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Knights

Acquisitive, publicly listed (Knights plc) regional law firm.

Stoke-on-Trent, United KingdomUK rank #40Official website (opens in new tab)

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Head office Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Locations 33 office records
Practice areas 6 listed

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United Kingdom - Paralegal-to-Training Contract Pathway

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom

  • Application timing: There is no direct public training-contract application. Students and graduates can enquire about paralegal entry opportunities on the official careers page.
  • Programme dates: Training lasts 18 or 24 months depending on previous legal experience; exact start dates are vacancy-dependent.
  • Duration: 18 or 24 months depending on previous legal experience
  • Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

  • There is no direct public training-contract application. Students and graduates can enquire about paralegal entry opportunities on the official careers page.
  • Programme: Training lasts 18 or 24 months depending on previous legal experience; exact start dates are vacancy-dependent.
  • Who can apply: Existing Knights colleagues.
  • Eligibility: Only internal applicants are eligible for a Knights training contract; the published entry route is through paralegal employment.
  • Application process: Join Knights in a Paralegal or other legal role Build internal legal knowledge and experience Internal consideration for a Training Contract Complete 18 or 24 months of training Qualify as a legal professional
  • Assessments: Internal performance, contribution, experience and readiness
  • Progression: Paralegal employment → internal training-contract application → 18- or 24-month training period.
  • Right to work: Employment right-to-work requirements apply.
  • Disability support: Disabled applicants should receive full consideration. Specific early-career adjustment procedures are not separately published; candidates should contact Knights recruitment about individual support.
View United Kingdom - Paralegal-to-Training Contract Pathway official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

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Corporate and Business

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Family Law

Litigation

Private Equity

Real Estate and Construction

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United Kingdom, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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