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www.kwm.com<br />
Main locations: Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the<br />
Middle East<br />
About us: International law firm<br />
King & Wood Mallesons is a new breed of law firm combining<br />
local depth with a global platform. Offering a different perspective<br />
to commercial thinking and the client experience, 2,700 lawyers<br />
across more than 30 international offices are working with clients<br />
every day to understand local challenges and navigate through<br />
regional complexity. With access to a global platform, we are<br />
providing commercial solutions and transforming the way legal<br />
services are delivered. As the only firm in the world able to<br />
practise PRC, Hong Kong, Australian, English, US and a significant<br />
range of European and Middle Eastern laws, we open doors and<br />
unlock opportunities for clients as they look to unleash the fullest<br />
potential of the Asian Century.<br />
Opportunities available: Open days, Vacation Schemes and Training<br />
Contracts<br />
Graduates sought: All degree disciplines, a minimum of 2:1<br />
Visa sponsorship: Yes<br />
Graduate salary: £40,000<br />
Vacation work: Yes<br />
Annual vacancies: 30<br />
Application advice: Deadline 31 January 2017 for Vacation Schemes,<br />
31 July 2017 for Training Contracts. Online application form.<br />
Interested in a career in commercial law? Linklaters will do everything<br />
to make sure you succeed – giving you the tailored, supportive<br />
and long-term training that helps you craft the career you want.<br />
Live your ambition with Linklaters.<br />
www.linklaters.com/ukgrads<br />
www.mcafarlanes.com<br />
Email: gradrec@macfarlanes.com<br />
Main location: London<br />
About us: Macfarlanes is a leading City law firm with a straightforward,<br />
independently-minded approach. The driving force behind<br />
the firm is an absolute commitment to delivering the right advice in<br />
the right way to our clients.<br />
Opportunities available: Woven into every aspect of life at the<br />
firm is an enduring commitment to the development of trainees.<br />
During the two-year training contract you’ll be working on real<br />
cases, doing real work for real clients. We give you all the support<br />
you would expect from a leading law firm with the benefit of close<br />
mentoring from partners and regular reviews.<br />
Graduates sought: We welcome applications from those expecting<br />
to graduate or have graduated with a 2.1 from any degree<br />
discipline.<br />
Starting salary: £42,000<br />
Training contract vacancies: 30 vacancies for September 2019/<br />
March 2020.<br />
Vacation work: Our vacation schemes are designed to give you<br />
a two-week snapshot of life as a trainee. We offer a two-week<br />
Easter vacation scheme and two two-week summer vacation<br />
schemes.<br />
Application advice: Applications are to be made online via our<br />
website: www.macfarlanes.com/careers/trainee-solicitors.aspx<br />
Training contract deadline: 31 July 2017. Applications are considered<br />
as soon as they are received and Assessment Days will run from<br />
April to September 2017. Vacation scheme deadline: 31 January 2017.<br />
www.orrick.com<br />
Main locations: 25 offices located throughout North America,<br />
Europe and Asia.<br />
About us: Orrick is a leading global law firm which specialises<br />
in serving companies in the technology, energy and financial<br />
sectors. Much of Orrick’s client work involves cross-border transactions<br />
which have increased substantially as the firm’s network<br />
of global offices has grown. The six four-month seat structure of<br />
our training contract allows you to experience a wide range of<br />
specialist practice groups. As part of a small intake, you will have<br />
responsibility from day one, and will be a vital member of the team<br />
in every seat.<br />
Opportunities available: Open Days and Training Contracts – apply<br />
online.<br />
Graduates sought: Those who are looking for a high level of<br />
responsibility from day one, who set their standards high, have a<br />
strong work ethic and are a bright, talented graduate of any discipline.<br />
Applicants should have at least 3 A level passes at grades<br />
A and B and a 2:1 degree.<br />
Graduate salary: £40,000 (2016)<br />
Annual vacancies: 4-6 training contracts<br />
Application advice: Apply online by 30 June 2017.<br />
Recruitment Manager:<br />
Emma Gardner<br />
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (Europe) LLP<br />
107 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DN<br />
Tel 020 7862 4600<br />
https://www.orrick.com/careers/london/graduate-recruitment<br />
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