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"I was particularly attracted to working for TSP because of the breadth of practice areas the firm has to offer". Adina Milleare, former Trainee Solicitor, who now deals with Wills and Estates
An opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join our Colchester Family Team at Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP).
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Under the leadership of Andrew Breckenridge our growing team of Dispute Resolution Lawyers in Colchester is seeking a highly-motivated and dedicated professional, ideally with 5-10 years PQE (although we are flexible about PQE) to join the team on a full...
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Applications for our 2025 training contracts have now closed and we will shortly be in touch with candidates regarding next steps. Our applications for 2024 summer work experience schemes and 2026 training contracts will open in early 2024 so please check back for further details.
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) considers trainees to be vital for the future of the firm. We will ensure you are properly trained, supported and have the right experience to emerge from the process as a well-rounded Solicitor in the hope that you will be committed to a long term future with us. We have very successful retention of our trainees with many staying to progress their career at TSP, some going on to become Associates and Directors at the firm.
Our Training Contract usually consists of four seats of six month’s duration each, although this arrangement can be flexible. As part of this period of training each trainee will usually complete a seat within the following departments:
We usually ask the trainees their preference of fourth seat and do our best to match them with this practice area wherever practicalities allow. Other practice areas at TSP are:
Applications for our 2025 training contracts have now closed and we will shortly be in touch with candidates regarding next steps. Our applications for 2024 summer work experience schemes and 2026 training contracts will open in early 2024 so please check back for further details.
We hope to recruit two candidates to commence in 2025.
We are seeking applications from those who have achieved 2:1 (or higher) and applications are open to graduates looking to qualify via any of the below routes:
Assessment days
Assessment days will be held at our Colchester office in January and February 2024 (dates to be confirmed). Offers will be made to successful applicants by the end of March 2024.
Our graduate recruitment process is managed by our HR Department. Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to recruitment@tsplegal.com and confirm which route you are applying for.
