We normally offer up to 5 training contracts each year. Our recruitment commences in October for contracts to commence in September of the following year. Competition is fierce, with normally well over 300 candidates applying for the places.
We take applications from students who are undertaking or have undertaken their LPC at any of the Law Schools and initially invite them for interview in St Albans. This is a five-minute interview and the start of a rigorous recruitment process. Short-listed candidates are then judged on a written submission and a final 12 are invited to spend a 'selection day' with us where they take part in interviews, discussion groups and presentations.
We are a serious training establishment, accredited by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority. Our training is first class with high levels of supervision and client contact. Our training contracts are operated fully in accordance with the SRA's Training Code. Our rates of pay exceed the minimum guidelines and our aim is to retain the majority of our trainees as solicitors and future partners of the firm.
If you wish to apply for a training contract with Debenhams Ottaway commencing in September 2012, you should apply by 1st October 2011. At the date of commencement of the contract, you must have successfully completed the LPC. You should apply by e-mail, enclosing your cv, to Alexandra Norris at an@dolegal.co.uk
