2 articles on trainee & paralegal tax for UK solicitors and law firms.
The library
2 guides for UK solicitors and law firms.
UK trainee solicitor salaries in 2026/27 range from £25,000 at small high-street firms to £60,000+ at Magic Circle firms. Most are in £28,000-£40,000 range. We cover salaries by firm type, post-qualification jumps, take-home after tax and student loan.
6 min read
Trainee solicitors on a training contract are employees for tax purposes, so their salary is processed through PAYE. This article explains the tax treatment, employer NI costs, and the National Minimum Wage exemption that applies to qualifying trainees. It also covers common pitfalls firms face when setting trainee pay.
7 min read
Free consultation
Income tax, National Insurance and student loan deductions all land on the same payslip, and the picture changes again where training is funded through an apprenticeship. Ask a specialist accountant for a plain explanation of your own position.
No obligation and no hard sell. If your position is already right, we will say so.
Keep exploring