Job Title Northridge Training Programme 2027 Job Location London Work Type Full Time - Fixed Term Description FIRM OVERVIEW Northridge is an independent law firm that focuses on the most complex and important matters in sport. Launched in October 2017 by a team of the UK's most prominent sports lawyers, we have become the biggest sports law practice in Europe and are recognised as Tier 1 for Sport in both leading legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500). JOB DESCRIPTION (THE TRAINING CONTRACT) We will be hiring our 2027 trainee lawyers based on a genuine interest in sports law, demonstrated by an awareness of current trends and the ability to speak informatively about sports law issues. As a Northridge trainee you will receive high quality training in all areas of our practice, both contentious and non-contentious. You will be encouraged to think on your feet and challenged to be the best that you can be - whilst benefitting from the support and guidance of your colleagues. A secondment to clients such as The FA or a Premier League football club is also envisaged as part of each trainee's two-year contract, providing invaluable exposure to every part of a client's business. APPLICATION PROCESS The 2027 application process is open to penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students, and those who have progressed past this point. We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines, but you must have achieved, or be expected to achieve, a 2:1 or above at degree level (or equivalent). We do genuinely take into account mitigating circumstances and have a space for this on our application form. We do not have a minimum requirement at A Level. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an assessment process, including a Watson Glaser Critical Thinking assessment, a written exercise and an interview, before being offered the opportunity to attend an Assessment Centre and/or Vacation Scheme. Applicants who are offered a place on our Vacation Scheme will experience an unparalleled insight into life and work at Northridge, including hands-on work experience and various activities allowing applicants to immerse themselves fully into the firm's way of life and ultimately feel like part of the team. Similarly, if you are invited to attend an Assessment Centre you will participate in several assessments and will be provided with an insight into life as a trainee at Northridge. Successful applicants will be offered a training contract starting in September 2027. Northridge will not be running an application process outside of this 2027 application process so if you are passionate about joining Northridge, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please visit our graduate recruitment brochure. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environment for everyone. Please contact careersnorthridgelaw.com if you require adjustments during the assessment process. APPLICATION DEADLINES The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025 (midday). SALARY / BENEFITS GDL, LPC and SQE sponsored, plus maintenance grant First-year salary: £52,500 Second-year salary: £55,000 Post-qualification salary: £90,000 Plus discretionary bonus schemes Holiday entitlement: 25 days RECOGNITION British Legal Awards: Boutique Law Firm of the Year - 2022 British Legal Awards: M&A Team of the Year (Large Deals - £1bn or more) - 2022 LexisNexis Legal Awards: Deal of the Year - 2023 The Lawyer Awards: Boutique Law Firm of the Year - 2023 Chambers and Partners - Band 1 for Sport - 2024 Edition Legal 500 - Tier 1 for Sport and Tier 2 for Gaming & Betting - 2024 Edition