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Goodwin: does its trainee solicitor programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyTrainee Solicitor Programme (2029)

Unconfirmed. Goodwin publishes no sponsorship policy for its trainee solicitor programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Two-year trainee solicitor programme in London, rotating across practice areas, with PGDL/SQE sponsorship. First-year trainee salary 55,000 pounds, second year 60,000. The employer's own page says nothing about visas or sponsorship.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
First-year trainee salary: £55,000. Second-year trainee salary: £60,000.
2027 cycle
Applications for the 2029 Trainee Solicitor Programme open on 4 September 2026 and close on 4 December 2026
Confidence
high
The catch: This window is for the 2029 intake, not 2027.
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What Goodwin publishes about this programme

Checked against Goodwin'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: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does Goodwin sponsor visas for its trainee solicitor programme?

Unconfirmed. Goodwin publishes no sponsorship policy for its trainee solicitor programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Two-year trainee solicitor programme in London, rotating across practice areas, with PGDL/SQE sponsorship. First-year trainee salary 55,000 pounds, second year 60,000. The employer's own page says nothing about visas or sponsorship.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Goodwin?

This window is for the 2029 intake, not 2027.

When do applications open for the Goodwin trainee solicitor programme?

Applications for the 2029 Trainee Solicitor Programme open on 4 September 2026 and close on 4 December 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Goodwin's own site.

How should I confirm Goodwin's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Goodwin'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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