Learning & Development

As a trainee at A&L Goodbody, you can expect to receive excellent training in the practical application of the law from the moment you begin your career with us. We believe in investing in your on-going development as a lawyer and as a trusted business adviser. In addition to the Law Society Professional Practices Courses which form part of your training contract, we use a combination of on-the-job experience, informal mentoring and participation in the structured training programmes available in the Firm’s professional development framework.

Trainee Education Programme

We offer a tailored Trainee Education Programme, which comprises of weekly talks given by lawyers from across the Firm. The talks will provide an introduction to the type of work and typical transactions a junior lawyer is likely to be involved in.

Firm-wide talks

We believe that learning on the job from more experienced colleagues is key to your development as a lawyer while in the office.  As a Trainee Solicitor you are also invited to attend department specific talks from across the Firm. These talks are often Partner led and cover high profile transactions our lawyers were involved in.

Tailored development framework

To complement your on the job learning, each Trainee Solicitor progresses through a specific development framework with programmes aimed at enhancing specific capabilities. These include Commercial Awareness; Finance for Lawyers and Effective Written Communication. These in-house programmes comprise of workshops, seminars and full access to our extensive research and library facilities.

Award winning elearning

Trainee Solicitors have access to all development resources online, including recordings of previous in-house talks, articles and presentations of relevance on our award winning elearning website. Trainees also network online, by posting up their biographies and writing blogs of their experiences in a particular department. Not only is this a great way to get to know your colleagues, it also gives you an insider’s perspective on working for various departments across the Firm.

Further Education

During your Traineeship if you would like to take further courses, learn a language for example, or pursue a diploma, we will support you financially and give generous study leave to help you achieve the best results you can. This applies throughout your career, not just during your Traineeship.