Blandy & Blandy is currently accepting applications for training contracts to begin in September 2027.
Elizabeth Short, training partner, explained: “We place great importance on recruiting trainee solicitors, whom we see as an important investment in our firm’s future. We have an excellent record of retaining those who train with us, and many of our current partners, associates and other colleagues began their careers at Blandy & Blandy.”
Recognised as a top tier firm in the UK’s leading legal guides, Chambers UK and High Net Worth Guides and The Legal 500, Blandy & Blandy has also held the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark since 2003. The firm’s successful training programme has previously been recognised in Chambers Student Guide, the LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards and the Lex 100 Survey.
Zoe Chessun, currently undertaking a seat in Blandy & Blandy’s Employment Law team, said: “ I feel extremely lucky to be undertaking my training contract with Blandy & Blandy. I have had the opportunity to experience various areas of the firm, which has allowed me to gain a broader understanding of the different departments and the work they undertake. Throughout my time at the firm, everyone I have worked with has been incredibly kind and supportive.”
Fellow trainee solicitor, Thomas King, currently in the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team, commented: “Having begun a training contract with Blandy & Blandy in September 2025, I have been delighted with the balance of supervision and responsibility afforded to trainees at the firm. The variety of tasks, both insightful and practical, have given me a strong foundation to build on as I progress through my training, whether this be drafting, participating in meetings or attending court. I would recommend a training contract at Blandy & Blandy to any aspiring solicitor who is seeking to develop their legal knowledge and experience at a leading Thames Valley law firm, whilst being supported by approachable partners and colleagues throughout their training.”
Associate Emma Ford, who trained at Blandy & Blandy and qualified in 2022, said: "Training with Blandy & Blandy was an excellent start to my legal career. From the outset, I benefited from exposure to a variety of matters and meaningful responsibility in the team, whilst working alongside talented and approachable colleagues. The firm’s very supportive culture and commitment to professional development has enabled me to progress my career with confidence and I was delighted to become an associate last year. Looking back, my training contact provided an invaluable foundation for my career and I would highly recommend Blandy & Blandy as a place to train and work."
For further information or legal advice, please contact law@blandy.co.uk or call 0118 951 6800.
