We are a diverse firm and encourage applications from all walks of life. The firm recruits 5 trainee solicitors each year and we welcome applications from candidates who are either on course for or have achieved at least a 2.1 (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree. We also expect candidates to be able to demonstrate they are committed to a career in healthcare law and are highly driven, but well rounded, team players, with good problem solving and communication skills.

The training

Capsticks is committed to providing training of the highest quality and was nominated in the "Best Trainer" category at the LawCareers.Net Training and Recruitment Awards 2008. The firm's broad range of practices and healthcare clients enables us to give our trainees an opportunity to experience a wide variety of legal work. Our trainees are therefore able to acquire an in-depth knowledge of both healthcare law and the healthcare industry, in addition to developing the skills that any good lawyer needs.

Our training contract is designed to give you maximum exposure to the work of the firm and help prepare you for a long and rewarding career with us. We ensure that our trainees’ experience is very much ‘hands on’ and from an early stage they take responsibility for their own caseload and learn how to manage clients. These are two essential skills for lawyers and our trainees get the opportunity to begin developing these from the start of their training rather than having to wait until they qualify.

Across all of our departments, we emphasise the importance of learning how to assess a client’s needs, provide a solution to the problem and manage client expectations. We have an open door policy and encourage our trainees to discuss issues with their supervisors so that their experience is shared. We regard feedback as an integral part of your training and trainees receive a formal appraisal at the end of each seat to ensure they are fully aware of how they are performing and progressing.

Click here to find out about life as a Capsticks trainee.

Remuneration and benefits

The firm aims to offer all its employees a competitive remuneration and benefits package.  The current starting salary for trainee solicitors is £28,000 per annum, rising to £29,000 per annum in the second year. Trainees are also eligible for a bonus and the firm’s comprehensive benefits package includes 25 days annual holiday, pension contribution, private medical cover, permanent health insurance, death in service benefit and season ticket loan. Full details of the benefits available will be provided together with an offer of a training contract.

Financial support

The firm offers its future trainees financial support for both the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course.  This covers the cost of the course fees and a scholarship of, currently, £5,000 per annum if you study in London and £4,000 if you study outside of London.  Further details in relation to this will be provided together with an offer of a training contract.

How to apply

We encourage all prospective trainee solicitors to participate in our vacation scheme as this is our primary means for selecting our future trainee solicitors. If you wish to be considered for a Training Contract commencing in 2010 then you should click here to download our Training Contract application form. Once completed, you should submit this, together with your covering letter and CV, by e-mail to career@capsticks.co.uk or, alternatively, by post to:

The HR Department
Capsticks
77/83 Upper Richmond Road
London SW15 2TT

We welcome applications from 01 July 2008 and the deadline for applications is 31 August 2008. Please note we are only able to respond to candidates we invite for interview and interviews are held at our office in London in September.

Equal opportunities

Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities and encouraging diversity in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.