. You’ll meet the teams, complete practical tasks and hear from our current trainees about their experiences working across different sectors.
You’ll also get the opportunity to get a feel for our friendly and welcoming culture
