Training Contract - Criminal Defence Trainee Solicitor
Location: City of London
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 + out of hour police station attendance
We are a criminal defence specialist firm in the City of London, with additional expertise in Family Law and Civil Disputes. Our trainees gain exceptional experience in crime-focused practice with the possibility of developing transferable skills across our other departments.
This training contract offers:
* Criminal law focus
* Police station accreditation & regular duty solicitor work
* Magistrates' and Crown Court case preparation
* Bail applications and sentencing hearings
* Direct advocacy experience
Key Responsibilities
* Police station attendance (including out-of-hours slots)
* Client interviews and case preparation
* Legal research and case management to assist fee earners
* Court documentation and hearings
* Legal aid compliance
What We Offer
* Specialist criminal law training
* Overtime payments for out-of-hours police station attendance
* Direct supervision from criminal defence experts
Requirements
* Law degree/GDL + LPC/SQE
* Commitment to criminal defence work
* Obtained or willing to obtain police accreditation
* Available for police station rotas
Apply Now: Please send CV and cover letter to contact@haltonlaw.co.uk