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Gowling WLG: does its training contract sponsor a UK visa?

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Unconfirmed. Gowling WLG publishes no sponsorship policy for its training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. Training contracts start roughly two years after offer, typically each August, with four six-month seats including a mandatory Real Estate seat. The firm funds required postgraduate study and maintenance grants, and states first year and second year salaries by office, but nothing on the page addresses right to work or sponsorship for international candidates.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
London £48,500 rising to £53,500 in year two; Birmingham £33,000 rising to £36,000
2027 cycle
No published date as of 23 September 2026
Confidence
high
“First-year salaries for trainees are £48,500 in London and £33,000 in Birmingham, rising to £53,500 and £36,000 in the second year.”
Gowling WLG, from its own careers pages
The catch: No minimum A-Level or degree classification is required, but training contracts start roughly two years after the assessment centre, so a 2027 offer would not begin until around 2029.
Gowling WLG early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does Gowling WLG sponsor visas for its training contract?

Unconfirmed. Gowling WLG publishes no sponsorship policy for its training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. Training contracts start roughly two years after offer, typically each August, with four six-month seats including a mandatory Real Estate seat. The firm funds required postgraduate study and maintenance grants, and states first year and second year salaries by office, but nothing on the page addresses right to work or sponsorship for international candidates.

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 Gowling WLG?

No minimum A-Level or degree classification is required, but training contracts start roughly two years after the assessment centre, so a 2027 offer would not begin until around 2029.

How should I confirm Gowling WLG's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Gowling WLG'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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