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Moore Barlow is a Top 100 UK Law firm in the South and South East with offices in Guildford, London, Lymington, Richmond, Southampton and Woking.

We have ambitious plans for growth and a reputation for doing things differently. With an emphasis on combining care with expert legal knowledge, we are human first in everything we do to ensure our people thrive and our clients receive the best experience possible.

Applications for our 2027 trainee intakes are now open.

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Why Moore Barlow?

At Moore Barlow we are different. We are looking to be the career firm, a place for long term legal careers where individuals can thrive. Our trainee solicitors are at the very beginning of that journey.

We are a full-service law firm and as a trainee you will have the opportunity to explore four seats across multiple and diverse practice areas ranging from Corporate to Family to Medical Negligence. You can expect to be involved in work which not only develops your technical skills and knowledge but also your soft skills to help you become the best possible lawyer and prepare you for your continued career with us. Throughout your training contract you will be involved in exciting, challenging work with responsibility from the outset. You’ll be working closely with and will be supported by our expert lawyers as we help make a difference to our clients.

As well as gaining exposure to different practice areas and clients, you will be supported by our Training Principal and Early Careers Manager as you progress to ensure that you have everything you need to reach your potential.

Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive. Whether you are a partner or a trainee solicitor, we strive to nurture our people and offer enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers. This includes providing the best training, great pay and rewards and a good work-life balance.

Trainee programme factsheet

Discover more about the programme in our trainee programme factsheet.

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How to apply

You can either apply for a place on our summer vacation scheme or, a place on one of our Assessment Days.

The Vacation Scheme will take place the week 30 June to 4 July 2025 in our Richmond, Guildford and Southampton offices. Candidates will then take part in an Assessment Day in Southampton on the last day – 4 July 2025.

For those who apply for the standalone Assessment Days, these will take place in July 2025 in our Southampton and Woking offices.

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What do we look for in our trainees?

We look to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our values and who have the potential to become our future partners and leaders. Ours is a long-term commitment, during which you will be given every opportunity to excel.

If you have the characteristics and skills we are looking for, we will provide the environment, encouragement and opportunities for you to thrive both personally and professionally regardless of your background.

What characteristics and skills are we looking for?

  • Self-motivation and enthusiasm
  • A desire to make a difference
  • A ‘can do’ attitude
  • Confidence
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience
  • People and team working skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Analytical ability
  • Time management and organisational skills

From Paralegal to Partner

Sophie Winstanley began her journey at Moore Barlow as a paralegal. She then secured a spot in the firm’s trainee programme, ultimately qualifying as a solicitor in the Major Trauma team.

Her dedication and expertise have since propelled her to the position of Partner. Watch Sophie’s story and discover how Moore Barlow supported to nurture her talent, helping her achieve her full potential.

Don’t just take our word for it…

Meet our Moore Barlow trainee solicitors 2022

As a UK Top 100 law firm, we are seeking talented people to join our trainee solicitor programme and are keen to offer permanent positions to those who successfully complete it. Meet some of our recent trainees who give their advice to people who are considering applying for the programme.