Training with us
What can you expect from a training contract with Hill Dickinson?
Modest numbers – We recruit to retain, so for 2014, we’re taking on 18 trainees. We’ll get to know you individually, and have the resources and time to give you as much support as you need.
Immediate responsibilities – Because of our small intake, there’s enough meaningful responsibility to go around, and you will be given challenges from the start. Don’t just take our word for it – find out about the responsibilities you will be given from our current trainees.
Choices – You will do four seats and will be able to select your preferences from around 18 different areas of law, dependent on your office location.
Impressive retention rates – For 2011, we had a 94% retention rate. Impressive.
Trainee-to-partner possibilities – Currently, 30 of our 200+ partners started out as trainees with us, including our senior partner, David Wareing. As part of your learning and development, we’ll teach you how to manage a law firm like a commercial business – we’ve got high hopes for you.
A fair NQ salary – Northern offices: £36,000. London offices: £58,000.
Office sharing – You will share an office with a partner, who will help you develop your legal knowledge and be there to support you if you need some help.
A brilliant start – Before you come to us, you will spend eight days in our offices preparing, as part of our LPC+ scheme.
Nice, friendly people – We did some research into what our clients think of us, and one of the most overwhelming responses we received was that we’re a ‘friendly’ and ‘knowledgeable’ firm. It’s true – here you’ll find down-to-earth, approachable people who are exceptionally good at what they do.
A social scene – Our trainees work really hard and as you’d expect, it’s not all fun and games. But when they do let their hair down, they get together and do it properly – drinks, parties, pool nights, Wii nights, rounders matches, mountain climbs and Scalextric tournaments being just a few examples of the things they get up to once the work has been done. You’re welcome to get involved in the firm’s sports teams, too.
Mars bar cakes – Conjured up by the culinary geniuses at the restaurant in the Liverpool office, these things are legendary.