Graduate training

You've worked hard to develop your knowledge. Now it's time to get some real experience and exposure. As a Thomas Eggar LLP trainee, you'll have the chance to make a real contribution.

What do we offer?

Our trainees get to know more about our firm than any other group. You'll have the chance to work in different areas of the law, moving from office to office, getting hands-on experience on everything from court appearances and client interviews to research and drafting.

You'll get to socialise with everyone from fee earners to partners, and work with some of our biggest clients. If you rise to the challenge, you may well be offered a permanent position before your training is up.

We have two intakes of trainees each year in March and September. We also run a limited one-week summer placement scheme.

What do we look for?

Your degree doesn't have to be in law, but you'll need to have achieved a 2:1 or higher.

Thomas Eggar LLP revolves around relationships. We work together in teams, and we deliver exceptional, personal service to our customers. We look for people with a balance of business acumen, common sense and social skills. Hardworking, approachable and disciplined people.

Download our Graduate Training brochure.

Find out what our trainees think about us and what we are like to work for.

Why Thomas Eggar LLP?

Thomas Eggar LLP is rated as one of the top 100 law firms in the United Kingdom, and one of the leading regional law firm in the South East.

We offer both private client and commercial services to a diverse range of clients locally, nationally and internationally.

As a trainee, this diversity offers you a wealth of experience. We'll help to sharpen your business, legal, commercial and interpersonal skills.

Want to train with us?

All applications, for training contracts and/or summer placements should be made via our online application process. Please submit your application by mid July, for contracts which could commence the following September and/or March but most likely to be 2 years in advance of when you wish to commence your training contract.

If you are short listed we will invite you to take part in an assessment centre (held in August) and following this, successful candidates will be asked to attend a final interview. Our training programme begins September and/or March of each academic year.

Our next round of trainee recruitment will take place in Summer 2010. The application process will open on 1st January 2010.