- Deadlines:
Training contract to commence 2020: 30/06/2018 Summer work placement: 31/01/2018 Other deadlines
Overview
- Address: The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London,
EC2A 2RS - Phone: 020 3116 3000
- Fax: 020 3116 3999
- Email: graduate.recruitment@reedsmith.com
- Web: careers.reedsmith.com/united_kingdom
| Vacancies: | 25 |
|---|---|
| Trainees: | 50 |
| Partners: | 657 |
| Staff: | 3289 |
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 20 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.1 degree (or the equivalent) |
| Start salary: | £40,000 |
| Sponsorship: | GDL/LPC |
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Application details and method of selection
Applications for training contracts for 2019, 2020 and 2021 will open on 1 November 2017. Closing date is 30 June 2018 - apply online.
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Firm description and career prospects
Key to our success is our ability to build lasting relationships: with clients and with each other. United through a culture defined by commitment to professional development, teamwork, diversity, pro bono and community support, we have grown to become one of the largest law firms in the world. Our 27 offices span three continents and London is currently the largest with over 600 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 boasts fantastic views of the city.
We are particularly well known for our work advising leading companies in the areas of financial services, life sciences, shipping, energy and natural resources, advertising, technology and media. We provide a wide range of commercial legal advice 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.
Sponsorship
GDL funding: Fees paid plus £6,000 maintenance.
LPC funding: Fees paid plus £7,000 maintenance.
Work placements
Delegates spend two weeks in a department of their choice, shadowing associates and partners. In addition, delegates participate in bespoke training sessions and practical exercises to build their skills and knowledge of the law. They also enjoy a number of social events where we encourage engagement with current Reed Smith trainees.
We offer places to students who will, at the time of attending the scheme, have completed at least two years of undergraduate study. The closing date for our 2018 scheme is 31 January 2018.
Training contract programme
We offer a four-seat programme and our approach to training means trainees are given access to real work and the option to take part in community projects or pro bono work. Our departments are structured across offices so that trainees are regularly in touch with colleagues and clients in different offices.
There are also opportunities for secondments to clients and our overseas offices. Trainees also benefit from being able to take a wide range of training courses offered by our learning and development team.
We have developed a new version of the LPC that fully integrates legal and business learning and leads to a unique LLM qualification, the LLM Commercial Legal Practice course. Our bespoke programme is the first of its kind and allows students to study commercial and legal aspects in parallel, not separately, so that they complete the course before entering the training contract with us.
Seat options
Corporate, real estate, employment, finance, commercial disputes, tax, energy and natural resources, shipping, media.
Type of practice
Corporate & Commercial
Work areas
Offices
Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Century City, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Houston, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, London, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Munich, Paris, Philadelphia, Piraeus, Pittsburgh, Princeton, Richmond, San Francisco, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Washington DC, Wilmington
Probono initiatives
A4ID, Amicus, Aspire Foundation, Citizens Advice Bureau, Fair Trials International, LawWorks, Lawyers Without Borders, Liberty, PILnet (public interest law), Prince’s Trust, ProHelp, Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre, Reprieve, The National Pro Bono Centre, The Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau, TrustLaw Connect
Diversity access schemes
Aspiring Solicitors, Black Lawyers’ Directory, Black Solicitors' Network, Brokerage Citylink, Law Society Diversity Access Scheme, PRIME, Pure Potential, SEO London, Stonewall, TARGETjobs Events
Insights
News
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Commercial Question
Featured Lawyers
Paul Moran
Trainee Solicitor
I completed a vacation scheme in 2011. Throughout this time and the subsequent interview process it was abundantly clear that the firm valued personality and teamwork very highly.
Chu Ting Ng
Trainee Solicitor
Reed Smith is an industry leader that is able to offer a well-adjusted career, all without losing focus on high performance. This was definitely the biggest attraction for me.
Deadlines
Vacation Scheme Insider
Alice Powell
Alice Powell studied European studies and French at King’s College London. She completed a vacation scheme at Reed Smith in Summer 2016.
- When: Summer 2016
- Subject: European studies and French
- University: King’s College London
