Why Sintons?
At Sintons we regard our trainees as the future of the firm and an integral part of the team. A number of our partners trained with the firm. As Investors in People we are committed to continually seeking to develop staff, granting opportunities, recognising achievements and valuing everyone’s contribution.
One of the main advantages of Sintons is our size. We are small enough for you to obtain real hands on experience, from a very early stage, but large enough for you to identify and develop your own strengths and interests, and draw upon a wealth of technical and commercial knowledge and expertise.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, proactive firm with an excellent reputation for client care and a caring and supportive culture, then please read on…
What can you expect from a training contract with Sintons?
In recent years we have experienced impressive organic growth in all areas of the practice and as a trainee with Sintons you can expect to receive:
- A broad spectrum of high quality experience in a number of legal disciplines;
- Early responsibility and client contact;
- Technical and administrative training and support; and
- An open and friendly environment in which to work.
During your two-year contract you will spend not less than 6 months in each of our three main departments with the opportunity to spend your final 6 months in the area of our business where you demonstrate your greatest strengths.
What we expect from our trainees
- Commitment and enthusiasm;
- A willingness to learn;
- The ability to work as part of a team;
- A proven academic record;
- A pragmatic and commercial approach to problem solving; and
- Good communication skills.
Want to know more? Click here to find out what our current trainees think of life at Sintons.
To see Sintons entry in the Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook 2008 click here.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for a training contract, or a work placement, please complete the online application form and return it to our Training Partner, Karen Simms.
 Training Contract
Work Placements
Closing Dates
Training Contract: Our next vacancies are for 2011. Applications should be received by 31st July 2009.
Work Placements: If you would like to apply for 2009, please return your completed form between 1 and 31 January 2009. The next Work Placement is likely to take place week commencing 8th June 2009.
Equal Opportunities
The Firm is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. No employee or potential employee shall receive less favourable treatment or consideration on the grounds of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, age, disability, marital status or part time status or be disadvantaged by any conditions of employment that cannot be justified as necessary on operational grounds.
Data Protection
We will process your personal data for the purpose of administering your application for a training contract or a work placement. It may be necessary for us to disclose you personal data to third parties including the Law Society, HM Customs and Revenue and our professional advisers.
If you commence employment with Sintons, your application form and any supporting information will become part of your employment record. If your application is unsuccessful it will be destroyed not more than 4 years after the date we received it.
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Karen Simms