Trainee Schemes at HK Law
Trainee Scheme
At HK Law, we offer a wide variety of opportunities for those seeking to embark upon a career in law.
Our Trainee Scheme is designed to provide practical experience in a range of legal disciplines while supporting your progression through study and exams as you work towards qualifying as a Solicitor.
We're excited to meet you
We are one of the South’s leading law firms, delivering unparalleled expertise and unbeatable client service.
“Thank you for your interest in starting your career in law with us. I’m proud of the support and opportunities HK Law offers to those joining our Trainee Scheme. We’re a firm that is truly committed to the next generation of solicitors.”
Victoria Pearson
Managing Partner
Join an employer of choice
The opportunity to gain practical experience and be supported through your studies is only part of what HK Law has to offer. A culture of teamwork, support, and client focus, is at the heart of how we work and how we define ourselves. It’s also central to how we fulfil our aim of being an employer of choice.
“We have a unique and transparent career pathway through to Partnership to those promising lawyers.”
Chris Keenan
Partner and Training Principal
Your career pathway
At HK Law, we value our employees and to demonstrate this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also be working in a friendly environment where you will be recognised and rewarded for your individual contribution.
Our success stories
At HK Law, we value our employees and to demonstrate this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also be working in a friendly environment where you will be recognised and rewarded for your individual contribution.
Emma Webster
Land Law Partner
I enjoy assisting with supervision and training to help further the careers of the next generation. We have some very special people at HK, who make it a great place to work and study and I would encourage anyone with an interest in a career in the law to apply for a position at HK.
Liam Voysey
Solicitor, Commercial Dept.
In 2017 I started the one-year Legal Practice Course at Bournemouth University. During this course I applied for a training contract here at HK Law. My training contract started in April 2019, and I qualified as a Solicitor into our commercial department in April 2021, where I have worked ever since
Marnie Thomas
Solicitor, Company Commercial
As part of my training contract, I undertook four separate seats, including in the Company Commercial department. I was able to add value to the firm and encouraged to reach my potential, giving me both job satisfaction and progression. HK Law exceeded all of my expectations.
Charlie Bennett
Trainee Solicitor
I joined HK Law in 2021 as a Paralegal in the Land department and started my training contract in family law the following year. I chose HK Law because they are a friendly firm who have been supportive of my ambitions, welcoming me back over the years to gain more experience.
Routes to desired qualifications
HK Law welcomes applications from talented individuals with a wide range of educational and career backgrounds, including law degrees, CILEX, apprenticeship scheme etc.