Application process

Our application process has been designed to be as effective and efficient as possible. Our aim is to identify the candidates who will guarantee the future of the practice and who will enjoy a successful and inspiring career with us. In this part of our website you'll find details on when and how to apply as well as information on what we're looking for in a successful candidate.

When do I apply?

The deadline for training contract applications commencing September 2012 will be 31 July 2010 and candidates should apply after you have your penultimate year exam results.

Interviews will take place late August/early September and training contracts normally commence in the first week of the following September.

What do you look for?

We welcome applications from people with strong academic backgrounds with a minimum of a 2:1 degree (or be on course to achieve a 2:1) as well as good solid A Level results.

You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a common sense approach. The ability to work within a team and using your own initiative is imperative.

How do I apply?

We ask you to apply with a covering letter and CV, along with the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

In your covering letter please detail why you are interested in Law and in particular why Birketts LLP.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Tracey Hammett, HR Manager, Birketts LLP, 24-26 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HZ. Alternatively email tracey-hammett@birketts.co.uk

What will the interview be like?

We seek to interview between 20-30 potential trainees. At the interview you will be asked to present for 5 minutes on a topic of your choice. You will be interviewed by the Training Principal Matthew Atkins (Partner) and Melissa Loucas (Partner) and the interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

If you are selected for interview we will seek to take up academic references beforehand.