Our selection process is unique, it goes beyond academic achievements. We want to know: 

• What sparked your passion for law? Which areas of practice interest you most, and why?
• What makes you a good fit as a trainee, solicitor, and future partner at Gilson Gray?
• What sets you apart from the crowd? To us, your attitude and personality matter just as much as your experience.

If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to a chat, either in person or over Zoom! You’ll get to meet our Trainee Selection Committee alongside some of the rising stars who were recently in your shoes.

Next up: an in-office internship where you get to step directly into the shoes of a Gilson Gray trainee. You’ll gain experience across multiple departments and take on real responsibility on active client matters. At the end of the week, you’ll share a brief presentation highlighting your insights, what our values mean to you, and what you’ve discovered about the firm.

Following your internship, we’ll be making our official traineeship offers. Prior to this, you’ll have told us which of our two traineeship paths aligns best with where you want your career to go.

General Traineeship: Our general traineeship takes you on a four-seat rotation across various practice areas. You’ll spend six months in each department, gaining a well-rounded foundation and discovering where you want to specialise upon qualification.

Single Seat Traineeship:  This path focuses entirely on a single department, giving you deep, hands-on experience and specialised expertise in your chosen area of law right from day one.

Life as a Gilson Gray trainee is hands-on from the word go. You’ll be working directly with clients on real cases, collaborating closely with partners and team members, and bringing your own ideas to the table.

To set you up for success, you’ll get a full induction alongside a dedicated Buddy, a former trainee who knows the ropes and will help you settle in effortlessly. Beyond the day job, you’ll jump into TCPD training, connect with our Young Professionals group, and get involved in fun committees like our Social Committee.

Right from day one, you’re an essential part of the team, adding real value to your practice area long before qualification!

Qualifying as a solicitor is just the starting line, not the finish. We hire with the future in mind, actively investing in our trainees to help them become our next generation of leaders. Wherever your ambition and talent take you, we’ll provide the continuous support, mentorship, and opportunities to help you get there.