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Placement details

Overview.

Location: Leeds (this role is based in the Leeds office only, with a hybrid working model of at least three days a week in the office)

Application deadline: Monday 9th November 2026, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible as applications may close early if Addleshaw Goddard receive a high volume of applications.

Start date: January 2027 or sooner

Salary: £26,000 in your first year

Application criteria:

• You’ll need to have achieved a 2:1 degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a closely related technical subject.
• As the role starts in January 2027, Addleshaw Goddard are unable to accept applications from undergraduate students who will graduate in summer 2027.

Knowledge or experience of Cyber Security qualifications, or relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or SSCP, would be welcome but are not essential. If you applied for and took part in this scheme’s recruitment process between April and August 2026, you won’t be eligible for this recruitment round.

How to apply: Apply directly through the Addleshaw Goddard website by clicking ‘apply now’ at the top of the page.

About the Cyber Security Graduate Scheme.

You don’t need to be a lawyer, or to have followed a traditional technology path, to build a successful career in Addleshaw Goddard’s Cyber Security team. Based in the Leeds office within the firm’s global IT team, this graduate scheme is looking for curious, motivated people with potential, whether you’re a recent graduate, have completed an industrial placement or are just starting out in Cyber Security.

A typical day could involve checking security systems for alerts, supporting investigations into incidents, taking part in vulnerability scanning and researching the latest cyber threats and trends. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm, attend training sessions and shadow experienced professionals, all within a supportive team culture where questions are encouraged and you’re given time to learn.

This is a non rotational scheme, but your work will be varied, helping you build knowledge across:

• Security policies and procedures: helping to make sure the rules and guidelines for using systems securely and handling sensitive information are effective
• Risk assessment: identifying weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber attackers and recommending ways to reduce or manage risks
• Security systems: working with tools such as antivirus software and firewalls that protect the firm’s computers, networks and data

Network activity and security incidents: monitoring the firm’s network for unusual activity and supporting the response to potential threats

Recruitment process.

1. Application form: an online form covering your education, work experience and why you want the role, open from Monday 12th October to Monday 9th November 2026.

2. First stage interview and in tray exercise: a face to face panel interview, including the Senior Cyber Security Manager, alongside a technical in tray exercise, provisionally on Monday 23rd November 2026.

3. Second stage interview: an interview with senior members of the Cyber Security and IT Operations team, provisionally on Monday 30th November 2026.

The process is designed to assess your potential, not just what you already know, and Addleshaw Goddard welcome requests for adjustments to make it fair and accessible.

About Addleshaw Goddard.

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading law firm trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries, bringing together ambitious people to find creative solutions for their clients, colleagues and communities. The firm has been recognised with awards for its training, peer support, innovation, gender equality, culture and diversity, and particularly welcomes applications from groups currently under represented in the Cyber Security and technology sectors.

Next steps.

Apply directly through Addleshaw Goddard's website by clicking ‘apply’ at the top of this page!