Our opportunitiesWhen you join us as a trainee associate, you take on an important role in the firm from day one. Your growth is central to ours. So, whatever your background, we’re committed to supporting you and helping you achieve your personal and professional ambitions. Your journey starts here.
Our success as a firm will be defined by your development. Your training programme with us is designed to give you exposure to a varied and interesting set of experiences that will help you reach your potential. As well as day-to-day learning from leading legal minds, we ensure you’re always supported and given the tools to take control of your learning and development.
We strive to reflect the societies we live and work in. We thrive when bringing together those different perspectives. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse culture where you’re valued for who you are and what makes you different.
We strive to reflect the societies we live and work in. We thrive when bringing together those different perspectives. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse culture where you’re valued for who you are and what makes you different.
“When I joined as a graduate, I thought I wanted to do something very different from what I’m doing now. The experiences I’ve had have enabled a different but better career path for me.”
“My managers have had a huge influence on my growth, putting me forward for opportunities, supporting me and giving me the tools to play my part in the growth of my team and the firm.”
“I was surprised when I joined the firm to see how diverse we were as a group. This diversity is key to our high-performing culture.”
“Training at the firm is top class, with lots of knowledge sharing, so we can learn the strategic thinking of more senior colleagues.”
We’re recognised as leaders in the legal industry. That’s why we look for driven and talented trainee associates ready to take on complex and interesting work.
Global Law Firm of the Year in Europe 2021The Lawyer
Litigation and Dispute Team of the Year 2021British Legal Awards
Band 1 Global-wide Litigation Services 2022Chambers and Partners
M&A Team of the Year 2021British Legal Awards
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Your journey starts before you join us. Explore our opportunities to find out more about us and see whether a career with us is right for you.
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