Lewis Silkin: does its training contract 2029 sponsor a UK visa?

Yes, with conditionsTraining Contract 2029

Yes. Lewis Silkin sponsors its training contract 2029 for eligible international graduates. Two year training contract in London, Belfast, Cardiff and Manchester, with four six-month seats and optional secondments. The firm recruits two years ahead, so this round is for 2029 starts. International applicants are welcome, and any offer is conditional on the right to work in the UK. Applicants who need sponsorship are asked to explain how they intend to qualify, and each is considered case by case. GDL/PGDL, LPC and SQE fees are reimbursed or sponsored, with a maintenance grant while studying.

Sponsors grads?: Sponsors
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: training contract
2027 cycle: Applications for 2029 training contracts open on 21 October 2026 and close at 23:59 on 21 December 2026
Confidence: high

“If you are successful in securing a training contract, we currently hold a Visa Sponsorship license and will provide the relevant support with obtaining the necessary work permits and visas.”

Lewis Silkin, from its own careers pages

The catch: Sponsorship is 'subject to eligibility and compliance with UK Home Office requirements', and the firm says it will look at sponsorship cases individually, so it is not an unconditional promise.

Lewis Silkin early careers Verify on gov.uk See the licence record

Applying to Lewis Silkin? Check your CV first.

Most graduate applications are filtered by an ATS before a human ever sees them. Scan your CV against a real job description in 30 seconds, free.

Will your CV pass Lewis Silkin’s ATS? Run a free scan

What Lewis Silkin publishes about this programme

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

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

Sources

https://www.lewissilkin.com/life-at-ls/careers/trainees

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does Lewis Silkin sponsor visas for its training contract 2029?

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 Lewis Silkin?

Sponsorship is 'subject to eligibility and compliance with UK Home Office requirements', and the firm says it will look at sponsorship cases individually, so it is not an unconditional promise.

When do applications open for the Lewis Silkin training contract 2029?

Applications for 2029 training contracts open on 21 October 2026 and close at 23:59 on 21 December 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Lewis Silkin's own site.

How should I confirm Lewis Silkin's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Lewis Silkin'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.

Other law schemes

Before you apply

Scan your CV against UK applicant tracking systems for free, then tailor it to the schemes that can actually sponsor you.

Will your CV pass Lewis Silkin’s ATS? Run a free scan Create a free account See all graduate schemes

Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.