How & when to apply
Role |
Office specific location |
Application opens on |
Deadline |
Assessment |
Virtual Insight evenings 2024 |
England and Scotland |
1 February 2024 |
13 September 2024 |
Short application form |
Discover Placement & Mentoring Scheme (8th April 2024) |
Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London |
11 January 2024 |
31 January 2024 |
Application, then online strengths-based assessment. Placement weeks will take place in-person in 2024. Specific dates will be confirmed shortly and can be found on the placement page. |
Training contract (September 2026) |
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London |
1 February 2024 |
31 March 2024 |
Application, then online strengths-based assessment, then in-person assessment centre. Assessment centres will take place in-person in summer 2024. Specific dates will be confirmed shortly and can be found on the training contract page. |
Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship |
Birmingham |
1 February |
10 March 2024 |
Application, then online strengths-based assessment, then in-person assessment centre. Assessment centres will take place in-person in April/May 2024. Specific dates will be confirmed shortly. |
If you can’t make it to an insight evening or placement, have a look at our meet us page to see other events which you can attend.
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Access and start your application here and take the first step to your careers at Shoosmiths.
We are looking for more than academics
You will need a strong academic background and proven ability to apply your intellect in the real world. But we are looking for more than consistently good academics, we value other experiences very highly too. This could include work experience, a part or full-time job, commerciality, travel, music, sport or culture. It’s also the reason why our minimum academic criteria is CCC at 'A' level and a degree in any subject (or equivalents).
Spend a good amount of time thinking about how you'll show evidence of the strengths you have in other areas on your application form. Answering the competency questions shows us who you are now, and what skills and knowledge you’ll bring to the firm.
Have a question?
Take a look at our frequently asked questions page, or contact the graduate recruitment team by emailing [email protected].
We are an equal opportunities employer and invite applications from candidates from all walks of life and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone.
If you need any assistance completing our online application form or would like to receive information in a different way, or you need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Emerging Talent Team on +44 (0)3700 864 098 or by emailing [email protected]. We can have a conversation about your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software.
Applying for a training contract at Shoosmiths
How to submit a great application
Learn more about how to submit a great application when applying for a training contract at Shoosmiths. Learn about the questions we ask you and where you should spend the most time on the application form.Our advice for applying to Shoosmiths
Before you start your application
Read our guides to conquering competency questions, completing your video interview, and how to ace your assessment day.