You can apply from 1st October 2010 and the closing date will be the 31st January 2011.

Candidates can send their completed Application Form via email to klb@djm.law.co.uk or alternatively to our postal address at 16 Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea SA7 0AJ for the attention of Hugh Hitchcock.

Interested?
Applications will be accepted between the above dates for training contracts to commence in September 2012.

Douglas-Jones Mercer's Training Application form is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader installed on your machine click here to download it.

What are we looking for?
Every year we normally recruit two trainee solicitors.  We require our candidates to be of the highest calibre and support our firm ethos.   We will consider candidates from all backgrounds but ask that they;

• Have / expect to gain 2:1 Hons degree
• Have good A-level results
• Are commercially aware
• Are prepared to work as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• We also welcome applications from applicants with a lower class degree that is supported by strong work experience.

What’s in it for me?
We strive to integrate our trainees into the team at DJM as quickly as possible and offer;

• Four six monthly placements during their training contract within our various teams.
• A thorough induction programme and ongoing training.
• Encouragement from an early stage to deal with clients and gain real and practical experience.
• We place a strong emphasis on personal responsibility to develop confidence and competence by the time you qualify.