Baker & McKenzie Training Contract 2015
2012-10-01 09:07:52
2013-04-02 00:00:00
- London, London
- £38k + £3k 'joining bonus'
- 2nd Apr ’13
- Closed
Baker and McKenzie Training Contract 2015
The two-year training contract comprises of four six-month seats which include a corporate and a contentious seat, usually within our highly regarded dispute resolution department, together with the possibility of a secondment abroad or with a client. During each seat you will have formal and informal reviews to discuss your progress and regular meetings to explore subsequent seat preferences.
Your training contract commences with a highly interactive and practical induction programme which focuses on key skills including practical problem solving, presenting and the application of information technology. The firm's training programmes include important components on management and other business skills, as well as seminars and workshops on key legal topics for each practice area.
There is a Trainee Solicitor Liaison Committee which acts as a forum for any new ideas or concerns which may occur during the training contract.
How and when to apply
The firm strives to enable trainees to be the best they can be. We are looking for trainees who are stimulated by intellectual challenge. Effective communication skills, together with the ability to be creative and practical problem solvers, team players and to have a sense of humour, are qualities which will help them stand out from the crowd.
Minimum qualifications
340 UCAS Points or equivalent and a minimum 2.1 degree
The closing date for non-law students and law students is 31 July 2013. Application is by way of an online application form which can be found on our website
Starting salary: £38,000 + £3,000 'joining bonus'
Sponsorship
Payment of full fees and maintenance grant of £8,000 for the LPC and £6,000 for the CPEGDL.