Northridge - True Picture

Firm profile

Northridge is an independent law firm that focuses on the most complex and important matters in sport.

Launched in October 2017 by a team of the UK's most prominent sports lawyers, we have become the biggest sports law practice in Europe with 37 dedicated fee earners, the firm offers a unique combination of scale and expertise to provide the depth required to staff the largest and most demanding projects.

We are recognised as Tier 1 for Sport in both leading legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500).

Training opportunities

As we are a small firm, you’ll have close contact with some of the best sports lawyers in the UK. Most of your training will be on the job, working alongside your principal and other members of the department. Alongside this, you’ll engage in our structured training to ensure you have access to regular high-quality training in all areas.

Your training contract will consist of two years of training, split into four six-month seats. You’ll gain exposure to contentious and non-contentious work, including litigation, sports arbitration, disciplinary processes, rights of appeal, regulatory issues, M&A, investments, corporate and sporting governance, employment, and gambling.

Trainees will also have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial contracts including talent endorsements, player transfers, and sponsorship agreements.

Most of our trainees will also have the opportunity to spend one of their six-month seats on secondment with one of our clients, whether that be The Football Association, or a Premier League football club. Client secondments are invaluable for learning about how our clients operate and a great chance to experience at first hand working inside a sports business.

Who should apply

We will be hiring our 2027 trainee lawyers based on a genuine interest in sports law, demonstrated by an awareness of current trends and the ability to speak informatively about sports law issues.

The 2027 application process is open to penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students, and those who have progressed past this point.

We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines, but you must have achieved, or be expected to achieve, a 2:1 or above at degree level (or equivalent). We do genuinely take into account mitigating circumstances and have a space for this on our application form. We do not have minimum A Level requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in assessment processes, including a Watson Glaser Critical Thinking assessment, a written exercise and an interview, before being offered the opportunity to attend an Assessment Centre and/or vacation scheme.

Applicants who are offered a place on our Vacation Scheme will experience an unparalleled insight into life and work at Northridge, including hands-on work experience and various activities allowing applicants to immerse themselves fully into the firm's way of life and ultimately feel like part of the team. Similarly, if you are invited to attend an Assessment Centre you will participate in several assessments and will be provided with an insight into life as a trainee at Northridge. Successful applicants will be offered a training contract starting in September 2027.

Recruitment for 2027 Training Contracts will only take place via the application process commencing with the submission of an application form prior to midday on 31 January 2025 so if you are passionate about joining Northridge, we encourage you to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environment for everyone.

Please contact careers@northridgelaw.com if you require adjustments during the assessment process.