A. We usually have six places for our training contract programme each year; there are three training contracts available in York and three in Lincoln.
Q. What is the deadline of when I need to apply for a training contract by?
A. You need to have completed your application by the 31st December.
Q. Where will I be based during my training contract?
A. You could be working in our offices in either York or Lincoln. The York offices are in a prominent City centre location and our office in Lincoln is an impressive state of the art new building. We do ask your preference on location, whether you would consider relocating and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Q. Do you have a work placement scheme?
A. Yes, we usually offer a 3 day work placement during the summer. Those applying or accepted on the work placement scheme should apply for a training contract to start two years later than the work placement i.e. those who apply for a work placement in 2010 should apply for a training contract to commence in 2012.
Q. Will I be paid during my work placement?
A. No, unfortunately we don't pay you for your 3 days work placement. Working in a law firm for a few days is great experience for you and a worthwhile opportunity for you to gain an understanding of the firm and the types of work we are involved in. It gives you a real taster of working at Langleys.
Q. Can I still apply for a training contract place even if I don't get a place on the Langleys work scheme?
A. Yes, due to the limited numbers of spaces we appreciate that a lot of people will not unfortunately be offered a place for our vacation scheme but applications for a training contract are open to everyone.
Q. Can I still apply for a training contract if I didn't study law at University?
A. We welcome applications from candidates with degrees in all types of disciplines from a variety of Universities. You do need to have completed your GDL or LPC before you start working with us though.
Q. How soon do I need to apply for a training contract?
A. We recruit two years in advance of you starting your training contract with us. You can apply all year round but the deadline for applications is the end of December for a training contract that will start with us in the September, two years later.
(Trainee Application Process Time Line)
Q. What are the practice groups/areas/Units where I will be working?
A. The four main sectors Langleys specialise in are; Insurance, Commercial, Private Client or Conveyancing. We will discuss with you any preference you have and will make every attempt to accommodate your interest in a particular need.
Q. Does Langleys offer sponsorship of LPC/GDL fees?
A. At this time we do not offer sponsorship towards these fees.
Q. How many days holiday am I entitled to?
A. You will receive 23 days holiday to start with, but this will increase to 25 days after 1 continuous year of working with us. After 6 continuous years, you will receive an extra 1 day after each additional year you work with us, up to 30 days.
Q. Does the firm organise social events?
A. Yes, Langleys has a social committee for both offices which organise and run social events and outings throughout the year. There are also sports teams you can join so you will have plenty of opportunities to meet people.
Q. Am I guaranteed a job at the end of my training contract?
A. Our trainees are important to us at Langleys and we do our utmost to try and ensure it is possible to retain trainees once they are qualified. However, no guarantee can be made and future decisions will be based upon business needs and performance.