{"id":13558,"date":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=13558"},"modified":"2025-10-07T11:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:45:58","slug":"thrings-llp","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/thrings-llp\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrings LLP"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[798],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-13558","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2025-26"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Thrings LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/thrings.jpg\" alt=\"Thrings LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/thrings.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 6 Drakes Meadow, Swindon SN3 3LL<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: recruitment@thrings.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 01793 410800<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/thrings\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thringslaw\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Thrings LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 7 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-amount-of-client-contact\/' target='_blank'> Client contact<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/are-you-satisfied-with-the-quality-of-client-contact-youre-receiving\/' target='_blank'> Quality of client contact<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-work-life-balance-at-your-firm\/' target='_blank'> Work\/life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/if-you-did-a-vacation-scheme-with-your-firm-how-would-you-rate-it\/' target='_blank'> Vacation schemes<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-confident-are-you-that-you-will-be-kept-on-at-the-end-of-your-training-contract\/' target='_blank'> Confident of being kept on<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-inclusiveness-of-your-workplace-environment\/' target='_blank'> Inclusiveness<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/careers\/trainees\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/careers\/trainees\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Thrings LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/thrings.jpg\" alt=\"Thrings LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/thrings.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 6 Drakes Meadow, Swindon SN3 3LL<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: recruitment@thrings.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 01793 410800<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/thrings\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thringslaw\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Thrings LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 7 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-amount-of-client-contact\/' target='_blank'> Client contact<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/are-you-satisfied-with-the-quality-of-client-contact-youre-receiving\/' target='_blank'> Quality of client contact<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-work-life-balance-at-your-firm\/' target='_blank'> Work\/life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/if-you-did-a-vacation-scheme-with-your-firm-how-would-you-rate-it\/' target='_blank'> Vacation schemes<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-confident-are-you-that-you-will-be-kept-on-at-the-end-of-your-training-contract\/' target='_blank'> Confident of being kept on<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-inclusiveness-of-your-workplace-environment\/' target='_blank'> Inclusiveness<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/careers\/trainees\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thrings.com\/careers\/trainees\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:79.5%\">79.5<span class=\"score-title\">Satisfaction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:81.8%\">81.8<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Quality of client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Work\/life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:63.1%\">63.1<span class=\"score-title\">Social life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">93.5<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. Scheme<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:81.8%\">81.8<span class=\"score-title\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:60.8%\">60.8<span class=\"score-title\">Remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-13558\" class=\"post-13558 profiles type-profiles status-publish hentry publications-future-lawyers-2025-26\">\n\t\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div class=\"survey-results tab-listing\">  \n   \n        \n<h2>Survey Results - Trainee feedback on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Thrings LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n\n           <style>\n#chartdiv {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 800px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n            \n  <!-- Resources -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/core.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/charts.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/themes\/animated.js\"><\/script>\n            \n<!-- HTML -->\n<div id=\"chartdiv\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- Chart code -->\n<script>\n\/\/ Themes begin\nam4core.useTheme(am4themes_animated);\n\/\/ Themes end\n\n\/\/ Create chart instance\nvar chart = am4core.create(\"chartdiv\", am4charts.XYChart3D);\n\n\/\/ Add data\nchart.data = [{\n  \"question\": \"Satisfaction\",\n  \"result\": \"79.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your overall job satisfaction?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Expectations\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How far has the firm lived up to your expectations?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work quality\",\n  \"result\": \"81.8\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"86.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"86.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"63.1\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Vac. 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I chose the firm for its wealth of expertise and good quality clients\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018I never feel nervous approaching someone senior to ask a question. Partners are patient and willing to take time to explain things\u2019, \u2018kind people, understanding, approachability and assistance\u2019, \u2018how approachable everyone is from support staff to senior fee-earners, there is an open door policy\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018Salary can stand out as being lower than other firms in Bristol\u2019, \u2018poor IT and technology, low salaries for Bristol\u2019, \u2018the legal technology is outdated and slow\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best moment?<\/strong> \u2018Being able to attend a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London\u2019, \u2018attending a hearing at London Royal Courts of Justice\u2019, \u2018attending the Rolls Building in London for a High Court hearing\u2019, \u2018taking the lead from start to finish on various files throughout my different seats&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst moment?<\/strong> \u2018At times, seat choices seemed scarce particularly in Bristol\u2019, \u2018difficulty deciding where to qualify\/choose between seats\u2019, \u2018quieter periods when there is less work available\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Thrings LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p>Thrings attracts trainees with its reputation as a friendly, values-driven regional firm. Several point to the \u201cgreat culture from top down, [with] partners very approachable\u201d and the firm\u2019s \u201cwealth of expertise and good quality clients.\u201d Others highlight the \u201copportunities, areas of law available, [and] reputation,\u201d while one trainee notes they joined as a paralegal and chose to stay on because of the strength of the practice and client base. For many, the firm\u2019s \u201cgreat values and a great reputation\u201d locally were decisive. The training experience is described as supportive and hands-on. Trainees emphasise the \u201cexposure and responsibility\u201d they receive, coupled with the accessibility of senior lawyers. One reports that training here is \u201cmuch less stressful, more inclusive of trainees, with more client contact and quality work\u201d. Another adds that \u201cno one gets to the point of feeling burnt out or overwhelmed like I have heard at other firms,\u201d with the firm\u2019s supportive environment seen as a real differentiator. The firm\u2019s culture is consistently praised. Trainees say they \u201cnever feel nervous approaching someone senior to ask a question\u201d and describe \u201ckind people\u201d and benefitting from \u201cunderstanding, and assistance.\u201d An open-door policy is widely valued, plus \u201chaving a good work-life balance\u201d comes through as a defining feature of the experience. Not everything is perfect, however. The most common criticism is financial, with salaries said to be \u201clower than comparable firms in Bristol.\u201d Others mention \u201cpoor IT and technology,\u201d with outdated systems sometimes slowing work. Highlights of the training contract often involve significant exposure to the courts. Trainees recall \u201cattending a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice\u201d and the Rolls Building in London, as well as \u201ctaking the lead from start to finish on various files.\u201d Others single out the \u201cfriendly and welcoming\u201d nature of colleagues across offices. More challenging moments include \u201cquieter periods when there is less work available\u201d and uncertainty around seat allocations. Hybrid working is seen as a strength: the policy is \u201cvery good and generally supervisors have been flexible,\u201d with \u201ctwo to three days a week\u201d from home typically allowed. Pro bono, however, is described as limited, with several trainees noting they \u201chave not come across any\u201d opportunities. For those after a friendly, supportive culture with early responsibility and a healthy work-life balance, Thrings is a strong choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\">A day in the life of... Jessica Fry, trainee, Thrings<\/h2>\n\t\t <p><img height=\"200\" width=\"200\" alt=\"Jessica Fry, Thrings LLP\" class=\"ditl-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/jessica-fry.jpg\"\/>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Commercial dispute resolution; Private property; Real estate<\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t Cardiff University\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> Law LLB \u2013 First Class Honours<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p><strong>8.30am:<\/strong> Prep for the day. I always aim to get into the office at least half an hour before the \u2018typical\u2019 working day begins. I find this is the perfect time to plan priorities for the day and to catch up with the team before everyone\u2019s day gets hectic! I also go through any emails that I have received since logging off the day before and familiarise myself with the files that could exchange, and those that are due to complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.00am:<\/strong> Emails and enquiries. I spend the morning going through my priority list and actioning those that are most urgent. This consists of going through client emails and answering any queries they have on their property sale\/purchase. I also spend this time drafting enquiries or replies to enquiries on sales\/purchases I am assisting on. Once I finish drafting these, I go through what I have prepared with my supervisor and discuss any concerns\/questions I have. These discussions are invaluable for my learning and growth as I take the feedback forward into the next time I do these tasks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.00am:<\/strong> Trainee meeting. Every two weeks all the trainees have a catch-up with the trainee principal and emerging talent advisor. This is a great opportunity to catch up with the trainees spread across the different offices to see how everyone is getting on in their current seat, and to update on what we have been up to both in and out of work. The trainees, along with the others in the Thrings Academy, also take on the role of organising the Christmas party for the firm, so this provides an opportunity to update on progress and plan next steps. These catch-ups are an invaluable part of a trainee\u2019s calendar and help with both settling into the firm and developing relationships with fellow trainees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.30am:<\/strong> Catch-up and drafting. After the trainee meeting, I spend time going through any emails\/calls that have come in during this time, discuss the action required with my supervisor and action accordingly. I also spend this time drafting a report on title for a clients\u2019 purchase. This involves going through the searches, enquiries, title documents and correspondence for the purchase and detailing\/summarising it into a report for the clients to read. I find consolidating the information and documents into a client-friendly format is a great drafting and learning opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.00pm:<\/strong> Lunch break. Our Bath office is located in a beautiful central location, Queen Square, therefore my lunch break consists of taking a stroll through the scenic Bath streets to get some fresh air (and sometimes do a little bit of shopping!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.00pm:<\/strong> Drafting and meeting prep. After enjoying some fresh air and stretching my legs during my lunch break, I then immerse myself back into drafting the report on title that I started before lunch. This means I go back to the report with \u2018fresh eyes\u2019 and review what I have already written and fill in any remaining gaps. As I have a client meeting this afternoon, I then spend some time preparing for this meeting. This involves printing off the key documents for the meeting and making a note of the points we are going to discuss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.00pm:<\/strong> Client meeting. This afternoon my supervisor and I have a meeting with clients to discuss the updates on their sale and purchase and the enquiries that remain outstanding. This meeting consists of advising on different elements of their sale and purchase and answering the clients\u2019 queries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.00pm:<\/strong> End of day consolidation. After the client meeting, I spend time writing an attendance note for the client meeting; summarising what was discussed and the next steps that have been agreed. Once I have wrapped up urgent matters from this afternoon, I update my to-do list with tasks that I have completed through the day and those that remain outstanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.00pm:<\/strong> Networking. Although this time marks the end of the working day, today I have a social with Bath Young Professionals at a local event space for an after-work drink and catch up. Trainees have so many opportunities to attend networking events across the different offices &#8211; for example, a drink and activity with the team, junior lawyer events, a social with fellow trainees, etc. These are great to get involved with as it provides an opportunity to network and build connections with colleagues and other like-minded professionals.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>The firm:<\/strong> Thrings is dedicated to providing growth and success to its clients, contacts and colleagues, with a focus on providing exceptional legal service and fostering long-term relationships with its increasingly broad client base.<br \/>\nFrom its offices in London, Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Romsey and the Wye Valley, Thrings\u2019 diverse teams of experts act for clients across a range of sectors, from agriculture and development of land to business growth, banking and finance, as well as through a comprehensive array of private client services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The clients:<\/strong> The National Farmers Union (NFU); Lovehoney; GS Yuasa; HSBC; Sothebys International Realty (UK Franchise); Boost &amp; Co (now Growth Lending); The Government of Romania; Queensberry Promotions Limited and Queensberry Commercial Limited; NatWest Bank; Newland Homes; Truespeed Communications Limited; Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Santander UK plc; Royal Bank of Scotland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The deals:<\/strong> Negotiating the legal aspects of one of the UK\u2019s most significant environmental mitigation schemes, spanning four local planning authorities in Norfolk which will help new development in the area reach nutrient neutrality; acting for property developer Baylis Estates on the sale of land in Wiltshire to technology giant Siemens for the development of a brand new \u00a3100m digital engineering and R&amp;D facility; representing Fridays Ltd, one of the country\u2019s largest free-range egg producers, in the Court of Appeal to secure a nationally significant judgment in seeking business rates exemptions; acting for charity Avon Needs Trees in securing multimillion-pound funding and the corresponding land purchase to create the South West\u2019s largest new woodland; acting for a national agricultural group in connection with a \u00a350m refinancing involving a number of high-street banks; advising the National Farmers Union (NFU) and its members on the legal aspects around compulsory purchases of land in relation to the delivery of the HS2 rail line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior partner:<\/strong>\u00a0Jonathan Payne<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing partner:<\/strong>\u00a0Simon Holdsworth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other offices:<\/strong>\u00a0Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Ross-on-Wye, Lydney, Romsey and London.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are:<\/strong>\u00a0Thrings is based in the South West and is a major player along the M4 corridor and surrounding area. We are a vibrant law firm with a diverse client base, offering excellent structured career prospects to ambitious trainees. We operate from offices in Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Wye Valley, London and Romsey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we do:<\/strong> Thrings is a trusted legal adviser offering specialist advice to clients across a variety of disciplines, ranging from start-ups and entrepreneurs to household names, forging lasting relationships that have spanned decades.<\/p>\n<p>We have specialists who support in areas such as agriculture, banking and finance, development of land, business growth and private client, with a growing presence of clients operating internationally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we\u2019re looking for:<\/strong> We\u2019re seeking talented graduates to join us in 2026 and beyond.\u202f We typically look for candidates who have a 2(1) degree as a minimum who have already completed (or are imminently completing) their LPC or SQE.\u202fWe haven\u2019t yet transitioned trainee recruitment solely to the SQE route but expect this will happen in a few years. Someone who has an eagerness to learn, will throw themselves in to a challenge and put our clients and colleagues at the heart of what they do will fit in well at Thrings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong> With our dedicated Thrings Academy initiative designed to support the growth of skills outside of those trained within your team, you can expect professional development that will equip you for a long and varied career at Thrings.<\/p>\n<p>We feel it\u2019s important to develop your skills from the get-go and a supported training contract will mean you will get the opportunity to experience at least three different legal disciplines. Our trainees agree \u2013 it\u2019s one of the reasons our trainees really rate the opportunity at Thrings.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of everything legal, you\u2019ll be involved in supporting our social calendar, alongside getting the opportunity to go along to networking events to represent the firm. All in all, a training contract at Thrings teaches you more than just the legal skills you need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks:<\/strong> We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including life insurance, private medical insurance, health checks, discounted shopping at a number of retailers, gym discounts, season ticket loans, cycle to work schemes, 25 days of annual leave plus Christmas closedown days, and a day off for your birthday!<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of organised social events across our offices that run throughout the year, with everyone from partners to juniors encouraged to join.<\/p>\n<p>Joining Thrings is more than just joining a law firm \u2013 it\u2019s joining our mission to help develop the better you.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p><strong>Percentage of female associates:<\/strong> 79.1% (of the associate\/senior associate group)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of female partners:<\/strong> 52.7% (of all partners inc equity)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n      \n            \n                 \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#ditl\">A day in the life of...<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/li>          \r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Thrings LLP<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:<\/strong>\u00a0Via our<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thrings.com\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u202frecruitment platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved:<\/strong>\u00a0There are three stages to the process: initial application, which includes CV and application questions, then a Teams interview followed by an invite to an assessment centre or vacation scheme which will involve a group activity, presentation, written exercise, interview and roleplay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment:<\/strong> Holly Piper \u2013 Emerging Talent Development Advisor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 5 November 2025 for 2026 training contracts\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Thrings LLP<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a333,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a335,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a356,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:<\/strong> 55<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:<\/strong> 116<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2026:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications received pa:<\/strong>\u00a0100+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage interviewed:<\/strong>\u00a0minimum of 10% (to assessment centre\/vacation scheme)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnover of the firm in 2024:<\/strong> \u00a326.5m<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n<iframe title=\"Thrings enabling growth hr film\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QSwQg7TmGWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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