Applications for 2026 Now Open! Application Deadline: 8th September 2025
Warners is a top-tier regional law firm recognised in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and other prestigious legal directories. We combine modern innovation with a strong heritage.
At Warners, today’s trainee solicitors are tomorrow’s partners. Our structured training programme is designed to develop your legal expertise, commercial awareness, and client-handling skills from day one. We welcome two trainees each September, and many remain with us post-qualification, progressing to senior roles. Several of our current partners, including Mark Davis, Matthew Aves, Kevin Sullivan, and Fiona Taylor, began their careers as trainees here.
Your training begins with a comprehensive induction programme, introducing you to the firm’s systems, policies, and key team members. This includes:
You will complete four six-month seats, gaining experience across a range of departments. Seats may include:
In each seat, you will be assigned a supervising solicitor who will provide continuous guidance, feedback, and support throughout your time with the team. The supervisor will also help to identify any extra training needs that may be required. At the end of each seat, there is an end of seat review, which is designed to be a platform in which the supervisor can give constructive feedback as well as specific objectives to achieve in your next seat.
The firm’s Training Partner and HR department also take an active role in ensuring our trainees are receiving the mentoring and support they require throughout their time as a trainee.
From day one, you will be given a designated buddy. Your buddy will be your go to person for any questions or queries that you may have during your settling in period and throughout your time as a trainee.
We invest in our trainees’ growth through:
We encourage our trainee and junior solicitors to take an active part in marketing and networking groups such as the Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce Next Gen Group and the Kent Law Society Junior Lawyers’ Division.
We welcome applications from LPC and SQE candidates with a 2:1 degree or higher. For SQE candidates, we require that you have passed SQE1. We offer sponsorship for the SQE2 assessment fee, subject to confirmation by our Management Board.
We are looking for individuals who are:
Apply Now: Download the application form here and submit it to traineeenquiries@warners.law
At Warners, we believe that a positive workplace culture is key to professional success. Our trainees are encouraged to get involved in:
Our trainees receive a competitive salary alongside a benefits package designed to support well-being and career development, including:
You can apply online by filling in the application form and sending it to traineeenquiries@warners.law
The deadline varies each year. The deadline for current applications to join us in September 2026 is 8 September 2025
We welcome applications from LPC and SQE candidates with a 2:1 degree or higher. For SQE candidates, we require that you have passed SQE1. We offer sponsorship for the SQE2 assessment fee, subject to confirmation by our Management Board.
The training contract lasts for two years, during which you will complete four six-month seats in different practice areas.
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of departments, including Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, and Private Client, among others
From day one, you will be given a designated buddy who you can rely on for any questions or queries you may have during your settling in period and throughout your time as a trainee. Your Team Leader/designated supervisor will support your training on a daily basis, providing formal and informal feedback on a regular basis. The Training Partner and HR department will also work closely with your supervisor to ensure you are receiving the support required
For those candidates who have passed the LPC, we fund their first attempt at the Professional Skills Course but do not offer reimbursement for any costs of taking the LPC. For SQE candidates, we offer sponsorship for the SQE2 assessment fee, subject to the approval of the Management Board.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, with various initiatives and networks in place to support underrepresented groups.
'Being a new parent and continuing my professional growth at Warners has been incredibly rewarding. The firm's flexibility and supportive culture have made it possible to maintain a healthy work-life balance.'
‘I started my journey at Warners with just two weeks of work experience and quickly realised this was where I wanted to build my career. The support and guidance I received allowed me to progress seamlessly from a paralegal to a trainee solicitor.’
"During my traineeship, I rotated through various departments, gaining hands-on experience in areas like family law, private client work, and litigation. The structured training, along with regular reviews, greatly enhanced my practical skills and legal knowledge."
'Warners fosters a truly supportive and collaborative environment. Even amidst the challenges of the Covid pandemic, the innovative and adaptive strategies we used, like witnessing Wills through garden windows, exemplified our commitment to client service.'
'Warners is not just about early responsibility; it's about growing into it with confidence. I was given significant responsibilities and my own caseloads, which were challenging but extremely rewarding. Anyone eager to dive deep into the legal profession would thrive here.'
'Being a new parent and continuing my professional growth at Warners has been incredibly rewarding. The firm's flexibility and supportive culture have made it possible to maintain a healthy work-life balance.'
‘I started my journey at Warners with just two weeks of work experience and quickly realised this was where I wanted to build my career. The support and guidance I received allowed me to progress seamlessly from a paralegal to a trainee solicitor.’
"During my traineeship, I rotated through various departments, gaining hands-on experience in areas like family law, private client work, and litigation. The structured training, along with regular reviews, greatly enhanced my practical skills and legal knowledge."
'Warners fosters a truly supportive and collaborative environment. Even amidst the challenges of the Covid pandemic, the innovative and adaptive strategies we used, like witnessing Wills through garden windows, exemplified our commitment to client service.'
'Warners is not just about early responsibility; it's about growing into it with confidence. I was given significant responsibilities and my own caseloads, which were challenging but extremely rewarding. Anyone eager to dive deep into the legal profession would thrive here.'
'Being a new parent and continuing my professional growth at Warners has been incredibly rewarding. The firm's flexibility and supportive culture have made it possible to maintain a healthy work-life balance.'
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