Job Description

As a trainee at Howes Percival, you will complete our two year programme which consists of four six-month seats, each in a different department. You will usually have the opportunity to gain experience in at least two of our offices. At present, we recruit trainees for East Midlands (Leicester, Northampton and Milton Keynes) and East Anglia (Norwich and Cambridge) separately.

For more details, visit the Training Contract section of the website: Careers | Vacancies & Graduate Lawyer Training | Howes Percival

About Us

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At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.



As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission 'to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

We have been accredited with "Investors in People" since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. We achieved a two-star accreditation in the top 75 "Best Companies" (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked sixth in the top 10 "Best Large Law Firms to Work For" category.
Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house - we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.

* We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid 'charity day' per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events