The Role
A two-year paid legal trainee programme offering rotations across core legal departments and support teams. Trainees receive structured supervision, SQE preparation, paid examination leave, and qualifying work experience toward England and Wales solicitor qualification. Applicants must be locally qualified residents and hold or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree or above. Successful participants may be considered for a permanent role.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our Trainee Scheme offers graduates the chance to learn from some of the most respected legal professionals in the Channel Islands and work towards becoming an England & Wales qualified lawyer, via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.
This two-year paid programme is designed to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded introduction to legal practice. Trainees will rotate through our core legal departments, as well as gain exposure to key support teams, developing a thorough understanding of how a leading law firm operates.
Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from structured training, supervision and support in both your studies and practical experience. This includes a dedicated SQE preparation course, as well as paid time off to prepare for and sit the SQE examinations.
We provide a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages learning, development and long-term professional growth while you complete your qualifying work experience.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role with the firm, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding legal career.
As this is a highly competitive programme, we are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for law, strong academic ability, and the drive, initiative and communication skills to succeed.
Applicants must be locally qualified residents and either hold, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above.
We are now accepting applications for our September 2027 intake.
This two-year paid programme is designed to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded introduction to legal practice. Trainees will rotate through our core legal departments, as well as gain exposure to key support teams, developing a thorough understanding of how a leading law firm operates.
Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from structured training, supervision and support in both your studies and practical experience. This includes a dedicated SQE preparation course, as well as paid time off to prepare for and sit the SQE examinations.
We provide a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages learning, development and long-term professional growth while you complete your qualifying work experience.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role with the firm, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding legal career.
As this is a highly competitive programme, we are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for law, strong academic ability, and the drive, initiative and communication skills to succeed.
Applicants must be locally qualified residents and either hold, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above.
We are now accepting applications for our September 2027 intake.
Your Application
As part of your application, you will be required to upload a CV and provide a personal summary.
Please ensure that your CV includes details of your academic qualifications and grades, the educational institutions you have attended, and any relevant work experience.
Your personal summary should tell us more about you and your interest in pursuing a legal career. In particular, we would like you to explain:
- Why you wish to become a lawyer;
- Why you would like to undertake your training with Bedell Cristin; and
- The qualities, skills and attributes you believe you would bring to the firm.
Your CV should be in either PDF or Word document format.
Applications close on 12 February 2027.
Applications close on 12 February 2027.
About
Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice.Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore.Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads.Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry.Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin.We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.
Skills Required
- Must be a locally qualified resident
- Hold or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
- Submit a CV in PDF or Word format
- Provide a personal summary explaining motivation, interest in Bedell Cristin, and relevant qualities and skills
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Bedell Cristin is a global, full-service offshore law firm providing corporate, institutional, and private clients with straight-talking legal advice.
