Trainee Solicitor Programme

22 days to apply
Apply by: 16/10/2026
Start date: 01/04/2027

Sectors

Commercial law
Law

Locations

Dublin

Our award-winning Trainee Solicitor Programme will equip you with the skillset and the knowledge you need to start 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 ongoing 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.

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.

Who can apply

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

How to apply

Applications for our Dublin Trainee Solicitor Programme are now open.

Applications close at midnight on Friday 16 October.

To ensure you are as prepared as possible, we have put together some hints and tips regarding 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.

About us

A&L Goodbody is one of Ireland's leading corporate law firms. Comprising A&L Goodbody LLP and related partnerships, we have c. 1000 people. Headquartered in Dublin, our offices are located in Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. For over 100 years, our lawyers have been at the centre of corporate Ireland, advising some of the largest and most influential businesses at a domestic and international level.

About the organisation

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