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Application is via our online application form - you can find the link on the apply section of the website. We are unable to accept letters/CVs by way of application.

We accept applications from penultimate year law undergraduates, final year law and non-law undergraduates, postgraduate candidates and also candidates considering a career change.

We only contact candidates after the deadline has passed and we aim to get back to everyone within 2 weeks.

Yes, we accept applications from both law and non-law candidates. If you are applying from a non-law background, you will not be able to apply until the final year of your degree.

We ask that ideally candidates have received a 2.1, however we do not screen solely on academics. As such, we do accept applications from candidates who have received a 2.2 however you will need to ensure that the rest of your application form is of a high standard.

We recruit 10 trainees each year.

We offer training contracts in the following offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and Taunton.

The next stage is an assessment centre. This will consist of a negotiation exercise, a group exercise, a written exercise and an interview with a Partner and a member of HR. You will also get the chance to meet some of our current trainees and have a tour of the office.

We accept applications from penultimate year law undergraduates, final year law and non-law undergraduates, postgraduate candidates and also candidates considering a career change.

Application is via our online application form - you can find the link on the apply section of the website. We are unable to accept letters/CVs by way of application. You will be able to apply for the vacation scheme and training contract at the same time.

The vacation placements will run in Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and Taunton.

The vacation placement takes place during each summer. The dates for this year's scheme are as follows:

Taunton: 21 June - 2 July 2010

Bristol: 5 July - 16 July 2010

Southampton: 19 July - 30 July 2010

Birmingham: 2 August - 13 August 2010

Each placement lasts for 2 weeks.

Yes, you will be paid £250 per week.

The next stage is an assessment centre. This will consist of a negotiation exercise, a group exercise, a written exercise, and an interview with a member of HR. You will also get the chance to meet some of our current trainees and have a tour of the office.

We don't specify which institution you have to attend, however we ask that you consult with us first before you sign up.

No, we believe that you should be able to choose electives that you have an interest in. However, we expect our trainees to choose electives that are relevant to Clarke Willmott and we ask that all trainees consult with us before selecting.

Approximately 4 months before you are due to qualify, we run a formal newly qualified process. This involves you having to apply for a role and then being interviewed for the job.