Aspiring solicitors encouraged to apply to our Guernsey SQE Trainee Programme
15 September 2025
Applications are open for our SQE Trainee Programme in Guernsey, a two-year course where trainees will gain hands-on experience across the firm's legal practice groups.
The fixed-term programme will begin in September 2026 in our Guernsey office. Over the course of the two years, trainees will obtain the necessary practical experience rotating between practice groups, whilst also studying for the Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Successful trainees will receive a competitive reward package, which covers SQE preparation course costs, exam fees, and paid study leave; and will benefit from high quality mentorship throughout the period.
Upon successful qualification and admission as a solicitor, trainees will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent Associate level role at Mourant. To date, we have supported 10 employees across Guernsey and Jersey through the SQE and into their legal careers at the firm as qualified England and Wales solicitors. We have also launched a similar Trainee Solicitor Programme in Jersey.
Guernsey Managing Partner, John Lewis, said:
"Our SQE Trainee Programme is designed to give aspiring solicitors the best possible start to their legal careers. It combines meaningful, hands-on experience with valuable mentorship from talented, experienced lawyers from across our Guernsey practice, underpinned by structured learning, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. We’re proud to offer a pathway that not only opens doors to the profession but also helps us grow a diverse and talented team that delivers outstanding service to our clients."
The SQE, introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2021, is designed to make qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales more accessible to individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. In 2024, the SQE replaced the Legal Practice Course (LPC) as the main route to qualification.
Applications for the Mourant SQE Trainee Programme close on Friday 21 November 2025 and should be submitted via our website.
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About Mourant
Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services.
