- Deadlines:
Training contract to commence 2021: 01/06/2020 Summer work placement: 01/04/2019 Other deadlines
Overview
- Address: Salt Quay House, 4 North East Quay, Sutton Harbour Plymouth,
PL4 0BN - Phone: 01752 675000
- Email: contact@footanstey.com
- Web: www.footanstey.com
| Vacancies: | 12 |
|---|---|
| Trainees: | 24 |
| Partners: | 49 |
| Staff: | 600 |
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 15 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.1 degree |
| Start salary: | £28,000 |
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Application details and method of selection
We are recruiting for 2020, 2021 and 2022. We also have one place open for 2019.
To apply to be considered for a trainee place with Foot Anstey, there are two routes available:
For the training contract only – Please submit your application online by 1 June 2019.
Vacation scheme placement and training contract – Please submit your application online by 1 April 2019. Our vacation schemes are a week long and will be held in June and July 2019 in our Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth offices.
Partner interview
Presentation
Telephone interview
Written exercise
Firm description and career prospects
Foot Anstey is a leading regional law firm. Through a network of five offices across the South West plus our newly opened London and Southampton offices, we work as one national team offering specialist legal advice and services to regional, national and international clients, both businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on offering premium services, delivered by recognised experts in their field. Our approach is flexible and client-focused. The advice which we give is personal, practical and cost effective.
We are among the UK’s top 100 law firms, with just under 50 partners and around 500 staff. We have achieved consistent growth and strong financial performance despite a challenging economic environment. We like to think that our approach to business and developing client relationships makes us distinctly different to traditional law firms – and also attractive. As does our desire to ensure our lawyers and trainees operate in an environment where everything is tailored towards delivering specialist and forward thinking advice to our clients. Whatever the reason you want to join us, we promise you a progressive working environment. We can offer you an open and supportive culture that is committed to ensuring you realise your maximum potential. We will invest in you, train you and value you. We have received high profile recognition for our culture and strategy. We have been listed as ‘One to Watch’ for the 'Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For' and shortlisted for ‘Best Strategic Leadership’ at the Managing Partner Forum Awards.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship available for GDL/LPC and living expenses.
Work placements
Foot Anstey’s summer vacation scheme offers a short period of work experience during the summer, providing a valuable insight into their business and different areas of legal expertise for those interested in applying for training contracts. To take part in the vacation scheme, submit an application by 1 April 2019. The first day will be spent finding out more about the firm followed by a period of time spent in a single office or practice area.
Training contract programme
Trainees undertake six seats of four months across two years. Upon starting, the firm offers a detailed induction and training programme over the two years, and assigns trainees a buddy from the existing trainee population before they join. Foot Anstey put an emphasis on supported personal and professional development throughout the training contract, with client secondments also available. Trainees are asked to play a key role in CSR and charitable activities – simultaneously encouraging them to get involved in the firm's social calendar.
Seat options
Commercial, corporate, commercial property, construction, media, private wealth, dispute resolution, employment
Type of practice
Corporate & Commercial, General Practice, General Commercial
Work areas
Offices
Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Southampton
Diversity access schemes
Pathways to Law
