Trowers & Hamlins FAQs

Hear the answers to your frequently asked questions, from the firm itself!

What do you look for in a trainee?

All sorts of people build careers, connections and flourish here, but there are a few things that they all have in common.

Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a drive to succeed
A growth mindset
Collaboration skills
Resilience and strength of character
Initiative and a sense of responsibility
An innovative approach and versatility
An analytical and logical mind with sound judgement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt them to your audience
Strong academics*

*We look for candidates with a minimum of 128 UCAS points (ABB) from their top three A-Levels or equivalent, and a consistently strong predicted or achieved 2:1 degree. We take into account mitigating circumstances and do not automatically reject candidates who do not reach this minimum criteria.

Am I eligible to apply?

You are eligible to apply for our schemes if you are a:

Penultimate or final year law student
Final year non-law student
Graduate or career changer

I'm a non-law student; do I still need to complete the equivalent of the GDL?

Yes, currently the firm will still require non-law students to complete an equivalent of the GDL before starting the SQE preparation programme.

Are there any secondment opportunities?

Yes, international secondments are open to trainees from all offices and include opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman. Client secondments are less common and are on a case by case basis as the business requires.

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