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Gowling WLG

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Head Quarters
Birmingham
Locations
South
North
Midlands
International
Firm Type
International
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The firm

Gowling WLG is a sector focused international law firm. With more than 1,500 legal professionals in 20 cities worldwide, we provide our clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. Our clients have access to in-depth expertise and experience in key global sectors including advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences, natural resources, real estate and tech. We pair this specific industry knowledge with renowned service area expertise to meet each client’s unique needs. We see the world through our clients’ eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances. Our culture is, above all, about people and teams, based on our belief in the power of relationships in delivering tangible business results.

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Firm Statistics

Practice Areas

Corporate
Commercial
Property
Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Employment & Pensions
Energy
Infastructure
IP
£

Average Trainee Salary

£65,500
Birmingham NQ
£

NQ Salary

£105,000 London

No. of Partners

160 Globally

No. of Lawyers

630

No. of Offices

22

Major UK Offices

LondonBirmingham
 

Managing Partner

David Fennell

Available Opportunities

Training Contract

London Direct Training Contract 2028

Region
South West
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Remuneration
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Deadline
19/11/2025
Location
London
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
01/10/2025
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*Remuneration
Prior to your training contract, Gowling WLG sponsor you to complete the Postgraduate Diploma (law conversion course) and/or LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2), as applicable at the University of Law. Grant provision covers your course fees, in addition to a maintenance grant offered per course, which is £7,000 in London and £5,500 in Birmingham.
Training Contract

Birmingham Direct Training Contract 2028

Region
Midlands
£
Remuneration
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Deadline
19/11/2025
Location
Birmingham
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
01/10/2025
Duration
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Start Date
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Aimed At
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*Remuneration
Gowling WLG will sponsor you to complete the Postgraduate Diploma (law conversion course) and/or LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2), as applicable at the University of Law. Grant covers your course fees, in addition to a maintenance grant offered per course, which is £7,000 in London and £5,500 in Birmingham.
Training Contract

Real Estate Training Contract 2027

Region
South WestMidlands
£
Remuneration
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Deadline
19/11/2025
Location
London, Birmingham
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
01/10/2025
Duration
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Start Date
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Aimed At
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*Remuneration
Gowling WLG will cover your course fees for Postgraduate Diploma (law conversion) and/or LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2) at the University of Law + maintenance grant (£7,000 in London / £5,500 in Birmingham)

Key Info

Birmingham & London Direct Training Contract

No of Trainees / Yr
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Average Retention Rates
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Location
London, Birmingham
Degree class
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A levels
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IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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LPC/SQE | PGDL Provider
Ulaw
Assessment Process
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Vacation Scheme Requirement?
No (not a requirement of TC application)
Number of Seats
4
Compulsory Seats
  • Real Estate
Compulsory Seats - Additional comments
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Secondment Seats
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Overseas Seats
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Sponsorship - PGDL
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Sponsorship - Allowance
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Birmingham & London Direct Training Contract

No of Vacation Schemes / Yr
3
Average % of Vacation Schemers who secure a Training Contract
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Location
London, Birmingham
Degree class
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A levels
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IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Training Contract Interview included?
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Training Contract Interview included? Additional comments
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Assessment Process
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Insights Day – Wednesday 29 October 2025

Number of Open Days
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Location
Birmingham
Degree class
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A levels
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IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • On-line behaviour based assessment
  • Video interview
  • Immersive assessment day

Gowling WLG are proud to be pioneers in the legal apprenticeship space, and whether you are a sixth-form leaver or looking for a different pathway into law, we welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds with limited legal experience. Our two-year Paralegal Apprenticeship (Level 4) programme is designed to provide you with an introduction to a legal career and enables you to earn while you learn from market leaders in the field. During your apprenticeship, you’ll begin to study your Law degree (LLB). After successfully completing the Paralegal Apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to advance to the Solicitor Apprenticeship. Here, you’ll continue your law degree and work towards the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exam over four and a half years. Upon completion, you’ll be able to qualify as an Associate. Apprentices work hard for our business, and you will be rewarded with exposure to a wealth of development opportunities that ensure you are best prepared to provide solutions for our clients, as well as achieve your personal professional goals.

No of Apprenticeships
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Location
London, Birmingham
GCSEs
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A Levels
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IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
  • 96 UCAS points
Assessment Process
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Partner Law School
  • Ulaw

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