Our award winning Trainee Solicitor Programme will equip you with the skill set and the knowledge you need to start to your career as a lawyer.
As a trainee solicitor at ALG, you can expect to receive excellent training in the practical application of the law from the moment you begin your career with us. We invest in your on-going development as a lawyer and as a trusted business adviser, because we know how important it is to reach your full potential. We provide a programme of development for each career stage, enabling everyone at ALG to be the best at what they do.
Escalate is the firm’s programme for trainee solicitors and is the first stage of your career development with the firm. As a trainee solicitor at ALG, you are encouraged to own your development and maximise your opportunities. We know that being an excellent lawyer means more than just knowing the law. Our Escalate Programme supports your development as a trainee solicitor and enables you to develop the legal, business, people and communication skills you need to be a successful corporate lawyer. In each year of your traineeship you will build and practice your skills in these areas.
Our Trainee Solicitor Programme is open to graduates from all academic disciplines who are final year undergraduates, post graduates and those who have successfully obtained a third level degree qualification.
Applications for our Belfast Trainee Solicitor Programme are now closed.
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