Trainees

We consider Trainee Solicitors to be the future of DMH Stallard.  We endeavour to recruit trainees that will remain with us on qualification.   We are currently seeking to recruit seven Trainee Solicitors to join in 2012.

To find out more about training contracts at DMH Stallard please view the video below.

Training Programme
The programme normally consists of four six-month seats in our Personal Injury, Planning, Real Estate Dispute Resolution, IP/IT, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Construction, Employment and Corporate Groups.  Of the current 17 seats available two are in Brighton, five are in London and ten are in Gatwick.

We welcome applications from motivated graduates from all backgrounds and age groups. Enthusiasm, a commercial outlook, good communication skills and adaptability are a must. At DMH Stallard you will be working not only in a specialist practice group, but also involved in cross-disciplinary teams.

DMH Stallard views trainees as an important asset of the firm and we expect them to make a significant contribution. As our trainees have direct access to clients from an early stage it is important that good client care skills are developed, which includes being aware of the client’s business or personal goals.  Our goal is to prepare our Trainees to be effective solicitors on qualification.

Funding of LPC

DMH Stallard will directly fund the college the costs of the LPC.  50% of the fees will be as an interest free loan, which will be repaid after qualification over three years.  The remaining 50% of the fees will be paid for by the firm, conditional on the individual remaining at the firm for two years post qualification.

Job Opportunities For Newly Qualified Solicitors
Our policy is to select and develop trainees who will have, at the end of their training contract, the skills and enthusiasm to continue their career with us. Ideal applicants are those with the potential to become effective managers or strong marketeers.  In 2009 eight out of nine qualifying trainees are now working .

Work Experience
DMH Stallard makes a limited number of one week unpaid work experience placements available for undergraduate and postgraduate students wishing to gain practical experience of working in a law firm. This is aimed at students who have not yet gained a training contract, and wish to gain an insight into life at DMH Stallard.

The deadline for work experience placements for Summer 2010 is now closed, and we will not be taking any further applications.  The application form for work experience in 2011 will be available in September 2010.

Please note we do not arrange work experience during the Christmas and Easter holiday.

How to apply

We are now accepting applications for training contracts to commence in 2012.  Please complete the application form by 31 July 2010.

If you have any questions please email recruitment@dmhstallard.com or call 01273 744569.