FAQ

We recruit our trainee solicitors two years in advance of the start of a training contract. If you would like to apply for a training contract at Edwin Coe, please complete and submit the on-line application form.

Yes, we wait until the application process has closed and will review all applications within 1 month of the closing date.

You have to be in the second year of a law degree or the third year for a non law degree. If you have already completed your degree you are still eligible to apply.

Yes, having a 2:1 or higher is part of the entry requirements for a position as a trainee solicitor.

We recruit 4/5 trainee solicitors each year. The trainee intake is in the month of September.

The training contract is made up of four seats, each lasting six months.

We require all trainee solicitors to undertake a seat in both contentious and non-contentious practice areas.

Yes, trainees are given both formal and informal feedback during their training contract. All trainee solicitors have mid seat and end of seat reviews enabling us to identify any development needs, let you know where you have excelled and ensure that you are progressing well.

Each trainee solicitor shares an office with a partner or an associate who will be their supervisor.

If you applied for a place on our vacation scheme and you weren't successful, you can still apply for a training contract.

If you applied for a training contract and we turned you down (either before or after an interview), think carefully before reapplying. We don't prohibit a second application, but you need to ask yourself what has changed in the time since your first application that might make us want to change our minds.

For the sake of clarity, we would not expect a third application to be successful since you will have already given it your best shot.

You have to be in your second year of a law degree or your third year for a non law degree. If you are beyond this or have completed your degree you are still eligible to apply.

No. The vacation scheme is more about helping you decide whether a career with a law firm is right for you and whether we are what you want. Almost all of those who spend time with us in the summer apply for a training contract. We are delighted by this because it means the students enjoyed their time with us. But it doesn't mean that a training contract is assured. It's easy to become complacent if you've had a place on our vacation scheme and then come to the interview under-prepared, thinking you have a head start.

Work experience is an important part of your application as it gives you the ability to demonstrate some of our desired competencies and transferable skills. Whilst we look at all work experience, legal work experience is particularly helpful as it gives you the opportunity to gain first hand experience of the career and the ability to demonstrate commitment. If you are applying for our vacation scheme, we appreciate that you may not have a great deal of legal work experience, however, it is still important that you demonstrate transferable skills throughout the rest of your application.

No, unfortunately we do not offer vacation schemes for first year law students or second year non law students. You will however be able to apply the following year.