Application deadline
31 July 2010 for training contracts to
start in February 2012 and August 2012.
Head Office
London
First year usually based
London
No. of vacation placements available
60 (summer)
No. of training contracts available
c. 90
Disciplines accepted
Any
Starting salary
£39,000
Address & recruitment hotline number
65 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1HS
Tel. 020 7427 3194
How to apply
Firm's online application form
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We are a leader among international law firms,
providing business law advice of the highest
quality throughout Europe, the Middle East,
Asia and the US.
With over 2,700 lawyers in 27 key business
centres around the world, we provide a
comprehensive service to national and
multinational corporations, financial
institutions and governments.
Training and development
Our trainee solicitors receive a thorough
professional training in a very broad range
of practice areas, an excellent personal
development programme and the chance to
work in one of our international offices or on
secondment with a client in the UK or abroad.
You'll be working with and learning from one
of the most talented peer groups in the legal
world, and you'll get the blend of support
and freedom you need to evolve your career
and take advantage of the opportunities our
international network offers.
Your training contract will be unique to you.
Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of our
training programme and one of the features
which most differentiates our training contract
from others.
Support and balance
As a firm we believe in making sure that
everyone counts, and organise ourselves
accordingly. We believe that lawyers are better
at handling the intense pace and pressure of
work if they are part of a supportive team.
We have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
which comes from having a diverse range of
individuals who share a strong set of common
values.
We also recognize the importance of ensuring
that people are able to keep their lives in
balance, and therefore encourage a range
of sporting, cultural and social activities, as
well as participation in our award-winning
corporate social responsibility programme.
Who we are looking for
There is no such thing as a ‘typical' Freshfields
lawyer. Our broad array of practice areas and
clients demands a wide range of individuals
with differing skills, abilities and interests.
However, you'll need strong academic
qualifications (the ability to achieve a high
2.1 or first at degree level), a broad range of
skills and a good record of achievement in
other areas.
Training contract applications
Applications for training contracts starting
in February 2012 and August 2012 will
be accepted from 1 November 2009. The
deadline is 31 July 2010. Applications should
be made on the firm's online application
form.
Vacation placements
Summer schemes are offered for students
in their penultimate year. Applications
are accepted between 1 October 2009 and
15 January 2010 for placements in 2010.
Applications should be made on the firm's
online application form.
Further information
For further information and to order a copy
of our brochure please see our website at
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