Workshops for Trainees and Apprentices
Numbers for Trainee Solicitors and Solicitor Apprentices 2026
Our 2026 numeracy training equips trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices with the essential mathematical skills required for legal practice in large law firms. The course focuses on accuracy, confidence, and professionalism in financial calculations and drafting across real estate, litigation, commercial, and corporate law.
Session A - Foundations & Core Legal Applications
- Importance of numeracy in legal practice and professional standards
- Mental arithmetic refreshers and practical tips
- Mathematical notation, estimating, and number sense
- Order of operations (BODMAS/BIDMAS), fractions, percentages, and conversions
- Time, date, and inflation calculations
- Technology tools, including calculators, spreadsheets, and AI
Session B - Applied Legal Numeracy in Practice
- Interest calculations (simple, compound, APR, late payments)
- VAT calculations and common pitfalls
- Indexation adjustments and clause checks
- Property calculations: SDLT, completion statements, rent apportionments
- Corporate and commercial calculations: share capital, profit margins, and break-even analysis
- Time value of money: NPV, IRR, discounted cashflow
- Practical spreadsheet skills to avoid errors and save time
Each session includes hands on exercises to reinforce learning and ensure practical application in real legal scenarios.
