Before applying, please take the time to read through the training contract brochure which includes more information about:

• Training contract timeline
• Sector focus areas
• Secondments
• Application guidelines
• Our current trainees

START DATES

We understand that while many applicants will be aiming to start a training contract as soon as possible following the academic year, for some, applying and starting a training contract the year of graduating may not be appealing or even possible. You may want to go travelling, take a break, or have decided to make a move into law from another career. We don't want to exclude anyone from our process just because the dates don't line up.

With that in mind, our next Training Contract start date can be any time from September 2025 to September 2027, depending on the successful applicant's circumstances.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Candidates should have a 2:1 or higher (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree to be considered. If you have not achieved this, or are not likely to, please note any mitigating factors on your application form.
• Innovative, interesting people focused on building a career in our four core areas of media, entertainment, technology or sport.
• We welcome people with non-academic passions and look for diverse interests or life experiences.
• Background, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religious beliefs and age are all irrelevant to our application process.

SALARY

Part One – Study allowance + travel costs to spend 1 day each week at the Level office in Soho.
Part Two – £35,000 (on completion of SQE 1)
Part Three - £37,000 (on completion of SQE 2)
NQ - £65,000

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1

Applicants should upload their details, CV and a cover letter to the Level online application portal.

Step 2 - “Why Me?” video

We’d like to know what makes you stand out from the crowd and why you’re a great fit for Level – a firm full of entrepreneurial, first-class lawyers. In addition to your CV and cover letter, we would love you to tell us why you should be Level’s next trainee in a short video message. We are happy for this to take any format that feels authentic to you – the floor is yours! You will submit the video via the online portal as part of your application.

Can I edit my application once it's been submitted?

No, you will not be able to make any edits, so please double-check before submitting.

Do I need to complete the SQE if I have already completed the LPC?

Please refer to the SRA website for more detailed guidance here.

Do you provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants?

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide individual feedback.

Will international applicants be considered?

We do not offer visa sponsorship for our trainees. You must have an immigration status that permits employment in the UK to apply.

Do I need to have studied law?

You will need to have either studied Law as your undergraduate degree or completed the GDL or Masters in Law to be considered.

Do you accept time to count?

The Level Training Contract is 2 years in length from the point you pass the SQE1 exam. As a general rule, we do not allow trainees to take time to count in order to shorten their training contracts. While there may always be exceptions to the rule, trainees should assume that this will not be possible.