Start your legal career with Battens Solicitors

Are you ready to take the next step towards qualifying as a solicitor?

We are looking for ambitious, enthusiastic and commercially minded future solicitors to join Battens Solicitors as Trainee Solicitors, with training contracts commencing in March 2027.

Our training contracts are designed to give you broad, practical experience across the firm. You will have the opportunity to develop your legal knowledge, build strong client relationships and experience different areas of law as you progress towards qualification.

Your training experience

As a trainee, you will need to be flexible and prepared to work across all of our offices and departments. Depending on business needs and available seats, your training contract experience may include:

  • Family
  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property
  • Dispute Resolution, including Property Disputes
  • Corporate and Business
  • Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property
  • Employment
  • Private Client

This variety will give you exposure to different clients, types of legal work and working styles, helping you develop into a confident and well-rounded solicitor.

What we are looking for

Applicants must:

  • Hold a minimum 2:1 Law degree
  • Have passed SQE1 or completed/passed the LPC
  • Hold a full driving licence, as travel between our offices will be required
  • Be willing and able to work from all Battens offices and across different departments
  • Be able to demonstrate a genuine link to the local Somerset area

Above all, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic about building their legal career with Battens, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are ready to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities available during their training contract.

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

  • Your CV
  • A covering letter explaining why you would like to undertake your training contract with Battens, your connection to the Somerset area, and what you believe you could bring to the firm.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our Assessment Day in January 2027.

Successful candidates will commence their training contracts in March 2027.

Ready to begin your career with Battens? We’d love to hear from you.

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