Training Contracts
Graduate Recruitment
Becoming a Trainee at Royds
Life as a trainee at Royds is diverse, exciting and challenging. Royds prides itself on nurturing and developing its trainees and is one of the most well regarded medium sized law firms around – not least among its own trainees.
Who we want
Royds has four trainee solicitors in residence at any one time. We recruit up to 2 trainees per year, normally one for each intake at March and September. We look for candidates who have a strong academic background and who have a determination to succeed and can show that they are committed to a career in law and to working for Royds. However, we also encourage people to apply who may have gained valuable experience outside the academic realm.
The Training
The two year training period is usually divided into 4 seats of 6 months. Each seat is generally spent in a different department or niche practice area, and we endeavour to take into account individual preferences, particularly for second year seats.
We aim to help our trainees become a part of the team as quickly as possible. As we only take a small number of trainees, they are encouraged to take responsibility and a “hands on” approach at an early stage in their training contract.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for a training contract, be considered for our Vacation Placement Scheme or if you are interested in any paralegal work please click on the link below and fill out our on-line application form.
To view current recruitment opportunities click here.
Please contact Cheryl Sturdy for further information.
