The Firm

Eversheds is one of the world’s largest full-service law firms operating as one team, from 55 offices in 28 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Recognised as the leading innovators in the legal sector, they provide new legal and business solutions to meet the needs of their clients. Their people share a distinctive culture which has client relationships at its core. Whether providing advice which is complex or straightforward, multi-national or local, an attitude of delivering only the very best underscores everything they do. They are committed to finding and developing talented legal graduates interested in becoming a solicitor. Individuals are valued for their drive and legal expertise but also for their business advice. They develop the same qualities in our trainees. With a structured solicitor training programme, their legal training contracts and graduate jobs allow trainees to establish the skills they need to achieve aspirations.
 

The Work

Core work: company commercial, litigation and dispute management, real estate, human resources (employment and pensions).

Trainee Profile

Their training contracts consist of four seats of six months each over two years. At least one seat must be in a contentious area. As part of your training contract, you can also apply to do a secondment at a client office or at another Eversheds office in the UK or internationally. You will also take part in a full programme of personal and commercial development skills training, including finance and business, communication, presenting, business writing, client care, professional standards and advocacy.

Opportunities

Open Days, First Year Scheme, Campus Ambassador Role, Vacation Schemes, Training Contract
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