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Trainee Solicitor Programme

Trainee Solicitor Programme

Your Future with ALG

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Our award winning Trainee Solicitor Programme will equip you with the skill set and the knowledge you need to start to your career as a lawyer.

As a trainee solicitor at ALG, you can expect to receive excellent training in the practical application of the law from the moment you begin your career with us. We invest in your on-going development as a lawyer and as a trusted business adviser, because we know how important it is to reach your full potential. We provide a programme of development for each career stage, enabling everyone at ALG to be the best at what they do.

Continuous learning

In each seat you will participate in training sessions designed specifically for trainee solicitors. These include workshops, practice group insights, core legal development training, commercial awareness, advocacy, and other legal and business skills.

Career progression

Our programme provides a structured path for career progression, with a focus on developing both legal and business skills. Many of our former trainees have advanced to senior roles within the firm, including partner.

Collaborative culture

You will share an office with a partner, giving you invaluable insight and mentorship. In this close, collaborative setting, you'll gain hands-on experience, client exposure and learn from experienced lawyers.

Core programme

You complete 4 seats in various departments – Disputes & Investigations, Commercial Property, Corporate and M&A, ESG, Finance, Taxation, Pensions and Pro Bono. This allows you to learn through practice, discover your areas of interest and your strengths.
Ignite

Ignite is the firm’s three-year development programme for trainee solicitors and marks the first stage of your career journey with ALG. As a trainee solicitor, you are encouraged to take ownership of your development and maximise every opportunity available to you.

We understand that being an excellent lawyer goes beyond legal knowledge alone. That’s why our three-year Ignite programme supports your development across legal, business, people, and communication skills, essential for becoming a successful corporate lawyer. This development takes place across three progressive phases, aligned with each stage of your traineeship. In each phase of your traineeship, you will build and practice your skills in these areas, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful learning experience.

Ignite
Who can apply
Who can apply

Our Trainee Solicitor Programme is open to graduates from all academic disciplines who are final year undergraduates, post graduates and those who have successfully obtained a third level degree qualification.

How to apply

Applications for our Dublin Trainee Solicitor Programme are now open. Click the link below to apply. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 22 October.

To ensure you are as prepared as possible, we have put together some hints and tips around our recruitment process.

These tips are designed to give you a general direction on the application and assessment process and some general focus for your interview preparation.

How to apply