Training Programme
The programme normally consists of four six-month seats, which would be in the following areas:
- Corporate
- Employment
- Dispute Resolution
- Personal Injury
- Private Client
- Planning
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Dispute Resolution
- Technology, Media & Telecoms Dispute Resolution
Of the current 13 seats available four are in London and nine are in Gatwick. We do not have any trainee seats in Brighton, Farnham or Guilford. Applicants must be able to work in both offices as required. It is anticipated that London Trainees will do on average two seats in Gatwick. Gatwick Trainees may be required to visit the London office and possibly undertake a seat or more in London.
We welcome applications from motivated graduates from all backgrounds. Enthusiasm, a commercial outlook, good communication skills and adaptability are a must. At DMH Stallard you will be working not only in a specialist practise 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.
How can I find out more about DMH Stallard?
In addition to the research you would undertake about the Firm, you may wish to speak to someone who works at DMH Stallard. Representatives from DMH Stallard attend a number of events over the course of the year. DMH Stallard will be attending the following law events along with other members of the firm:
College of Law (Moorgate) National Law Fair - 26 June
If you do not attend the college or university we are visiting but wish to attend the event, please check with the institution. It is the decision of the institution we are attending if visitors are welcome, not the decision of DMH Stallard.
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. We endeavour to retain as many Trainees as possible, subject to the needs of the business. Ideal applicants are those with the potential to become effective managers or strong business developers.
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.
At the current time the work experience scheme is separate from the selection process for the Training Contracts. Work experience is to enable people, at any stage during their legal education, to experience a slice of life in a Law Firm. The advantage of gaining work experience is that you should be better informed about the Firm when completing the application form and if you are invited to an assessment day. However selection for an assessment day is primarily based upon your Training Contract application form.
Please note we do not arrange work experience during the Christmas and Easter holidays. The closing date for applications for placements this summer has now passed.
LPC Funding
DMH Stallard will facilitate a loan to cover your LPC fees. If you remain in the firm for two years after qualification the firm will contribute up to 50% of the loan repayments.
Application
You can apply for Training Contracts via our online application form. The link to the form is below.
https://www.apply4law.com/dmhstallard/
For training contracts, there are two assessment days which include interviews, written exercises and a range of timed SHL assessment tests. The goal of the assessment process is to identify well rounded applicants who can cope with early responsibility and client contact. Approximately 50% of candidates who attend the first assessment day will be invited back to the second assessment day.
The first assessment days will take place on 27 and 29 August 2013 and the second assessment days will be on 4 and 6 September 2013. We are unable to hold any further assessment days therefore applicants must ensure they are available for the aforementioned dates.
If you have any questions please email recruitment@dmhstallard.com or call 01293 605067.
More Information
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