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Dear Student

Welcome to the 2011 Law Fair. Tonight will give you the opportunity to meet key recruiters in the legal sector.

We hope you enjoy this event and we wish you the best of luck in your job search!

Jenny Owen Director, LSE Careers

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Tel: 020 7955 7135

Fax: 020 7955 6846

Email: [email protected]

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Other upcoming events you might be interested to include:

• Law Ask the Recruiter, Friday 11 November

• Law firm presentations

• Employer-led skills sessions

Upcoming Law Events

Contract Negotiation by Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerWednesday 16 November 3-5pm

Interview Skills for Law by LinklatersWednesday 7 December 1-3pm

Application Forms for Law by CMS Cameron McKenna Wednesday 7 December 3-5pm

Corporate Workshop by Herbert Smith Wednesday 11 January 3-5pm

Law Interviews: Watch & Learn by Kaplan Law SchoolWednesday 18 January 1-2pm

Find out more on My Careers Service (careers.lse.ac.uk). Read your weekly LSE Careers e-news to stay up-to-date on careers seminars, employers on campus, job opportunities and much more.

Sullivan & Cromwell provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world.

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Please send a copy of your CV (including a full classifi cation and percentage breakdown of all academic results) and a covering letter to: [email protected]. We will be accepting applications for the 2012 summer vacation scheme in our London offi ce from November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.

The results we achieve have set us apart for nearly 130 years and become a model for the modern practice of law.

If you are considering a career as a solicitor, interested in working with the world’s leading companies on their most challenging matters, and feel that you have the qualities we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for a place on the 2012 summer vacation scheme in our London offi ce.

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So you want to work in... the Legal Profession?

Start your careers research by visiting the Careers Information Room, Tower Three, Floor Three. See section ‘K’ for:

• Occupational files containing job profiles, industry information and case studies

• A selection of careers reference books.

Visit the Information Room to collect free guides, detailing graduate recruitment schemes, application deadlines and employer profiles.

• Occupational files containing job profiles, industry information and case studies

• A wide selection of careers reference books including:

y Chambers Guide to UK Legal Profession

y Chambers Europe – The World’s Leading Lawyers

y Chambers Asia – The World’s Leading Lawyers

y Training Contracts & Pupillage Handbook

y Chambers Student Guide to Law 2011

y The Future of Law, Richard Susskind

y Vault Guide to the Top 50 London Law Firms

Vault and Wetfeet online careers libraries

www.lse.ac.uk/careers > Online and interactive resources > Log into Vault/Wetfeet

Visit the LSE Careers website for access to the Wetfeet and Vault online careers libraries where you can download many books as PDFs for free! Both libraries provide sector information, advice on applications and case interviews as well as a range of detailed guides on individual companies, their recruitment practices and insiders’ views about what it’s like to work there.

My Careers Service

When you log into My Careers Service (careers.lse.ac.uk), you can select your occupational interests. Choose “law”, and other sectors that interest you, to receive emails about targeted vacancies and relevant events.

My Careers Service is also where you can book appointments, events and browse vacancies.

Our websiteInformation and research

Check the Law pages on the LSE Careers website for the latest news, events at LSE and a wide range of online resources and information.

www.lse.ac.uk/careers > Employment sectors > Law

Explore the links in the left hand menu for information on more specific career areas within this industry. On these pages you will also find lists of employers, professional bodies and useful careers websites to help you to research further.

Careers events

www.lse.ac.uk/careers > Careers events Find details of all the upcoming seminars, careers fairs, skills sessions, employer presentations and ask the recruiter appointments on our careers event pages.

For further details and instructions on how to book visit My Careers Service.

Come and speak to a member of the Information Team at LSE Careers who will be happy to direct you to the best resources, events and services we offer.

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Ace your interview, Wetfeet Insider Guide

Job hunting A-Z: Landing the job you want, Wetfeet Insider Guide

View from the Top: Q&A with Legal Women Leaders, Vault

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, Vault

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Lent term 2012 @ LSE Careers

Events – Media and Communications fair, Development Month

Advice – careers advice appointments to discuss anything careers-related

Skills – skills sessions, practice interviews, volunteering

Jobs – part time, internships, graduate positions

Get started – log into My Careers Service to browse and book.

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If you’re one of the handful of graduates who join Bristows each year, you’ll be exposed to top tier work right from the start. You’ll also be surrounded by some of the most respected lawyers in their fields. This is a firm where you’ll learn fast and be stretched, but you’ll also get plenty of support and encouragement along the way. There’s no over-hiring of trainees, either. We’re particularly proud of the fact that so many of the lawyers who trained with us have gone on to become partners.

If we sound like the kind of firm for you and to find out more, please visit www.bristows.com/trainingcontracts

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20 Essex StreetWebsite: www.20essexst.com

Number of vacancies: up to 4

Method of application: OLPAS

Application deadline: OLPAS timetable

20 Essex Street has an excellent reputation as one of the leading international commercial sets. We are at the forefront of developments both in court and in international arbitration in commercial, EU, shipping and public international law. Our aim is to recruit the very best pupils who have the best chance of tenancy. This means we have high retention rates; in the past three years we have taken on over 60% of our pupils. If you are interested in pupillage in a professional, highly successful and friendly set, we offer up to 4 twelve month pupillages with awards of 55,000 (and pupils can draw down up to 25,000 of this award before commencing their pupillage). Chambers is an Equal Opportunities employer and adheres to the Bar Standards Board Equality and Diversity Code. All decisions about pupillage are taken purely on merit.

4 Stone BuildingsWebsite: www.4stonebuildings.com

Number of vacancies: 2 twelve month pupillages

Method of application: online

Application deadline: 30 April 2012

4 Stone Buildings specialise in litigation and advisory work in the fields of company law, commercial law, financial services and regulation and corporate insolvency. Amongst the particularly heavy cases Chambers have been instructed in include; Maxwell, Barings, Polly Peck, BCCI, Lloyd’s, Equitable Life and Lehman. Chambers has good connections with overseas clients. Our policy is one of expansion and there is both work and accommodation for new members. At present there are 32 members including 5 silks. We aim to give all pupils the knowledge, skills and practical experience they need for a successful career at the Bar.

5 Stone BuildingsWebsite: www.5sblaw.com

Number of vacancies: 2



5 Stone Buildings is a leading Chancery law chambers, based in Lincoln’s Inn, London. Members of chambers are specialists in a wide variety of areas, including trusts law, the administration of estates, taxation, real property, landlord and tenant, pensions, charities, Court of Protection, insolvency and all chancery-related commercial matters. Members also advise and act in relation to professional negligence cases which are associated with these practice areas. The work that members of chambers undertake is defined by a strong ethos: quality, in-depth legal analysis and attention to detail. We have been described as ‘one of the finest chancery sets in the market’ and as ‘renowned experts on the drafting and interpretation of wills, inheritance tax issues, and Court of Protection work’.

Allen & Overy LLPWebsite: www.allenovery.com/careeruk

Number of vacancies: 90 training contracts & 60 vacation placements


Application deadline: various – see online

Allen & Overy LLP is an international legal practice renowned for the high quality of work within Banking, Corporate, International Capital Markets, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment & Benefits, Tax and Real Estate.

Training Contracts We recruit around 90 trainee solicitors each year and offer a tailored training contract. Final year non-law students can apply from the 1 November 2011 – 15th January 2012 for our March/September 2014 intakes.

Penultimate year law undergraduates and graduates can apply from 1 June 2012 – 31st July 2012 for interview in September 2012 (March/ September 2014 start dates only).

Vacation Placements Allen & Overy offers 60 vacation placements across the year. We also offer an international vacation placement as part of our summer programme.

The winter placement is for finalists and graduates. Apply from 1 October to 31 October 2011. Summer placements are for penultimate year undergraduates. Apply from 1 November 2011 to 15 January 2012.

Berwin Leighton PaisnerWebsite: www.blplaw.com/trainee

Number of vacancies: 45 vacancies for September 2014 and March 2015


Application deadline: 31 October 2011 (winter vacation scheme), 31 January 2012 (spring and summer vacation schemes), 31 July 2012 (training contracts)

BLP is an exciting, ambitious, and dynamic full service City law firm. We were named Law Firm of the Year at both the British Legal Awards and The Lawyer Awards in 2010. We have particular strengths in real estate, corporate, finance, tax and a strong litigation and dispute resolution capability. We have around 730 lawyers including over 200 partners. Based in London, we have our own English law offices in Abu Dhabi, Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong and Singapore and a Russian international law office in Moscow (Goltsblat BLP).

Our people are prized for their legal talent and renowned for being personally committed to helping clients succeed. It’s a distinct BLP quality. When recruiting trainees, our focus is on quality rather than quantity. As a result, our trainees are rewarded with a high degree of responsibility and involvement underpinned by an exceptional standard of training and support.

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Law Fair – 8 November 2011

Senior Dining Room and Senior Common Room

A1 Allen & Overy

A2 The Commercial Bar Association

A3 Paul Hastings

A4 Blackstone Chambers

A5 Sidley Austin

A6 Landmark Chambers

A7 Linklaters

A8 Stephenson Harwood

A9 The City Law School

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A11 CMS Cameron McKenna

A12 4 Stone Buildings

A13 Latham & Watkins

A14 Lawrence Graham

A15 20 Essex Street

A16 Herbert Smith

B1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

B2 Sullivan & Cromwell

B3 Macfarlanes

B4 The College of Law

B5 Bristows

B6 Shearman & Sterling

B7 Travers Smith

B8 Kaplan Law School

B9 Kirkland & Ellis

B10 Berwin Leighton Paisner

B11 Mishcon de Reya

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Bristows LLPWebsite: www.bristows.com/trainingcontracts

Number of vacancies: 8-10 training contracts


Application deadline: 29 July 2012

Bristows might be known as one of the foremost intellectual property firms in the UK, but this only tells part of the story. Our lawyers are also recognised as leading authorities in a wide variety of other legal disciplines and as a firm we offer a true breadth of expertise. These are our core practice areas: intellectual property; information technology; corporate; commercial disputes; real estate; regulatory; EU & competition; media & marketing; employment; and tax. Each year we ask up to 10 graduates to join our team. We’re extremely selective because we’re looking for the people who will be our future partners. The best way to get an idea of what we’re like as a firm is to come along and meet our people at the Law Fair.

Blackstone ChambersWebsite: www.blackstonechambers.com

Number of vacancies: 4 (or exceptionally 5)

Method of application: online on chambers own application form or via Pupillage Portal


Blackstone Chambers practice falls into four distinct categories – commercial incorporating financial/business law, financial services, international trade, conflicts, media and entertainment, sport, intellectual property and professional negligence; all aspects of employment law (including discrimination); public law/human rights with representation both for/against central/local government agencies and regulatory authorities; EU and Competition.

Chambers will offer an award of 60,000 for pupillage in 2013. A partial draw down of the award is available in the BPTC year. Successful candidates will usually have at least 2:1 honours degree, though not necessarily in law.

Mini-pupillages are assessed and form part of the applications process for pupillage. Application is through the website www.blackstonechambers.com. Mini-pupillages are of 3-5 working days duration.

The City Law SchoolWebsite: www.city.ac.uk/law

Number of vacancies: n/a


Application deadline: please see online for individual courses

The City Law School is one of London’s major law schools. Located in the heart of legal London, we offer courses for everyone interested in following a career in law, no matter what stage you are at in your education or where you are from. Our exceptional legal courses are fully accredited by the relevant professional bodies and are developed and delivered by our team of highly respected practitioners and academics. We take a personalised approach to your learning experience and aim to develop you into the professional, dynamic, highly motivated, “practice-ready” lawyers of the future.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPWebsite: www.cgsh.com/careers/london

Number of vacancies: 13-15

Method of application: submit a cover letter and full curriculum vitae online


Cleary Gottlieb is one of the leading international law firms with 13 closely integrated offices located in major financial and political centres around the world. For more than 60 years, the firm has been pre-eminent in shaping the internationalisation of the legal profession. Our worldwide practice has a proven track record for innovation and providing advice of the highest quality to meet the domestic and international needs of our clients. Our clients include multinational corporations, international financial institutions, private equity funds, sovereign governments and sovereign wealth funds, as well as domestic corporations and financial institutions.

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CMS Cameron McKenna LLPWebsite: www.cmstalklaw.com

Number of vacancies: up to 60 per year



CMS is the leading European organisation of law and tax firms with more offices across Europe than any other firm. CMS brings together nine unique firms including CMS Cameron McKenna, which operates in the UK and across Central and Eastern Europe. Being part of this network allows us to offer clients access to the same high level of service and industry focus throughout Europe and beyond. During your career with us you’ll have access to our entire network. You’ll experience multi-jurisdictional work and have the ability to spend time in one of our famed offices abroad.

The College of LawWebsite: www.college-of-law.co.uk

Number of vacancies: c. 7,000

Method of application: Law CABS Online (www.lawcabs.ac.uk)

Application deadline: 31 January 2012 (LPC), 31 January 2012 (GDL), 13 January 2012 (BPTC) Please note that changes to the CAB application process for 2012 now enables us to offer places from 31 October 2011. In order to guarantee your centre and study mode of choice you must apply to us via CAB by 31 January 2012. We will however still consider later applications until courses are full.

We don’t just prepare you for your exams. We prepare you for your whole career. With centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, London, Manchester and York, we’re the UK’s leading provider of legal education. Our innovative courses are designed and taught by lawyers, with a clear focus on building the practical skills, commercial awareness and independent thinking you’ll need to succeed in practice. This is supported by an award-winning pro bono programme and the largest and best-resourced careers service in UK legal education. You’ll benefit from excellent tutor support, state-of-the-art IT facilities and access to unrivalled online and offline learning methods and resources. Graduate Diploma in Law: conversion course for non-law graduates Legal Practice Course: vocational training for future solicitors Bar Professional Training Course: vocational training for future barristers LL.M: professional, practice-led Masters degrees Full-time and part-time study. Centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, London, Manchester and York.

The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR)Website: www.combar.com


Method of application: n/a

Application deadline: n/a

The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) is the professional association of the Commercial Bar in England and Wales. While there is no student membership of COMBAR, member sets together recruit over 100 pupils a year. COMBAR member sets look for the ablest graduates (law and non-law) to recruit as pupils and ultimately junior tenants. The Commercial Bar thrives on merit. Applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances are encouraged. A career at the Commercial Bar is a challenging and rewarding career which brings with it the independence of self-employment. Areas of practice include financial, corporate, insurance, commodities, insolvency and professional negligence. A commercial barrister will give specialist advice and will appear as an advocate (in court, at arbitration, or at mediation). Many cases have an international element and commercial barristers find there are opportunities to travel or work abroad for short periods.

Herbert Smith LLPWebsite: www.herbertsmithgraduates.com

Number of vacancies: 100 Vacation Scheme Places, 85 Training Contracts


Application deadline: 31 October 2011 (winter vacation scheme: 2-16 December 2011), 13 January 2012 (spring and summer vacation schemes: see online for dates), 13 January 2012 (training schemes for law finalists and graduates), 31 July 2012 (training schemes for law penultimate year)

The strength and breadth of the firm’s practice areas, including corporate, dispute resolution and finance, guarantee excellent training and development opportunities for trainees. The training process balances contentious and non-contentious work; early responsibility and support. Trainees rotate around four six-month seats, including a seat in a specialist area such as IP or competition. Trainees may apply to go on secondment to a client or to one of the firm’s international offices. Herbert Smith considers all penultimate and final year students and all graduates for selected placements and training contracts. As well as a strong academic record, applicants require a strong level of commercial awareness. Combine these qualities with a creative and questioning mind, and Herbert Smith will offer you great challenges and rewards. Herbert Smith will recruit 85 students for training contracts in 2014, as well as a number for vacation schemes. Please visit www.herbertsmithgraduates.com and complete an online application.

Kaplan Law School Website: www.kaplan-law-school.kaplan.co.uk

Number of vacancies: u100 places (GDL 2012/13), 300 places (LPC 2012/13), 120 places (BPTC 2012/13)

Method of application: online via www.lawcabs.ac.uk for GDL and LPC applications. Online via www.barstandardsboard.org.uk for BPTC applications. We can not accept any direct unsolicited applications for any courses.

Application deadline: set by SRA/BSB - see online

Kaplan Law School (KLS) offer Nottingham Law School’s market leading courses at their central London campus. KLS have achieved the highest ratings from the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) and have also secured a number of exclusive training deals with well established law firms in London, reflecting the success of the partnership with Nottingham Law School (NLS) and the quality of training provided. Our tutors are all qualified lawyers with a proven record in practice and legal education. They work in close collaboration with both firms and the NLS faculty to ensure the delivery of a consistently excellent student experience. The London campus overlooks the River Thames and has been custom-built with state of the art facilities designed to optimize the student and teaching experience. The South Bank location provides excellent transport links, proximity to the City’s legal hub and a great social and cultural community.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLPWebsite: www.kirkland.com/ukgraduate

Number of vacancies: 10 training contracts, up to 20 summer vacation placements


Application deadline: 31 July 2012 (training contracts), 31 January 2012 (vacation schemes)

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is a 1,500-attorney law firm representing global clients in offices around the world; in Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Shanghai, Washington, DC For 100 years, major national and international clients have called upon Kirkland & Ellis to provide superior legal advice and client services. Our London office has been the hub of European operations since 1994. Here, approximately 100 lawyers’ offer detailed expertise to a wide range of UK and international clients. We believe that people learn best by doing, not watching. That’s why we hand you real responsibilities and client work from the word go. As a result, you’ll quickly feel like a valued member of the team, giving you the confidence to excel right from the start of your career as a lawyer. To find out more about our graduate opportunities please visit www.kirkland.com/ukgraduate.

Landmark ChambersRecruitment website: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

No of graduate vacancies: 2 – specialised in planning, property, public and environmental

Method of application: via OLPAS/Pupillage Portal (www.pupillages.com)

Application deadline: 30 May 2012

Landmark Chambers is comprised of 72 barristers who specialise in environmental, planning, property and public law. Of those 72, 22 are QCs. A number of our members of chambers sit as Deputy High Court Judges and Recorders. In our list of junior tenants 14 are members of the Attorney General’s panels of Treasury counsel; 3 are A panel, 6 are B panel and 5 are C panel. Many senior members are former junior Treasury counsel. Working throughout the UK and abroad we have significant experience of litigation in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. We are rated as the top planning and environment Chambers in the UK by Planning Magazine and the Legal directories. We are also consistently regarded as one of the top sets in the country in our other two main areas of work; property and public law.

Latham & Watkins LLPWebsite: www.lw.com




The firm has 31 offices across Europe, America and Asia, giving it the capability to provide its clients with seamless representation at a global level and the London office, with over 220 lawyers, advises on some of the most significant and groundbreaking cross-border transactions in Europe.

Every one of our small group of trainees receives bespoke supervision and outstanding support while being encouraged to recognise that they have their own part to play in the growth and success of the firm. Every trainee is given meaningful responsibility during each of their four six-month seats and will have significant legal experience on qualification. They may also be given the opportunity to spend one of their seats in an overseas office.

We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree and AAB at A-level or equivalent), excellent communication skills and a consistent record of personal and/or professional achievement.

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In our own words RewardingChallengingInspiringJust some of the words to describe the experience ofworking at Kirkland & Ellis.

As a trainee solicitor in our London office, you’ll get hands-onexperience of working on high profile deals with some of theworld’s leading companies, and be given the support toenable you to become the best lawyer you can be.

To learn more about training opportunities in our Londonoffice, go to kirkland.com/ukgraduate

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Lawrence Graham LLPWebsite: http://graduates.lg-legal.com

Number of vacancies: 17 – 20



When you join Lawrence Graham (LG) as a trainee solicitor, you become a vital part of a world-class business law firm. We advise high profile clients on all aspects of their business activities, from raising capital to real estate acquisitions to disputes. Join us and you will benefit from our leading reputation, international reach and market expertise. We are a distinctly different legal practice; our approach is relationship-driven both when it comes to our clients and our people. So, whilst we all work hard to achieve our goals, we do so with exceptional colleagues, first-rate training and a friendly and supportive environment.

Linklaters LLPWebsite: www.linklaters.com/ukgrads




Join Linklaters and become part of one of the world’s most prestigious law firms – a global network of exceptionally talented, highly motivated lawyers working as a team to fulfil our ambition of becoming the leading global law firm. Linklaters is the only firm to have market-leading global teams across the full range of corporate, finance and commercial practice areas. This, partnered with our culture of innovation, teamwork and entrepreneurship, means that we have built strong relationships with the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments. Linklaters has 19 practices across 2 7 cities worldwide, giving you the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of international colleagues and clients on a daily basis. As part of your training contract you will have the opportunity to be seconded to one the firm’s international offices or to the offices of one of our clients, giving you first hand experience of this global dimension.

Macfarlanes LLP Website: www.macfarlanes.com/careers/trainee-solicitors.aspx

Number of vacancies: up to 30 vacancies for training contracts commencing in September 2014/2015, up to 55 vacancies for 2012 Vacation Schemes (Easter and Summer)


Application deadline: 31 January 2012 (vacation schemes), 31 July 2012 (training contracts)

Macfarlanes is a leading City law firm. We are recognised for the quality of our work, not just in dealing with the full range of corporate and commercial matters, but in advising our clients on their private affairs. They trust our judgement and we are in a unique position to advise on their most complex matters, while at the same time remaining smaller than our competitors. As advisers to many of the world’s leading businesses and business leaders, we manage international matters in an effective and seamless manner. We give clients a single point of contact and co-ordinate advice across all relevant jurisdictions.

Mishcon de Reya LLPWebsite: www.mishcongraduates.com




Founded in 1937, Mishcon de Reya is a law firm with offices in London and New York offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. Our clients are dynamic and sophisticated and we reflect that in our belief in challenging the conventional or accepted ways of working. We like to solve problems quickly. To achieve this consistently, we employ a diverse collection of talented people, from varied backgrounds with differing perspectives, who are capable of addressing issues in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment.

Organised internally into six different departments: Corporate, Employment, Dispute Resolution, Family, Mishcon Private and Real Estate, the firm also has a growing number of specialist groups which include: art; betting and gaming; finance and banking; fraud; immigration; insolvency; and IP.

Applications are welcome from penultimate-year and final-year undergraduate students as well as other graduates wishing to commence a training contract in two years time.

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Paul Hastings LLPWebsite: www.paulhastings.com


Method of application: online via CV Mail


With 18 offices in major business centres across Asia, Europe, and the US, Paul Hastings has the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalised service wherever our clients’ needs take us. We provide a full range of services to financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Paul Hastings’ London office focuses on corporate and real estate finance transactions, M&A, restructuring, capital markets, litigation, employment and tax. We have 6 placements for our summer vacation scheme, generally held every July for a period of 2 weeks, and 4 positions for a 2014 Training Contract. We offer an extensive, in-depth training program combining on-the-job training and various professional courses as well as in-house training sessions with our experienced partners. We believe our trainees are our future. For further information on our practice groups and lawyers please visit our website www.paulhastings.com

Shearman & Sterling LLPWebsite: www.shearman.com

Number of vacancies: 15 – 18 (training contacts 2014), 30 (summer vacation scheme 2012)



Shearman & Sterling LLP is recognised as one of the leading international corporate and commercial law firms in London. Our ability to offer integrated English and US legal advice across a broad range of practices has made us one of the most successful US-originated firms in the UK market. Globally we have approximately 900 attorneys, including over 1 0 0 in our London office. Headquartered in New York, we also have offices in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Milan, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, So Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington D.C. Our main areas of work include European Corporate (including Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property & US Capital Markets), Finance, Project Development & Finance, International Arbitration & Litigation, Antitrust, Tax, Financial Institutions Advisory & Asset Management, Property and Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits.

Sidley Austin LLPWebsite: www.sidley.com




Sidley Austin LLP is one of the world’s largest full-service law firms. With approximately 1,700 lawyers practising on four continents (North America, Europe, Australasia and Asia), the firm provides a broad range of integrated services to meet the needs of its clients across a multitude of industries. Sidley Austin LLP looks for focused, intelligent and enthusiastic individuals with personality and humour who have a real interest in practising law in the commercial world. Trainees should have a consistently strong academic record and a 2:1 degree (not necessarily in law).

Stephenson Harwood LLPWebsite: www.shlegal.com/graduate




Stephenson Harwood is a thriving, international law firm with over 100 partners and more than 600 staff worldwide. Not only do we act for a wide range of listed and private companies, institutions and successful entrepreneurs. We also offer a full range of services in a wide variety of sectors. What’s more, when it comes to delivering sound commercial solutions to complex business challenges, we punch well above our weight.

Through our international network of offices and affiliates, we provide clients with quality resources and expert local knowledge in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Indeed, with some 25% of our people operating out of Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, our link to Asia is stronger than ever.

Commercial litigation; Corporate (including corporate finance, funds, corporate tax, business technology); Employment and pensions; Finance; Marine and international trade; and Real estate.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLPWebsite: www.sullcrom.com


Method of application: CV (including full percentage breakdown of results) and covering letter

Application deadline: 31 January 2012 (summer vacation scheme), 31 July 2012 (training contracts 2014)

Sullivan & Cromwell provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world. The results we achieve have set us apart for nearly 130 years and become a model for the modern practice of law. Since its foundation in New York in 1879, S&C has been involved in some of the most significant international business transactions and developments. S&C has more than 700 lawyers across an international network of 12 offices on four continents. The London office, established in 1972, is S&C’s largest office after New York. There are approximately 75 English, US and dual-qualified lawyers working in the office across a number of practice areas, including: M&A and private equity; capital markets; project finance; competition law and tax. S&C London is perhaps unique in the scale, complexity and significance of the work carried out in an office of its size.

Travers Smith LLPWebsite: www.traverssmith.com

Number of vacancies: 25 training contracts for September 2014



Travers Smith is a City firm with a major corporate and commercial practice. The firm is entrepreneurial and innovative, understated while quietly proud of its achievements, and committed to providing excellent service to its clients.

The firm has a comprehensive training programme which ensures that trainees experience a broad range of work. All trainee solicitors sit in rooms with partners and associates , receive an individual and extensive training from experienced lawyers and enjoy client contact and the responsibility that goes with it from the beginning of their training contract.

We are offering 18 Christmas scheme placements in 2011 and 18 summer scheme places for 2012. Please visit our website at www.traverssmith.com for more information on the firm and how to apply. Applications are welcome from law and non-law graduates.


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Law Fair – 10 November 2011

Senior Dining Room and Senior Common Room

A1 BPP Law School

A2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

A3 Clifford Chance

A4 Dewey & LeBoeuf

A5 Reed Smith

A6 The National College of Legal Training

A7 Davis Polk

A8 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

A9 Serle Court

A10 Taylor Wessing

A11 Slaughter & May

A12 The Bar Council

A13 Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK

A14 Irwin Mitchell

A15 Holman Fenwick Willan

A16 The Government Legal Service

A17 Baker & McKenzie

B1 Dundas & Wilson

B2 Ashurst

B3 Dechert

B4 Simmons & Simmons

B5 Nabarro

B6 Norton Rose

B7 Mayer Brown International

B8 DWF

B9 PwC

B10 Weil, Gotshal & Manges

B11 White & Case

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Ashurst LLPWebsite: www.ashurst.com/gradreclondon


Method of application: online”


Ashurst LLP is an elite law firm advising corporates and financial institutions, with core businesses in mergers and acquisitions, corporate and finance. Our strong and growing presence around the world is built on extensive experience in working with our clients on complex international legal and regulatory issues relating to cross-border transactions. We have 200+ partners, 700+ solicitors and a total staff of over 1700 operating from 16 international offices; Abu Dhabi, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo and Washington DC. Our main areas of practice are in Competition and EU Law; Corporate; International Finance; Litigation; Real Estate; Tax; and Technology and Commercial. It is only by selective recruitment that we can maintain the Ashurst culture and the high quality and consistency of our service. And our vision? To be the legal adviser of choice to the world’s most ambitious organisations..

Baker & McKenzie LLPWebsite: www.bakermckenzie.com/londongraduates

Number of vacancies: 38 training contract


Application deadline: 31 July 2012 (training contracts)

Baker & McKenzie defined the global law firm in the 20th century, and we are redefining it to meet the challenges of the global economy in the 21st.

We bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights of more than 3,750 locally admitted lawyers in 69 offices worldwide. We have a distinctive global way of thinking, working and behaving – “fluency’ – across borders, issues and practices.

We understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been at the forefront of its evolution. Since 1949, we have advised leading corporations on the issues of today’s integrated world market. We have cultivated the culture, commercial pragmatism and technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver world-class service tailored to the preferences of world-class clients worldwide.

Ours is a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities. We have the deep roots and knowledge of the language and culture of business required to address the nuances of local markets worldwide.

Bar Council & Inns of CourtWebsite: www.barcouncil.org.uk


Method of application: n/a

Application deadline: n/a

The General Council of the Bar, known as the Bar Council, was founded in 1894 and is the governing body for barristers in England and Wales. Its role is to promote and improve the services and functions of the Bar, and to represent the interests of the Bar on all matters relating to the profession, whether trade union, disciplinary, public interest or in any way affecting the administration of justice. Every prospective barrister in England and Wales must join one of the four Inns of Court. The Inns provide scholarships, educational and collegiate opportunities and continuing professional development.

BPPWebsite: www.bpp.com


Method of application: see online for links to apply for individual courses

Application deadline: refer to www.lawcabs.ac.uk, www.barprofessionaltraining.org.uk or www.bpplawschool.com/apply_now

BPP University College of Professional Studies is a market leading company with the expertise and experience to develop careers, train people for professional qualifications, and offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In July 2010 we were the first private sector company in the UK in more than 30 years to become a university college. We combine a mix of traditional academic teaching and practical insight from those who worked in industry, provide unrivalled tutor support, regular feedback, careers advice and a strong alumni network. Take advantage of cutting edge learning materials and trust in the fact that twenty-seven leading law firms send their trainees to BPP Law School on an exclusive basis. By offering flexible learning solutions; full-time or part-time, face-to-face or online, you have options to easily fit your studies around your other commitments.

BPP has law schools in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Manchester and takes pride in giving you the ultimate choices in what, where, when and how you choose to undertake your studies, with programmes designed to equip you with skills future employers are looking for.

We’re with you for every step of your professional journey.

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Clifford ChanceWebsite: www.cliffordchance.com/gradsuk



Application deadline: June 2012

Together we are Clifford Chance

At Clifford Chance, our goal is to be at the forefront of the elite group of international law firms that is emerging. We are the UK Law Firm of the Year (Chambers Europe Awards 2011) and have more tier-one rankings in the global tables of Chambers Global 2011 than any other firm.

Joining us means sharing our ambitions and willingness to grasp new opportunities, and developing your potential as part of an exceptionally talented legal team.

To find out more about working with us and opportunities to meet our people, visit www.cliffordchance.com/gradsuk.

Davis PolkWebsite: www.davispolk.com

Number of vacancies: 2-4 trainee contracts, 8 summer associates, 8 winter associates

Method of application: email your cover letter, CV and transcript to Terese Au Yeung, Legal Recruiting and Development Manager, at [email protected]

Application deadline: 1 February 2012 (summer vacation scheme), 1 August 2012 (winter vacation scheme), Ongoing until vacancies filed (trainee solicitors

Davis Polk is among the world’s leading law firms across our entire practice. This excellence and breadth has made us the firm of choice for many of the world’s leading companies and financial institutions as they address the diverse legal and business challenges they face.

Our Hong Kong office, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Hong Kong Solicitors, opened in 1993 and is an affiliate of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. It was one of the first offices opened by a major Wall Street firm in Hong Kong and has been involved in many of the most important and high-profile M&A/private and equity capital markets transactions in China and elsewhere in Asia. It advises on US, Hong Kong and UK law and currently consists of 8 partners, 2 counsel and more than 40 associates.

Dechert LLPWebsite: www.dechert.com


Sectors of vacancies: Commercial law

Method of application: online or cvmail


Dechert is a dynamic international law firm with around 2000 people across 21 offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. London is our third largest office, after Philadelphia and New York. In London, we have particular strengths in Investment Funds and Corporate (including Hedge Funds and Private Equity); and smaller teams in Finance and Real Estate, Employment, IP, Litigation and Tax. We recruit up to 10 trainees a year in London. Our six seat system is tailored to the individual, with opportunity for international secondments. Chambers UK said that Dechert has “an outstanding reputation as the premier law firm for hedge funds.” Dechert is also noted for the “exceptional quality of its lawyers and services” (Legal 500 UK).

Dewey & LeBoeuf LLPWebsite: www.deweyleboeuf.com/en/Careers/ UnitedKingdom.aspx

Number of vacancies: 15 for September 2014/ March 2015 training contracts

Method of application: online via CVMail


Dewey & LeBoeuf is a full-service global firm, headquartered in New York, with 15 offices over 4 continents. We advise in over 30 practice areas and industry sectors, and are well known for our expertise in the energy and utilities, insurance, life sciences, media, environment, banking, software and telecoms industries, as well as our highly regarded corporate and litigation practices. Our practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, banking, capital markets, project finance, renewables, dispute resolution, arbitration, intellectual property and information technology, EU/competition, tax, real estate and employment. Culturally, Dewey & LeBoeuf combines a diverse, cosmopolitan and energetic working environment with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We look for dynamic, internationally-minded, versatile individuals who demonstrate commercial awareness and a genuine enthusiasm for the law. The firm wants people who are dedicated to delivering excellent advice and client service. We expect an excellent academic record. Language skills are desirable, but not required.

Dundas & Wilson LLPWebsite: www.dundas-wilson.com

Number of vacancies: 10 (training contracts) 20 (summer placement opportunities)


Application deadline: January 2012 (summer placement opportunities), July 2012 (2014 training contracts) – see online for further details

Traineeship Applications for 2014 traineeships will open between February – July 2012. Your two years as a trainee will be split into four periods of six months. You have the opportunity to work in a different practice area for each seat. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, committed and are effective communicators. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their motivation and interest in law through their work experience, extra curricular activities and personal statement. Summer Placement applications for 2012 summer placement will open between November 2011 – January 2012. Students are placed in the same department for 3 weeks as this gives students the opportunity to experience a high quality of work. Presentations are delivered by senior fee-earners so students can experience various practice areas within the firm. If the students have a successful placement, they will be given the opportunity to attend an interview.

DWF LLPWebsite: www.dwf.co.uk



Application deadline: 30 June 2012 (training contracts), 31 July 2012 (vacation schemes)

DWF is a business law firm with a distinctive approach, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to corporate bodies, public sector institutions and private individuals. DWF was recently named “Best National Law Firm” at the 2011 Legal Business Awards and ranked third among national firms in the UK for the Legal Week Client Satisfaction Survey 2010.

The firm employs 1400 people, including 149 Partners and 731 fee earners.

The firm prides itself on providing outstanding client service that combines excellent commercial advice with an approachable style.

DWF provides a range of legal services: corporate & commercial, private client & family, finance & restructuring, insurance, litigation, people and real estate. We align ourselves with our clients through cross-practice group sector groups which reflect the specific service needs of our clients in those sectors. Our sector groups include Energy & Infrastructure, Food Manufacturing, Outsourcing & Technology, Retail and Transport & Logistics.

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK LLPWebsite: www.trainee.eapdlaw.com



Application deadline: 24 February 2012 (vacation schemes), 31 July 2012 (training contracts)

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is an international commercial law firm with offices across the US, UK and Hong Kong. Our work in London broadly spans 10 practice areas: Antitrust/EU Competition; Asset Recovery (Fraud); Banking & Finance; Business Law; Commercial Litigation & Arbitration; Employment; Insurance & Reinsurance; Intellectual Property; International Law; Product Liability and Restructuring & Insolvency. A high proportion of the work we do is international in context. You will have all the excitement and challenge of high value and complex transactions (often involving cross-border elements, the examination of conflicts of law, international enforceability and jurisdictional disputes) but in a smaller, collegiate working environment. In London we recruit up to 8 trainees per year, run summer placement schemes and open days. Small groups of trainees, a personalised training contract, lots of responsibility, and challenging international work are hallmarks of the training experience we can offer.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLPWebsite: www.freshfields.com/uktrainees

Number of vacancies: 100 training contracts, 60 summer placements



Freshfields is recruiting for full-time graduate positions, vacation placements (penultimate years) and workshops and open days.

What we are looking for: Academics: We are looking for a consistently high level of achievement at A level (or equivalent) and throughout your degree, which doesn’t have to be in law. This would normally mean a 2:1 or first for each year at university and a majority of A grades at A-level.

Qualities: Analytical ability, determination and drive, curiosity, teamwork and interpersonal skills, organisation and discipline, commercial sense

Selection process: Fill in the form, do the verbal reasoning test (we’ll contact you within two weeks), come in and see us for a short written test and two interviews. We let you know within a day or two (a week at most) if you have made it or not.


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The Government Legal ServiceWebsite: www.gls.gov.uk

Number of vacancies: approximately 20

Method of application: online application form and situational judgement test (SJT)


The Government Legal Service (GLS) consists of around 2000 qualified lawyers working in 30 Government Departments and bodies. GLS legal teams vary in size from a single lawyer working in the smaller regulatory bodies to more than 300 in some of the larger Departments and agencies. The majority of our posts are based in and around London. Working for the GLS ultimately appeals to lawyers who are interested in the interaction of law and politics and their effect upon the community as a whole.

We take around 20 legal trainees annually and recruit two years in advance. Successful candidates will receive sponsorship for the LPC/BPTC. We are looking for strong academic and analytical ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and motivation for working in the public service. For further information, please our website www.gls.gov.uk

Holman Fenwick Willan LLPWebsite: www.hfw.com




We believe that we are different at Holman Fenwick Willan and that we offer something more personal in our legal service and in our training contracts. We concentrate - as we have for more than 125 years - on advising businesses engaged in international commerce. You will join our team of over 350 lawyers working from offices in London, Paris, Rouen, Brussels, Geneva, Piraeus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Melbourne and Sydney serving clients based throughout the world. We encourage students from all disciplines to apply. Recent Trainees have studied subjects as diverse as music and engineering or, following graduation, have worked in areas as varied as teh Lloyd’s market, the shipping industry, banking and engineering. We welcome people who are becoming lawyers as a second career. Our aim is to retain all Trainees on qualification, to develop your career as an Associate and support your progress to partnership. We have one of the highest retention rates in the City, and it is for these reasons that we are highly selective in the recruitment of Trainee Solicitors. Each Trainee who joins us is assured an outstanding training contract. You will do interesting, stretching work, very often with an international element. You will have early responsibility, under the supervision of an experienced lawyer.

Irwin Mitchell LLPWebsite: www.irwinmitchell.com




Irwin Mitchell was established nearly 100 years ago and is now one of the largest full service law firms in the UK, incorporating the country’s largest personal injury practice. The firm employs more than 2,300 staff – including over 1,000 fee-earners – with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Sheffield, as well as a new consulting office in Leicester and Spanish offices in Malaga and Madrid. Irwin Mitchell provides a comprehensive legal service with particular strengths in litigation throughout the practice. We believe we are unique in the diversity of law we undertake - from commercial law to insurance law, from business crime to major and multi-claimant personal injury litigation, not forgetting our expanding private client department.

Mayer Brown International LLPWebsite: www.mayerbrown.com/careers/gradrec




Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with 1,600 lawyers across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Some of the world’s most sophisticated corporations and institutions choose Mayer Brown to provide them with the local market expertise they need, wherever in the world they do business.

Nabarro LLPWebsite: www.nabarro.com/graduates

Number of vacancies: 60 vacation scheme vacancies, 35 training contract vacancies



We are one of the UK’s leading commercial law firms with offices in London, Sheffield, Brussels and Singapore. We offer extensive legal services to national and international clients. The working culture at Nabarro is open and friendly, yet highly professional. We are three time winners of ‘Best undergraduate internship/vacation scheme’ at the Target National Graduate Recruitment awards and were the 2011 winners of ‘The best short-term insight scheme’ at the National Placement and Internship awards. We recruit more than 85% of our trainees from the summer scheme. At the 2009 Target awards we also won the ‘Best student marketing campaign recruiting fewer than 50 graduates’ award. This category saw us competing against 10 well known household names. We recruit 35 trainees per year; 30 in London and 5 in Sheffield. Each trainee undertakes 6 four month seats ensuring exposure to the firm’s core practice and specialist areas.

National College of Legal Training (NCLT)Website: www.nclt.org.uk


Method of application: downloadable application form from website

Application deadline: applications will be accepted up until the start of the course

NCLT is a collaboration between CLT, the leading provider of CPD training for lawyers in the UK and UWE, the University of the West of England – the perfect combination to help you build your career in law. At NCLT we pride ourselves on being a resepcted college that really looks after you. The training we offer is both affordable and of the highest quality. We are also commited to giving you the best study experience by offering financial, academic and career support throughout your training and when you qualify. The college has a network of study centres across the UK, making NCLT accessible to all. The study centres are respected Universities which have excellent facilities and teaching teams.

Norton Rose LLPWebsite: www.nortonrose.com/careers



Application deadline: law students – 31 July 2012, non-law students – 30 April 2012

Norton Rose LLP is a constituent part of Norton Rose Group, a leading international legal practice. With more than 2600 lawyers, we offer a full business law service to many of the world’s pre-eminent financial institutions and corporations from offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa and the Middle East.

Our training contract is one of the most varied among leading City firms. Our flexible seat system allows trainees the widest possible exposure to different practice areas and international offices, in order to enable them to make the best and most informed choice of qualification area.

We also offer a series of vacation schemes throughout the year. Our winter scheme runs for two weeks during December, and is targeted at final year non-law students and graduates. Our two summer schemes run for four weeks and are aimed at penultimate year law students.

PwC Legal LLPWebsite: www.pwclegal.co.uk/index.html

Number of vacancies: c.8


Application deadline: see online

The firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP (PwC Legal) is an independent member of PwC international network of firms. Our services include corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, information technology, immigration, pensions, employment, financial services regulation and funds, banking, commercial contracts, real estate, litigation private client and environment and sustainability. We offer domestic and international clients both project-based, specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support. Not only do our ambitious growth plans make us an exciting place to launch your career; so does our working model, which is unique in the UK legal services market.

Reed SmithWebsite: www.reedsmith.com




Key to Reed Smith’s success is our ability to build lasting relationships with clients and each other. United through a culture committed to professional development, teamwork, diversity, pro bono and community support, we have grown to become one of the 15 largest law firms in the world.

Our 23 offices span three continents and London is currently the largest with over 500 people. Our offices benefit from an international framework, but each one retains key elements of the local business culture. The team in London is based in The Broadgate Tower, which boats fantastic views of the city.

We are particularly well-known for our work advising leading companies in the areas of financial services, shipping, energy, trade and commodities, advertising, technology and media. We provide a wide range of commercial legal services for all these clients, including a full spectrum of corporate, commercial and financial services, dispute resolution, real estate and employment advice. Much of our work is multi-jurisdictional.

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Serle CourtWebsite: www.serlecourt.co.uk



Application deadline: see online

Serle Court is one of the leading commercial chancery sets, with 53 members recommended as leaders in banking, civil fraud, commercial litigation, trusts, company, insolvency and other practice areas. We know that our pupils are our future tenants. We believe that pupillage should be about learning to be a first class barrister in a supportive environment, with a real prospect of tenancy. We aim to recruit 2 pupils each year with awards of £60,000 for 12 months (of which up to £20,000 can be drawn down during the BPTC year). 6 of our last 9 pupils are now tenants. We also provide an income guarantee worth up to £120,000 over the first two years of practice. We recruit well-rounded people from any background. In particular, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with outstanding intellectual ability combined with a practical approach, sound judgment and the potential to become excellent advocates.

Simmons & Simmons LLPWebsite: www.simmons-simmons.com/graduates



Application deadline: 31 July 2012 (training contracts), 31 March 2012 (vacation schemes)

We are looking to recruit circa 40 trainees to commence training in September 2014/March 2015 or our MBA option in September. Our six month seat system enables you to gain hands on experience in four different areas of our business, working with other lawyers, gaining knowledge in different service areas and dealing with our all important clients. Our vacation schemes provide a unique insight into working life at Simmons & Simmons. We offer summer internships to penultimate year law students, final year non-law students, graduates, mature and international students and those changing career. Our spring vacation scheme is a great opportunity for first year law students and penultimate year non-law students to get an in-depth view of the firm at an early stage of your studies. Our winter insight workshops are open to final year non-law students (including mature and international non-law students), graduates of non-law subjects and career changers.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPWebsite: www.skadden.com/uktraineesolicitors



Application deadline: 12 January 2012

We require a small number of trainee solicitors to join our London office who combine intellectual ability with enthusiasm, creativity and an ability to rise to challenges and to work with others towards a common goal. We offer you the chance to develop your career in a rewarding environment with early responsibility and exposure to some of the most high profile deals in the City. Amongst a whole other host of accolades Skadden has been voted ‘Best Trainer’, ‘Best Recruiter’ and ‘Best Work Placement’ in the US Firm in the City category at the Law.Careers.Net Training and Recruitment Awards. The first year of your training contract will be divided into two six month seats where you will gain experience in corporate transactions and international litigation and arbitration. In the second year of your training contract, you have the opportunity to select your remaining seats in areas of greatest personal interest.

Slaughter & May LLPWebsite: www.slaughterandmay.com



Application deadline: see online for details

Slaughter and May is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. We advise on high profile, groundbreaking international transactions and have an excellent, varied client list. The firm is organised into groups which undertake a general spread of work encouraging lawyers to work on an extensive range of corporate, commercial and financing matters as well as developing an expertise in specialist areas. Much of the work spans the globe with transactions involving both the firm’s overseas offices and leading independent law firms in other jurisdictions. The international nature of our practice means that our trainees and associates have the opportunity to work abroad, either in our overseas offices or on secondment with our “Best Friends”. There are approximately 90 vacancies for trainee solicitors each year. As well as training contracts we also offer work experience placements at Christmas, Easter and during the summer.

Taylor Wessing LLPWebsite: www.taylorwessing.com/graduate



Application deadline: 31 January 2012

Taylor Wessing is a leading international law firm with a forward-thinking approach to serving clients. By thinking creatively, being proactive and staying close to our clients, we identify better ways to help them achieve their ambitions and deliver innovative solutions that help their businesses grow. Our clients include private and public companies, financial institutions, professional service firms, public sector bodies and wealthy individuals. Our focus is on the industries of tomorrow: Technology, Communications and Brands; Life Sciences and Healthcare; Energy and Environment; Real Estate & Infrastructure; Financial Institutions and Services. We provide a high-quality service to global clients across many jurisdictions. Combining a pan-European network with a strong presence in the Middle East, India, China, we are the leading firm for inward investment from North America and experts in IP protection and enforcement rights across the globe. That’s why we work for 60% of the world’s Top 50 brands.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPWebsite: www.weil.com/ukrecruiting



Application deadline: 31 January 2012 (vacation schemes) and 31 July 2012 (training contracts)

Premier international law firm, with over 1,300 lawyers worldwide and a reputation for providing first-class US and European legal advice that meets the commercial needs of its international corporate and finance clients. Number of Training Contract Vacancies: up to 10 for September 2014. Apply online at www.weil.com/ukrecruiting from 1 November 2011 – 31 July 2012. Financial Assistance: full GDL and LPC fees paid, and 8,000 pa maintenance. Vacation Scheme: 15 on our Summer Vacation Scheme. Each placement is for 2 weeks and we pay 400 per week. Apply online at www.weil.com/ukrecruiting from 1 November 2011 – 31 January 2012.

White & Case LLPWebsite: www.whitecasetrainee.com


Method of application: online via CVmail


White & Case LLP is a global law firm with 37 offices in 25 countries. We provide a full range of legal services to the highest quality in virtually every major commercial centre and emerging markets. We work with international businesses, financial institutions and governments worldwide on corporate and financial transactions and dispute resolution proceedings.


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