Solicitor Training Contracts – 2025
We will consider Training Contract applications for positions commencing Summer 2025.
"They are bringing in great junior lawyers and training good lawyers to create the next generation. I fully endorse what they are doing."
- Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2024
Our application deadline for training contracts commencing Summer 2025 is 31st March 2025.
We may consider submissions after this date in exceptional circumstances.
We welcome applicants looking to train through either the LPC or the new SQE route.
We have an excellent reputation for training and development and all our trainees have gone on to achieve great success, whether at our firm or other highly regarded businesses. In 2015, we won the Inspiring Hertfordshire Award for People Development. Former trainee solicitors Mischa McKevitt, Katie Lane and Georgina Christou have all won the Hertfordshire Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year Award.
Herts Junior Lawyer of the Year Award Winner Katie Lane with previous winner Georgina Christou.
In a normal year, we would seek to offer three training contracts.
Occasionally, we may also recruit law students in part-time administrative positions.
Our ideal candidate is a high-achiever, who has a proven track-record of excellent results in their degree, GDL, LPC or equivalent. They must show a real dedication to law and developing their technical knowledge as a solicitor, as well as a keen interest in supporting community events.
Please email your CV and cover letter to our Office Manager, Karen Angel – k.angel@crane-staples.co.uk.
Please ensure your CV includes:
- Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;
- Your degree classification, LPC results or equivalent/SQE preference, including modules and grades achieved;
- If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;
- If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.
- Details of any relevant legal work experience.
Junior Lawyers marking World Mental Health Day
"Crane & Staples is an excellent environment for a Trainee Solicitor. I am surrounded by a team who are more than willing to teach me new skills, and who are patient in doing so – even the Partners! There is a healthy, friendly working culture and employees really do care about each other. The work-life balance is far better than what I expected it to be in a law firm, and there are a multitude of events that we take part in each month, ranging from Careers Fairs, to Charity Obstacle Courses. I feel like I am in the best place for my personal development at this stage of my career, and would strongly advise anybody seeking a career in Law to apply for a role at Crane & Staples"
- Jonny Baynes, Trainee Solicitor.