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Pension: 6% employer contribution
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026
Cumbria Law Centre is a community organisation and Lexcel-accredited legal practice offering free legal advice and representation to people who live or work in the county. We focus on teamwork, excellence and problem solving. You will be bright, hardworking, and committed to social justice. The Law Centre works for those on low incomes who would struggle to find help elsewhere and offers advice and representation in housing, debt, welfare benefits and employment matters without charge to the client.
Role
The position is suitable for an individual working towards legal qualification as a solicitor either via the LPC or the SQE. The role would involve the development of skills and knowledge in housing law plus welfare benefits and debt. Trainee roles at law centres are very ‘hands on’ and so the candidate will quickly be undertaking client work depending on their experience and rate of progress. This might start with triage level work but could go on to include full advice and representation, including at court in housing cases.
Full support and a detailed training programme will be offered. The Law Centre has excellent experience in terms of ‘growing our own’ solicitors and caseworkers and so a friendly and supportive atmosphere is key to our approach. The Centre is able to contribute the core training costs (i.e. the costs of either the Professional Skills Course or the SQE1 and SQE2 exams). Any contribution to any re-sit would be at the discretion of management.
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Trainee Solicitor in Carlisle employer: Law Centres
At Bristol Law Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities, while our generous benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being, ensures a healthy work-life balance. Join us in the vibrant city of Bristol, where you can contribute to vital legal services for the most vulnerable members of society in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
