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"Participation" is the key

Every July the firm holds an Assessment Day, designed to give a taster of what it’s like to be a trainee solicitor at the firm.

The day allows students to work on exercises and discussions, both individually and in groups, with the opportunity to present the results of an exercise to partners and other members of the firm.

You will also have the chance to chat to a range of employees from across the firm during lunch and to quiz our current trainees over drinks at the end of the day!

Our next Assessment Days will be held on July 2024. These are part of the 2026 training contract recruitment process.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Applications for our 2026 training contracts open on the 7th December 2023. Please apply via our online application system.

Applications close on 29th February 2024. We accept applications from law and non-law undergraduates and graduates.

Florence

Florence

“I chose to train at Winckworth Sherwood for its diverse set of practice areas and the promise of a friendly, yet professional working environment. My expectations have been far exceeded to date.”

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Harry

Harry

“There’s a reason a large number of the firm’s Partners have trained here. The work is interesting, the clients are varied, and the staff – be it Partners or support staff – are all amazing in their efforts to help trainees as much as they can.”

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Emre

Emre

“I was given a huge amount of responsibility from the start requiring precision, stamina and attention to detail. This is however carefully balanced by hands-on supervision and I worked closely with some extremely skilled and hardworking lawyers from whom I was able to learn and develop.”

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Samantha

Samantha

“I am proud to have been the trainee in the team when the HS2 Bill became the HS2 Act – something the team had been working on for many years!”

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Jennifer

Jennifer

“The workload and responsibility is proportionate to your experience, but beyond that you are respected as an important part of the firm’s framework.”

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Alex

Alex

“Rather than being relegated to the photocopier, you are trusted and supported to do work which is valued by clients and prepares you for life after qualification.”

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Theresa

Theresa

“It was clear to me that the team at Winckworth Sherwood understood their clients incredibly well which meant that they could always be relied on to deliver commercial and common sense solutions.”

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Awards & Accreditations

“They provide clear, easy to understand legal advice with pros and cons of different approaches. Most importantly however, the team really treats you as individuals and human beings – showing empathy and understanding during difficult times.”

“They are outstanding in their field.”