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Call for pay rise for England-and-Wales trainees

The Law Society of England and Wales has recommended a 2.45% salary increase, in line with inflation, for aspiring solicitors.

The increase, which is not a requirement, means trainee solicitors outside of London should be paid £24,916, and £28,090 in the capital for qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or during their training contract. 

Uplift

Law Society president Richard Atkinson (pictured) said: “The minimum salary policy and uplift supports those seeking to enter the profession.

“We encourage employers to consider this recommendation, as employers paying the recommended minimum salary for trainee solicitors could have a positive impact on equality and diversity within the legal profession.

“The policy applies to anyone undertaking a period of recognised training, such as a training contract, or anyone employed with the primary purpose of gaining qualified work experience.”