Deloitte Legal Training Contract 2027

What does this team do?

The lawyer of the future is evolving and so is the Deloitte Legal training contract. We want to offer you the very best experience possible, as you develop an exciting career in a changing legal services market.

We aren’t a traditional law firm, which is why we’re moving away from the traditional rotational framework. Our new model will give all our new joiners a “home practice group”, where you’ll develop a broad experience of our entire business and a strong professional network.

Below are just some of the potential areas that you could be your home practice during your training period at Deloitte.

Corporate Law: We work with a wide range of businesses, from smaller, fast-growth firms to large global companies. Projects include advising on the funding of a technology company or buying, selling, or reorganising a global multinational firm.

Commercial Law: At the intersection of law and technology, we advise clients on leveraging the latest technologies, from AI to blockchain. Supported by the best legal technology, you will negotiate and deliver a range of commercial agreements, providing compliance advice to those operating in a dynamic, ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Employment Law: Our team advises both UK-based and global clients on the full range of employment law issues. Many employment issues straddle more than one subject area, so you’ll frequently be part of a wide-ranging team.

Pensions: We assist clients in navigating the legal aspects of various pension schemes, collaborating with sponsoring employers and pension scheme trustees.

Real Estate: Working with developers, investors, occupiers and public bodies, the team has a wealth of experience in advising on major projects across a wide variety of sectors, delivering both routine and highly complex transactions.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

• You will need to have obtained or be studying towards a 2:1 in a law degree, or commendation in Graduate Diploma of Law (GDL) or Common Professional Examination (CPE) qualification.
• You must be due to have met the above academic requirements by September 2027 to start in the Autumn 2027 cohort.
• We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone.

What kind of work will I do?

Our training model involves new joiners being allocated to a “home” practice group, and while you won’t have formal rotations, you will still experience other teams and areas of our business during your time with your home practice. This will allow you to specialise as early as possible in your career. You will be allocated a “home” team rather than 5 six-month seats in different groups and while there are no formal rotations, you will get a broad and rich experience of working in/with other teams that are aligned with your “home” team via:

• Project work,
• Secondment,
• Exam leave cover for other teams.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

How will I develop?

A Deloitte Legal Training Contract allows you to qualify as a solicitor through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

You’ll then continue to have ongoing mentorship and training throughout your career.

Additional support and benefits information

• We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.
• You can learn more about the full recruitment process here.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.
• Learn more about our values, culture and purpose as a firm.
• Want to hear from some of our people to inspire your future career? Check out our Life at Deloitte page.
• At Deloitte we value diversity, and we’re committed to ensuring that our people thrive through a wide range of initiatives and diversity networks. Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing.
• We value our people and recognise their hard work. Learn about the rewards and benefits available at Deloitte.

Visa Sponsorship

We accept applications from candidates who are currently on student visas for this role. We cannot accept applications from candidates who have previously spent time on a Skilled Worker or Graduate visa. If successful to offer, you must stay on your student visa until our immigration team contacts you 3 months before your start date. See our Work Permits page for more information.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines: The closing deadline for this role is 16th October 2026, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close before the deadline if we experience high demand.

Assessment deadlines: Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.