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Kickstart your career in law at Cleaver Fulton Rankin.
Our Programmes
The firm offers two training programmes – our work experience programme and our trainee solicitor programme.
Each programme will give you the opportunity to experience life in a commercial law firm – whether you’re curious to know if a career in law is for you or you’ve made your career decision.
Work Experience
Programme
Places available throughout the year.
Duration: Up to one week.
Trainee Solicitor
Programme
Up to four trainee solicitors hired each year.
Duration: Two years.
What we look for in an applicant.
As a firm, we are keen to attract the best team members. We look for people who share our culture and are keen to learn and understand the opportunities that lie ahead within the legal industry.
We are seeking the future generation of solicitors who have the desire to go that extra mile to understand who we are as a firm and the work we do.
We look for individuals with:
- Outstanding academic performance
- Exceptional client service
- Strong commercial awareness
- Drive, ambition and enthusiasm
- Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
- Strong values and culture
How to work for us.
1. Work Experience Programme
Work experience opportunities are available throughout the year. If you are interested in finding out more about opportunities available, please email us.
2. Trainee Solicitor Programme
Our trainee recruitment period is currently closed.
The stages of our application process are as follows:
- Application for the Trainee Solicitor Programme opens (October)
- Open evening scheduled to find out more (October)
- Application deadline (November)
- Round 1 Interview
- Round 2 Assessment Exercise
- Offer
Download our Trainee Solicitor Programme brochure.
Upcoming Events and News
The latest Events and News from Cleaver Fulton Rankin.
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February 18th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is awarded Investors in People Accrediation
Investors in People awarded Cleaver Fulton Rankin, a leading Belfast based law firm, the Investors in People,…
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February 17th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin & Women in Property NI discuss Urban Living
Women in Property NI in conjunction with Cleaver Fulton Rankin held the first event in its ‘Visible…
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February 13th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin sponsors Made in Northern Ireland Awards
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is delighted to sponsor the Insider Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2020, which recognises…
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February 11th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin nominated in four NI Dealmakers Awards categories
Cleaver Fulton Rankin has received four nominations in the Insider Northern Ireland Dealmakers Awards 2020. The firm…
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February 11th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin advises Microsoft on the funding of the establishment of its Belfast cyber security centre
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is delighted to have advised Microsoft on the establishment of its Belfast-based cyber security…
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February 10th, 2020
Cleaver Fulton Rankin welcomes three new Directors
Cleaver Fulton Rankin has grown its senior team of legal professionals, introducing three new Directors. The firm…
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Get In Touch
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
“At Cleaver Fulton Rankin we place a strong emphasis on our recruitment, training and retention of the best commercial lawyers. We believe the key to our success is through creating a culture where our people can reach their full potential and feel supported at every level. We instil knowledge, grow and develop our people, and our trainee programme is a reflection of this. We provide trainees with the tools and support, to enable success and a long and prosperous career. We are delighted that many of our trainees have gone on to become successful lawyers and directors within our firm. This speaks volumes, highlighting that our HR approach and the quality of our Trainee Solicitor Programme is exceptional and effective”.
Kerri Bradley, HR Director
“I began my journey at Cleaver Fulton Rankin as a trainee solicitor in 1997 and with support of the firm’s development programme, I was the first of my class of trainees to make it to Director. My job role has considerably changed from my first day in the firm and I am grateful for every experience Cleaver Fulton Rankin has given me to succeed and develop”.
Patrick Fleming, Director
“Cleaver Fulton Rankin has taken a hands-on approach to my training and development. From the very beginning they have involved me in high-value transactions and have made me feel like an integral part of the team – be it by asking me to draft key documents, meet new clients or attend informative seminars. The open door policy means it’s very easy to ask lots of questions and bounce ideas off more experienced solicitors”.
Aimee Donaldson, Trainee
“Cleaver Fulton Rankin places a strong emphasis on training and development and has actively encouraged my career progression to date from trainee to Associate Solicitor today. My journey has been exciting, rewarding and not without its challenges, but Cleaver Fulton Rankin has supported me every step of the way”.
Kathryn Laverty, Associate Solicitor