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Direct Training Contract (Winter 2026)
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Apply for a Training Contract via our Winter Direct Process!
You are eligible to apply if you have completed/are on track to complete your SQE (or LPC). This process will feed into Training Contract start dates of September 2027 and March 2028.
This Direct Process will involve four stages - you need to pass each stage to reach the next:
- Written application
- Virtual first interview (held in November)
- In-person Recruitment Day (where written and group assessments will take place, held in December)
- Final in-person interview (held in January)
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Applications open on Friday 18 September and close on Friday 16 October at midday.
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