Payne Hicks Beach: does its training contract sponsor a UK visa?

NoTraining Contract (2029 intake)

No. Payne Hicks Beach does not sponsor its training contract for international students who need a visa. The Lincoln's Inn firm, founded in 1770, is looking for five trainees to join in September 2029. Applications for that intake are open now, with a deadline of 26 March 2027, assessment days on 13 to 15 April 2027 and interviews on 20 and 21 April 2027. Pay is £52,000 in year one and £55,000 in year two, reviewed annually. Candidates need a 2:1 or to be on course for one. The firm states directly that it does not hold a sponsor licence for overseas students.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
£52,000 first year, £55,000 second year
2027 cycle
Applications open now for the 2029 intake, closing 26 March 2027
Confidence
high
The firm does not hold a licence to sponsor overseas students.
Payne Hicks Beach, from its own careers pages
The catch: The programme is branded around the 2029 intake even though applications close in March 2027, so searching for '2027' alone risks missing this opportunity.

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does Payne Hicks Beach sponsor visas for its training contract?

No. Payne Hicks Beach does not sponsor its training contract for international students who need a visa. The Lincoln's Inn firm, founded in 1770, is looking for five trainees to join in September 2029. Applications for that intake are open now, with a deadline of 26 March 2027, assessment days on 13 to 15 April 2027 and interviews on 20 and 21 April 2027. Pay is £52,000 in year one and £55,000 in year two, reviewed annually. Candidates need a 2:1 or to be on course for one. The firm states directly that it does not hold a sponsor licence for overseas students.

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 Payne Hicks Beach?

The programme is branded around the 2029 intake even though applications close in March 2027, so searching for '2027' alone risks missing this opportunity.

How should I confirm Payne Hicks Beach's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Payne Hicks Beach'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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