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Burnetts: does its solicitor training contract sponsor a UK visa?

No published policySolicitor Training Contract (2029 intake)

Unconfirmed. Burnetts publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. A two-year contract with four six-month seats, for candidates who have, or are completing, the LPC; the Professional Skills Course at Northumbria University is funded. The firm says the SQE route has replaced the LPC route for new students, and also lists SQE qualifying work experience and a Level 6 solicitor apprenticeship. The pages do not mention visas or right to work.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
training contract
2027 cycle
Applications for the 2029 intake are open, deadline 30th June 2027
Confidence
high
“This programme is usually recruited for two years in advance of commencement, with applications for our 2029 intake now open.”
Burnetts, from its own careers pages
The catch: This is a 2029 start, recruited two years ahead, and it is open only to candidates who already hold or are completing the LPC.
Burnetts early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Burnetts publishes about this programme

Checked against Burnetts's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does Burnetts sponsor visas for its solicitor training contract?

Unconfirmed. Burnetts publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. A two-year contract with four six-month seats, for candidates who have, or are completing, the LPC; the Professional Skills Course at Northumbria University is funded. The firm says the SQE route has replaced the LPC route for new students, and also lists SQE qualifying work experience and a Level 6 solicitor apprenticeship. The pages do not mention visas or right to work.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Burnetts?

This is a 2029 start, recruited two years ahead, and it is open only to candidates who already hold or are completing the LPC.

When do applications open for the Burnetts solicitor training contract?

Applications for the 2029 intake are open, deadline 30th June 2027. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Burnetts's own site.

How should I confirm Burnetts's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Burnetts's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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