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We look a bit different and have revamped our recruitment platform. The application process now consists of two parts. For further details, please refer to the application process guide. If you have any questions or difficulties during the application process please contact traineepost@penningtonslaw.com

Please note you will not be able to view or amend your application once submitted.  Please ensure to save a local copy of your application as required.

Vacation Scheme 2025/ Trainee Solicitor Programme 2027

If you are applying for our Vacation Scheme Programme in 2025 you will also be applying for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2027 and do not need to make a separate application. We also accept direct applications for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2027.

If you would like to be considered for more than one office location, please apply to your first choice location and state any additional locations in your covering letter. 

Covering Letter

As part of your application you will be required to submit a covering letter (Max 500 words). The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about:

- yourself;

- why you are interested in a career in law;

- the office location you are applying for and why;

- and your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper and why they resonate with you personally.

Deadlines

Vacation Scheme 2025: 3 January 2025
Trainee Solicitor Programme 2027 (direct application): 28 March 2025

EMpower Programme 2025

Aimed at those from a Black heritage or ethnic minority backgrounds who do not feel ready to participate in a vacation scheme, and would appreciate further insight and experience in advance. Find out more here.

Deadline: 14 February 2025

Limitless - work experience programme 2025

Aimed at students at sixth form/ college studying towards higher education such as your A-levels, BTEC, NVQ, International Baccalaureate or Scottish Highers - typically in year 12 or 13 (England and Wales) or S6 (Scotland). Find out more here.

Deadline: 25 April 2025

Team Specific Trainee Programme 2025 (Internal PMC Paralegal ONLY)

This programme is open to internal paralegals working at Penningtons Manches Cooper only.

Covering Letter

As part of your application you will be required to submit a covering letter (Max 500 words). The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about:

- why you are applying for the team specific programme;

- why you are focusing on the specific team you wish to complete the training programme in;

- why you are keen to pursue this opportunity at PMC; 

- and the skills and experience you could bring to the team and wider firm in a trainee position.

Deadline: 28 March 2025