Our training programme comprises four six-month seats across the business, giving trainees the chance to experience working in both contentious and non-contentious practice areas. Seats are usually offered in: corporate, employment, dispute resolution, family, personal injury, private client, planning, real estate, real estate dispute resolution, technology, media & telecoms dispute resolution.

Trainees may be required to undertake seats in any of our Brighton, Hassocks, Horsham, Gatwick, London or Guildford offices and it is important that they have the flexibility and willingness to do so.

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 at various universities and careers fairs.

The closing date for applications for 2026 has now passed and assessments will be held in late March/early April.

We will begin accepting applications for training contracts to commence in 2027 later this year.

To be eligible to apply you must have completed your LPC (or be due to complete it ahead of the 2027 start date) or have completed and passed SQE 1.

To apply, you will need to complete an on-line application form, along with a copy of your CV and a cover letter including your response to the following questions (in no more than 300 words for each):

1 – Please explain why you have decided on a career as a solicitor.

2 – Please explain why you are seeking a training contract at DMH Stallard.

The closing date for applications for September 2027 will be 31 January 2027.

Click here for our online application form.

There is a two stage assessment day process. The assessments days are challenging and include a range of assessments, exercises and interviews.

The first round includes written exercises and a range of assessments and a brief interview. The second stage comprises a presentation and interview with the Panel, along with further assessments/tests.

For those who have applied for a 2026 training contract, please note that the assessments dates are now confirmed as:

Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 April – First round

Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 April – Second round

Please ensure you are available to attend on these dates as we are unable to consider applications from individuals who are unable to attend the assessments.

We are looking for well-rounded individuals who can manage responsibility early in their training contract, and our assessment process reflects this.

If you have any questions please email [email protected] or call 01293 605067

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. In 2024 and 2025, we retained 100% of our trainees as NQ solicitors.

If you are a paralegal or a trainee solicitor looking for an exciting new role, why not have a look at our current vacancies page and send us an email.