23 July 2025
Trainee solicitors should be paid a minimum of £24,916 (up from £24,320) outside of London, or £28,090 (up from £27,418) if working in London for qualifying work experience (QWE) or during their training contract, the Law Society has recommended
This represents a 2.45% rise on the current minimum salary, which is roughly in line with inflation.
Law Society president Richard Atkinson said: ‘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 recommended minimum is reviewed in June each year.
