Trainee Solicitor - 2028
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
Department: Early Talent
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Nationwide
Description
Your Future Starts Here
Applications for DAC Beachcroft’s 2028 Training Contract are now open. Find out more about our trainee experience here.
Why Join Us?
- Real Experience – Rotate through four practice areas over two years, spending six months in each team.
- Future-Ready Skills – Our programme is built around the O-Shaped Lawyer principles.
- Hands-On Learning – Access workshops, e-learning, on-the-job training, and potential client secondments.
- Collaborative Culture – Supportive, creative, determined, clear – that’s how we work.
- Network & Grow – Connect with trainees, partners, and colleagues across the firm.
What You’ll Do
You’ll gain experience in practice areas such as:
- Clinical Risk
- Corporate Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment, Pensions & Immigration
- Real Estate
- Healthcare Regulatory
- Professional Indemnity
- Professional Negligence
- Property Casualty
You’ll work with a dedicated supervisor in each seat and have regular check-ins to set goals and track progress.
SQE or LPC? We’ve Got You Covered
- Yet to complete the SQE?
- We fund your SQE preparation course with BPP and provide a maintenance grant.
- Includes a full-time LLM starting September 2027.
- Non-law graduates?
- Complete your PGDL in September 2026 before SQE preparation in September 2027.
- Already completed the LPC?
- Let us know in your application. As we move to SQE, you may need to complete SQE2 and DACB pre-contract training before starting.
Minimum requirements
- A 2:1 degree (achieved or predicted) in any subject – law or non-law.
- Minimum BBB at A-Level (or equivalent).
What we are looking for:
- Curious and Commercial Thinkers: Trainees should be eager to learn and develop a broad skill set beyond legal knowledge - like project management, data analytics, and client relationship building.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Mindset: The firm values team players who thrive in a supportive, friendly and inclusive culture, and who bring openness, originality and optimism to their work.
- Driven to Make a Difference: DACB seeks individuals who go above and beyond, are proactive in their development, and want to contribute meaningfully to both client work and the firm’s innovative approach to law.
Application Process
- Progression through each stage is contingent on meeting the minimum requirements and being successful in the preceding stage
- Assessment days: April 2026 – see guides attached for FAQs.
- Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the campaign. Invites to assessment centres will be sent after the deadline.
- Questions or adjustments? Email earlytalent@dacbeachcroft.com.
Where You’ll Be
- Offices: London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle.
- Select your preferred location when applying.
Ready to kick-start your legal career? Apply now and make your mark.
