{"id":13570,"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=13570"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:43:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:43:27","slug":"wedlake-bell","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/wedlake-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedlake Bell"},"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-13570","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\">Wedlake Bell<\/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\/2025\/10\/wedlake-bell-london.jpg\" alt=\"Wedlake Bell 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\/2025\/10\/wedlake-bell-london.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/wedlakebell.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: earlycareers@wedlakebell.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7406 1660<\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wedlakebell\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wedlake-bell\/mycompany\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wedlakebellgrads\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Wedlake Bell is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-good-is-your-firms-social-life\/' target='_blank'> Social life<\/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:\/\/careers.wedlakebell.com\/pages\/early-careers\">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:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/5aa5f6e4-892f-4d69-ad2d-467351b68422?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\">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\">Wedlake Bell<\/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\/2025\/10\/wedlake-bell-london.jpg\" alt=\"Wedlake Bell 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\/2025\/10\/wedlake-bell-london.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/wedlakebell.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: earlycareers@wedlakebell.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7406 1660<\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wedlakebell\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wedlake-bell\/mycompany\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wedlakebellgrads\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Wedlake Bell is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-good-is-your-firms-social-life\/' target='_blank'> Social life<\/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:\/\/careers.wedlakebell.com\/pages\/early-careers\">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:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/5aa5f6e4-892f-4d69-ad2d-467351b68422?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\">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:77.8%\">77.8<span class=\"score-title\">Satisfaction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:79.0%\">79.0<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:81.5%\">81.5<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:81.5%\">81.5<span class=\"score-title\">Quality of client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:80.2%\">80.2<span class=\"score-title\">Work\/life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:85.1%\">85.1<span class=\"score-title\">Social life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">82.7<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. Scheme<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:74.2%\">74.2<span class=\"score-title\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:62%\">62<span class=\"score-title\">Remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:63.2%\">63.2<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.3%\">86.3<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-13570\" class=\"post-13570 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\">Wedlake Bell<\/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\": \"77.8\",\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\": \"79.0\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"81.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"80.2\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"85.1\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Vac. 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Trainees highlight \u201capproachability and work-life balance,\u201d \u201ca positive and human approach to recruitment,\u201d and \u201cthe smaller trainee intake which means each trainee is treated as an individual and not a number.\u201d The firm\u2019s full-service offering and niche strengths, particularly in private client work and areas such as art, luxury, and IP, also attract candidates. Training is described as supportive and hands-on. \u201cPartners at my firm are more approachable and it is less hierarchical,\u201d and \u201cgreat access to good quality work, given more responsibility from day one.\u201d Responsibility and ownership are encouraged, with trainees contributing to the strategy and conduct of matters rather than just performing isolated tasks. Colleagues and the social culture are frequently praised: \u201cthe people,\u201d and \u201cthe firm has a great social life (ski trips and monthly terrace drinks).\u201d Trainees appreciate approachable partners and supportive colleagues, which enhances learning and development. Challenges mainly relate to remuneration and office expectations: \u201cNQ salary is starting to fall behind the market,\u201d and hybrid working is limited, with trainees generally expected in the office five days a week. Some trainees experience differences in approach across the firm: \u201cFor trainees, it is left to individual teams\u2026 this results in inconsistencies between departments.\u201d Work highlights include taking ownership of matters and working on high-profile transactions: \u201cPresenting advice directly to an overseas client based on my own research\u201d and \u201cgetting very involved in a large corporate transaction.\u201d Difficult moments stem from heavy workloads or unsupportive supervisors. Pro bono and CSR opportunities exist but are limited: \u201cCSR is taken seriously\u2026 there is not a focus on pro bono,\u201d though fundraising and charity events are available for engagement. For those seeking hands-on work, supportive colleagues, and a strong work-life balance, Wedlake Bell fits the bill.<\/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... Alice Anderson, trainee solicitor, Wedlake Bell LLP<\/h2>\n\t\t <p>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Commercial property (core); Private client (offshore); Pensions and employee benefits (current)<\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t University of Birmingham\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> History and American &amp; Canadian Studies (1st Class)<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p><strong>7.00am:<\/strong> I wake up and get myself ready for the day, enjoying a cup of tea before leaving the house just before 8am to catch the tube to work. If you fancy cycling or running in, there\u2019s a bike shed and lockers downstairs in the building, complete with showers, towels, and shampoo etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.45am:<\/strong> I arrive at the office and grab a bowl of porridge, which the firm kindly provides each day. On Mondays and Fridays, there\u2019s the added treat of a full English or continental breakfast in exchange for a 50p donation to the firm\u2019s charity of the year. It\u2019s a great way to start the day and catch up with colleagues in the kitchen before settling at my desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.00am:<\/strong> I begin by reviewing any emails that have come in overnight, which helps me shape my to-do list for the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.30am:<\/strong> One of today\u2019s tasks is helping to draft an article for our department\u2019s publication,\u00a0<em>Pension Compass<\/em>. It\u2019s a great opportunity to research a new area of law and practise article writing\u2014something that\u2019s valuable across many departments. There\u2019s a strong research element in the pensions team, which I really enjoy. Most trainees don\u2019t have prior experience in pensions law, so tasks like this are a great way to learn on the job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.45am:<\/strong> I\u2019m asked to review the trust deed and rules of a pension scheme. The client wants to understand their powers around suspending contributions, as the defined benefit scheme is currently in surplus. I carefully check the relevant document and make notes of the key provisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12.30pm:<\/strong> I pop upstairs for some soup, which the firm provides in return for a donation (there\u2019s also a salad bar on offer, which I love in summer). I catch up with some of the other trainees, and we then pop out for a short walk. Being so close to the Thames, there are lovely walks along the river\u2014or if the sun is out, we love to sit outside St Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.30pm:<\/strong> After lunch, I finish reviewing the scheme documents. Although I have already checked the trust deed and rules, I go through the last ten years of various deeds to ensure no amendments have been implemented that change the relevant provisions I\u2019ve highlighted. Thankfully, the amendments don\u2019t affect the issue at hand. Attention to detail is absolutely key in this kind of work. I then prepare a summary email to the partner, referencing the key rules and legislation that the client would need to consider.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.00pm:<\/strong> Each week, my supervisor gives me a research task. As I\u2019m still new to the seat, the topics are broad to help me get to grips with the area. This week, I\u2019m looking into\u00a0<em>Virgin Media Ltd v NTL Pension Trustees II Ltd<\/em>\u2014a case with significant implications for defined benefit schemes. As the Pensions Scheme Bill 2025 is currently passing through Parliament, this case is key to certain new provisions coming in, and my supervisor recommends I take plenty of time to research it thoroughly. We\u2019ll then sit down and discuss it in our weekly catch-up on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.00pm:<\/strong> I sit down with the partner to discuss my review of the trust deed and rules. It\u2019s a great opportunity to explain my thought process and ask any questions. We then collaboratively draft a response to the client. Working with senior lawyers is one of the best ways to learn\u2014so much of being a trainee is about absorbing knowledge through osmosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.30pm:<\/strong> The team packs up together as we\u2019re heading to an event hosted by an actuarial firm we work with. It\u2019s a launch event for their new brand and the event is held at the Magic Circle (the magicians, not the law firms!). As well as being able to watch talented magicians, it\u2019s a great opportunity to meet others in the pensions sector. Networking and business development are key parts of life at a law firm, and it\u2019s great that trainees are encouraged to get involved and are able to practise these skills.<\/p>\n<p>On other evenings, I usually have plenty of time to make plans and see friends. The office is in a great location with plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby. I also play with the firm\u2019s netball team on Tuesday evenings in a local league\u2014we often head to the pub afterwards for a catch-up. There is also a football team and a running club, so lots to get involved in!<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.15pm:<\/strong> With my goody bag in hand, I leave the event and head home to wind down for the evening.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>The firm:<\/strong> Independent law firm Wedlake Bell is headquartered in London. The firm is renowned for its real estate and private client practice, as well as for its disputes and corporate work. Wedlake Bell advises clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to owner-managed businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The clients:<\/strong> Bank of Ireland; Countrywide; Honest Burgers; HSBC; Hugo Boss UK; Kuehne + Nagel; Lacoste; Millennium Hotels; Royal Academy of Arts; Tesco Stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior partner:<\/strong> Camilla Wallace<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing partner:<\/strong> Martin Arnold<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are: <\/strong>We have strong expertise in real estate, private client, dispute resolution and business services. Our driving force is to empower our clients by providing quality legal advice, insight and intelligence that enables them to achieve their goals, whether personal or business. We are large enough to advise on the most complex matters, but small enough to ensure that our people and our work remain exceptional and dynamic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we do:<\/strong> \u202fWith 80 partners supported by almost 200 lawyers and support staff, we operate on a four practice group model: private client, business services, real estate and dispute resolution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for in a trainee:<\/strong> We are looking for self-motivated trainees \u2013 individuals with potential who will thrive in a small, close-knit trainee intake. The key areas that we focus on are strong technical skills, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong> The training contract consists of four six-month seats in four different practice areas. Trainee solicitors are closely supervised but have client contact and responsibility from day one.<\/p>\n<p>Trainees are allocated a trainee buddy and a mentor to help them settle into life at the firm. Alongside their day-to-day role, the trainees will also attend a bespoke learning and development curriculum which covers core skills to complement their learning.<\/p>\n<p>Wedlake Bell runs firmwide events (such as firm socials and the annual walking trip) which trainees are encouraged to participate in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks: <\/strong>Pension, health insurance, dental insurance, personal health and wellbeing support including virtual GP service, life assurance, season ticket loan, corporate gym membership, additional holiday scheme, give as you earn, cycle to work scheme, employee mortgage advice, birthday leave, subsidised firm-wide trips.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p>Wedlake Bell is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Wedlake Bell runs a mentoring scheme and hosts wellbeing events throughout the year. The firm offers mental health and wellbeing support with access to therapy services, an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders.<\/p>\n<p>The firm works with Rare Technology and also offers work placements through the Sutton Trust, the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme, City University Micro-placements and 10,000 Black Interns. We have recently launched a Solicitor Apprenticeship programme and partnered with Causeway Education to run an open day and application workshop for students from a social mobility background.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK female associates:<\/strong> 62%<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK female partners:<\/strong> 34%<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK BME associates:<\/strong> 19%<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK BME partners:<\/strong> 9%<\/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 Wedlake Bell<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:<\/strong> Please submit your application via our\u202fonline application form. You will be asked to answer motivation and skills-based questions as part of your application form. We review applications as they are submitted, but will only invite candidates to interview following the application deadline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved in application:<\/strong> There are two rounds of interviews for training contracts which will take place in the summer. Both rounds will include an interview with two members of the recruitment committee and a written assessment. In the second round, candidates will also attend a networking lunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment:<\/strong> Annabel Hale, Senior Early Careers Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Please use the links below to apply for programmes at Wedlake Bell.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/5aa5f6e4-892f-4d69-ad2d-467351b68422?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for training contract 2028<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/e08279c2-3e0b-40f6-a87e-daa7689056fb?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for summer vacation scheme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/f2c4a7f6-dd11-4dfa-a7af-ca33a5787d5a?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for open day December 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/15e2bc0b-02e4-4a52-b208-1dad8fb65047?utm_campaign=The-Legal-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for solicitor apprentice programme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 1 May 2026 for 2028 contracts\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <div id=\"vacation-schemes\">\r\n  \r\n <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Vacation schemes at Wedlake Bell<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Summer:<\/strong> 22 June-10 July 2026 (apply by 12 January 2026)<\/p>\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Wedlake Bell<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a342,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a345,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a382,000<\/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> \u202f80<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:<\/strong> 200+ (including consultants, chartered legal execs, trainees)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 16<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2028:<\/strong> 8<\/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\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; 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