Appleby's strength and success depends on our commitment to recruit and develop people from the communities in which we operate. Our culture is enabling, supportive and meritocratic. Our relationships are based on fairness, dignity and respect.

As one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal services, a career at Appleby offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most highly respected practitioners in the offshore world.

Whether you are looking to join our legal, or business services teams, we are interested in people with the drive and ability to flourish in a highly professional and friendly environment.

Appleby is now accepting applications for our 2027 Pupillage Trainee Program (the Program). Note that the Program is only available to Bermudians, Spouses of Bermudians, and Permanent Resident Certificate holders.

The Program is a 2 year training programme. Within the initial year, each Trainee will have to complete 3 four month seats in the following practice areas: Corporate, Dispute Resolution, or Insurance. Each Trainee is assigned a mentor in the seat they are sitting and is assessed by their mentor at the mid-way point and at the end of their seat. 

After successfully completing the first year of training, Trainees will be eligible to be called to the Bermuda Bar. Following their call to the Bermuda Bar each Trainee will complete 1 twelve month seats in the practice areas of their choice

When applying, please upload a copy of your transcript under our Document section. Academic and personal references can be uploaded in our Other Documents section.

Closing Date: 31 July 2027