WSP Solicitors

Overview

WSP Solicitors is a Gloucestershire-based full-service law firm operating from Stroud and Gloucester. The firm positions itself as a trusted local adviser to both private and commercial clients, offering a broad range of services (notably family, commercial/company work, wills/trusts/probate and residential & commercial conveyancing) and holding Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. WSP emphasises people-focused service, a strong local community presence and investment in training and development for its lawyers and trainees.

• Headquarters: Stroud, 3-7 Rowcroft
• Offices: 2

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Corporate & M&A
• Family Law
• Private Client & Wealth
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
• Commercial Contracts
• Public Law

Geographic Focus: Primarily focused on Gloucestershire and the surrounding region, with offices in Stroud (head office) and Gloucester. The firm serves local individuals, SMEs and charities and positions itself as a regional full-service adviser rather than a national or international practice.

Training Contract

All trainees undergo a comprehensive induction supported by a compulsory three-month paralegal period. LPC route: after the paralegal period trainees undertake a combination of seats including a specialised long seat agreed before the start of the training contract; trainees will undertake at least one non-litigious and one litigious seat. SQE route: after the paralegal period trainees complete a specialised 20-month seat in an agreed department plus a four-month litigious or non-litigious seat depending on the specialised department. During each seat trainees are allocated a training supervisor (generally a Director) and receive regular coaching, reviews and formal meetings with the Training Principal.

• Academic Requirements: Preferably a 2.1 undergraduate degree (2.2 will also be considered). LPC or SQE (1 & 2) qualification expected. Paralegal experience is highly desired. Strong academics plus soft skills such as communication, teamwork and IT are required, and an interest in the Gloucestershire area is sought.
• Application Deadline: 31 july 2026

Seat Options

• Corporate & M&A
• Family Law
• Private Client & Wealth
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Mentorship

During each seat a training supervisor (generally a Director) is allocated to the trainee. Trainees have weekly catch-ups with supervising solicitors, monthly meetings with the Trainee Principal, and firm-wide trainee meetings with the Trainee Principal and Managing Director. The firm emphasises regular coaching, reviews and a structured induction to identify learning styles and training plans.

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Programmes & Schemes

What WSP Solicitors Looks For

Key Competencies

• Strong academics (preferably a 2.1; 2.2 considered)
• Communication
• Teamwork
• IT skills
• Client care and approachability
• Interest in working in Gloucestershire / local commitment
• Paralegal experience

Evidence Signals

• Paralegal experience and on-the-job apprenticeship experience
• Progress on LPC or SQE (e.g. studying/completed LPC, SQE entry)
• Volunteering or community legal work (e.g. Nelson Trust clinic)
• Local networking or involvement with Gloucestershire-based organisations

Benefits & Wellbeing

• A salary in excess of the SRA recommended
• Access to Bonus and Pension schemes
• Company Sick Scheme
• Sponsored training
• 24 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Life assurance
• Opticians Scheme
• Staff discount
• Free Parking

Wellbeing

WSP emphasises staff wellbeing in its WSP DNA values and supports staff via community and charity initiatives (including a charity partnership with Maggie’s, involvement with the Nelson Trust drop-in clinic) and internal safeguarding measures implemented during COVID-19. The firm highlights staff support, progression and training as part of its culture.

Awards & Recognition

• Conveyancing Quality Accreditation (Conveyancing Quality Scheme)
• Finalist – C2S Awards 2025 (Customer Excellence)
• Finalist – C2S Awards 2025 (Talent, Training & Development)
• Finalist – National Paralegal Awards 2022 (Stacey Griffiths shortlisted)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

WSP states that it is an Equal Opportunities employer and includes Equality & Diversity information on its website.

• Equality & Diversity page
• WSP is an Equal Opportunities employer
• Charity partner: Maggie’s in Cheltenham
• Nelson Trust drop-in clinic (community legal support)

Pro Bono

The firm participates in community legal support such as the Nelson Trust drop-in clinic to provide accessible legal advice to local people; staff also volunteer in local community activities and events.

Innovation

The firm describes itself as future-focused and willing to embrace change and technology as part of being commercially successful, but the site does not list specific legal tech platforms or branded innovation programmes.

Quick Application Angles

• Stress your commitment to Gloucestershire and local community involvement — WSP emphasises regional focus and looks for candidates with an interest in the area.
• If applying for family or child law seats, reference relevant paralegal or clinic experience (e.g. work with care proceedings, Nelson Trust clinics) and any court exposure you have.
• Highlight practical on-the-job experience: the firm values paralegal/apprenticeship backgrounds and LPC/SQE progress — make your current training route and practical tasks explicit.
• Reference WSP’s WSP DNA values (Approachable, Trusted, Human, Commercially Successful, Uncomplicated) and give concrete examples of how you demonstrate those behaviours in client or team settings.