We are a leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for our exceptional legal service, commercial awareness and commitment to clients.
We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking, and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. We deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally. We provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the cultural nuances between jurisdictions. Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters in the jurisdictions most relevant to our clients.
Excellence is central to everything we do, and we are guided by a set of four values that have been an implicit part of who we are and how we operate:
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The highest standards;
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Independence of thought;
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Collective endeavour;
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Respect for all.
Opportunities and Deadlines:
Spring Work Experience Scheme:
First year law students (and second year law students on a four-year degree) from lower socio-economic and/or ethnic minority backgrounds.
Aim: One week scheme to provide an insight into what a career in commercial law entails.
Application Deadline: TBC
Dates: TBC
Summer Work Experience:
For penultimate year students (and first year students on a two-year accelerated law degree).
As well as getting involved in legal work and conducting hands-on legal research, you will take part in training, workshops and interactive case studies.
Applications Open: 16 September- 6 December 2024
Dates: TBC
Spring Open Days:
For first year students and second year students on a four year degree.
Aim: provide an insight into the legal profession in general and more specifically the work of a City law firm.
Application Deadline: TBC
Dates: TBC
Virtual Insight Afternoons:
For final year students and graduates.
Aim: to give finalists and graduates an insight into a career as a lawyer at Slaughter and May
Applications: Currently open and will close one week before each event.
Dates: 9 October 2024 and 6 November 2024
Training Contract:
Applications for our September 2027/March 2028 training contracts (for law and non-law finalists and graduates) are open and will close on Friday 29 November 2024.
Applications for our September 2027/March 2028 training contracts (for penultimate year law students) will open in June 2025.
For more information please visit https://www.slaughterandmay.com/careers/trainee-solicitors/work-experience-opportunities/.