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DAC Beachcroft

DAC Beachcroft is an international law firm with over 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North America. It has particular strength in insurance, health, real estate, dispute resolution and commercial services.

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Head office London, United Kingdom
Locations 52 office records
Practice areas 12 listed

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Student opportunities

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United Kingdom - Trainee Solicitor

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Applications open: 2026-11-01
  • Closing date: 2027-01-31
  • Application timing: Applications open 1 November 2026 and close 31 January 2027.
  • Programme dates: Starts September 2029.
  • Duration: Two years
  • Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications open 1 November 2026 and close 31 January 2027.
  • Programme: Starts September 2029.
  • Who can apply: University students and graduates seeking a UK trainee-solicitor route.
  • Eligibility: University students and graduates seeking a UK trainee-solicitor route.
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Areas of work

Practice areas

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Commercial Litigation

Commercial disputes, investigations and litigation.

Corporate and Commercial

Corporate transactions, advisory and commercial contracts.

Employment, Pensions and Immigration

Employment, workforce, pensions and immigration advice.

Healthcare Litigation and Advisory

Clinical risk, healthcare regulation and advisory work.

Insurance and Reinsurance

Coverage, claims, disputes and insurance advisory work.

Professional and Financial Lines

Professional indemnity and financial-lines work.

Real Estate

Property transactions, development, disputes and asset management.

Technology and Cyber

Cyber incidents, privacy, technology and digital risk.

Construction and Engineering

Construction, infrastructure and engineering disputes.

Public Law and Regulatory

Public-sector, regulatory and investigations work.

Casualty and Injury

Liability, personal injury and claims defence.

International Arbitration

Cross-border arbitration and dispute resolution.

Offices

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Career paths

Roles

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Business Services

Professional support roles

Trainee Solicitor

Two-year training contract, fully funded SQE

Counsel

Senior Associate

Associate

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