Trainee Solicitor - Dublin 2026 & 2027Application Deadline: 31 January 2026Department: Global - DublinEmployment Type: Fixed Term ContractLocation: DublinDescription
Your Future Starts Here
Applications for our Dublin 2026 & 2027 Training Contract are now open. Find out more about our trainee experience here.
DAC Beachcroft Dublin is a full-service law firm with 90+ colleagues, known for our collaborative, client-focused approach.
Since we launched, we've become one of Ireland's fastest-growing and most respected firms - offering bespoke, commercial legal advice that helps our clients thrive. Why Join Us?
Real Experience – Work directly with clients and rotate through key practice areas, gaining hands-on exposure from day one.
Tailored Development – Your training contract is built around you, with structured learning and personalised support.
Expert Guidance – Learn from experienced supervisors and senior leaders across our Dublin office.
Collaborative Culture – Supportive, creative, determined, clear – these aren't just values, they're how we work.
Grow Your Network – Connect with Trainees, Partners, and colleagues across the firm and beyond.
As a full-service law firm, DAC Beachcroft Dublin provides comprehensive legal solutions across corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution matters. While we have deep expertise in many areas, our focus is on four core specialisms:Insurance – We offer the full suite of insurance services, from personal injury claims to professional liability and D&O insurance.Healthcare – Advising hospitals, insurers, and medical device companies on disputes and malpractice.Professional Services – Covering regulatory work, employment law, partnership disputes for professional service clients, engineers, surveyors, and law firms. Retail & Leisure – Supporting clients across hospitality, fitness and travel companies. We provide various services, including commercial, real estate and employment work. Our Training Contract
Our training contract blends technical expertise with personal development, all within a genuinely collaborative environment:Bright-from-day-one exposure – You'll work directly on client cases under guidance from leading experts. Rotation through diverse practices – Gain experience in multiple teams, each providing insight into different client needs.Close mentorship & support – Regular check-ins with supervisors and Partners mean you always know your next steps.Culture that empowers – Our values—supportive, creative, determined, and clear—shine through our open door ethos and collaborative spirit. Firm-wide engagement – Take part in social initiatives, projects across offices, and peer networking.
What we are looking for:Curious and Commercial Thinkers: Trainees should be eager to learn and develop a broad skill set beyond legal knowledge - like project management, data analytics, and client relationship building. Collaborative and Inclusive Mindset: The firm values team players who thrive in a supportive, friendly and inclusive culture, and who bring openness, originality and optimism to their work.Driven to Make a Difference: DACB seeks individuals who go above and beyond, are proactive in their development, and want to contribute meaningfully to both client work and the firm's innovative approach to law.
PPCPPC fee coverage + paid full salary during study period
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who brings: A minimum 2:1 degree, or non-law graduates with Preliminary Exam pass All 8 FE1 exams passed for 2026 startA minimum of 2 x FE1 exams passed for 2027 start
Application ProcessProgression through each stage is contingent on meeting the minimum requirements and being successful in the preceding stageAssessment day: 13th May 2026 – see guides attached for FAQs. Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the campaign. Invites to assessment centres will be sent after the deadline.Questions or adjustments? Email
Ready to kick-start your legal career? Apply now and make your mark.