Trainee Solicitor (QWE) – London & Regional
A rolling Trainee Solicitor QWE route with Accutrainee, offering aspiring solicitors the chance to complete Qualifying Work Experience through secondments with law firms and in-house legal teams.
London
Undergraduate, Graduate
Law
Hybrid
Rolling
Last verified: 30 July 2026
About this opportunity
Accutrainee’s Trainee Solicitor (QWE) route helps aspiring solicitors complete Qualifying Work Experience through secondments with leading law firms, boutique practices, financial institutions, technology companies, scale-ups and in-house legal teams. Trainees can gain varied experience across different organisations while receiving support from Accutrainee’s Graduate Team, Training Principal and mentors. The programme is designed as a flexible alternative to a traditional single-employer training contract, with recruitment taking place throughout the year as client opportunities arise.
Who is it for?
Aspiring solicitors who are ready to complete their Qualifying Work Experience and are either approaching the end of a qualifying law degree or GDL, or have passed SQE1. Candidates from both law and non-law backgrounds are welcome.
What you will gain
You can gain up to four different secondments, practical legal experience, exposure to law firms and in-house legal teams, mentoring from senior lawyers, support from Accutrainee’s Graduate Team and Training Principal, access to learning and development, networking opportunities and experience that helps build the competencies needed to qualify as a solicitor.
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Requirements
Applicants should have A-Level qualifications or equivalent, a degree or equivalent, and should have passed SQE1 or be completing a qualifying law degree or GDL. Accutrainee encourages applications towards the end of an LLB or GDL. Previous paralegal or legal experience may strengthen an application but is not required.
How to apply
Apply through the Accutrainee careers page. Accutrainee recruits throughout the year. Successful applicants join its talent pool and are considered for QWE secondment opportunities as client requirements arise.
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Visit the official Accutrainee page to apply for this opportunity.
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