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# Flex Legal Training Scheme with Ellie Murray-McNeive
- URL: https://www.pradipkhakhar.com/flex-legal-training-scheme-with-ellie-murray-mcneive/
- Published: 2025-10-17T18:25:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-25T21:59:41.000Z
- Author: Pradip Khakhar
- Tags: SQE Journey, #Migrated-1779746347848, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-05-25 21:59

Thinking about a career as a solicitor? The Flex Legal Training Scheme might be the perfect fit for you. This week, we hear from Ellie Murray-McNeive, Head of Talent at Flex Legal, who offers valuable insights into the Flex Legal Training Scheme.

## Question 1

**What is the Flex Training Scheme and where can we find out more?**

Flex Trainee is a 2 year training programme for aspiring solicitors to gain their Qualifying Work Experience and Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). Trainees kick of their 2 years with a 3 week in person ‘Readiness Programme’ packed full of training, networking and development. They then complete a 1 or 2 year secondment in an in house legal team at a company like Shell, Diageo, Natwest or McDonalds (to name a few!). Across the 2 years they have the support of Flex and their trainee peers.

Flex Trainee is open to those holding a qualifying law degree. We accept applications from those who already hold the LPC or SQE1 but this is not a requirement.

We launched our Co Sec trainee scheme last summer. A career in Corporate Governance is hugely interesting and rewarding. I would strongly suggest considering this route, if you're a Law, Business Management, Accounting and Finance graduates.

## Question 2

**What are the top three attributes Flex Legal looks for in candidate applications?**

- Diligence
- Commerciality
- Positivity

## Question 3

**How can I make my CV more attractive/ stand out?**

Avoiding over reliance on AI within your CV or cover letter. By all means, use AI as a tool for support but don’t rely wholly on AI or your application will lack authenticity. Those with great academics or paralegal experience will stand out; though you shouldn’t be discouraged from applying if that doesn't apply to you.

## Question 4

**What skills & practice areas are in high demand currently that employers are looking for?**

Commercial contracts experience is always in demand for our legal trainee route.

Governance or board experience is desirable but not required for Co Sec trainee.

## Question 5

**In your view, what trends are shaping the legal market?**

AI will undoubtedly change the shape of the paralegal and trainee landscape. Recent international geopolitical affairs have meant a shift in focus for some businesses away from the Diversity & Inclusion initiative. At Flex we are proud to still champion social mobility!

## More information and how to apply

To learn more and apply for the upcoming cohort, please visit [Flex.Legal](https://flex.legal/apply/flex-trainee?ref=pradipkhakhar.com)

Applications for Flex Trainee's Spring 2026 Cohort are now live until Sunday 9th November!