Dentons
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Dentons Next Talent

Job description

We are Dentons. The world’s largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.

Dentons is designed to be different. The landscape we work in is changing at an accelerating pace. We embrace this change and are looking for trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining what is possible and in shaping the future of law.

Your career at Dentons can shape up to be something extraordinary. It’s a place for those who are driven to challenge. To question. To break tradition. To put your career firmly into fast-forward. This could be the start of something big.

Main areas of work

Trainees and apprentices are able to choose from a wealth of seats to work with experts across our practice areas: Banking and Finance, Competition, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Projects, PRM (People, Reward and Mobility), Real Estate, Tax and TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications).

Work is also about more than just work here. It's about the environment too, and the feeling you get from your team, office and beyond. Our teams are focused on inclusion, giving back, and on looking forward with innovation.

Dentons Next Talent

If you are a student or graduate ready to challenge the conventional then Dentons. Next Talent, our talent network, is designed for ambitious aspiring future lawyers like you, ready to disrupt the legal scene.

As part of our community, you’ll gain exclusive access to events at Dentons. You’ll be the first to know about these exciting events, giving you a competitive edge in your career journey. We host regular webinars and workshops led by the Dentons Early Careers team and legal professionals across the firm, offering a unique opportunity to gain industry insights and enhance your legal knowledge.

These interactive sessions are designed to challenge your thinking, stimulate your curiosity, and equip you with the skills needed to be a game-changer in the legal field. From understanding what innovation really means to a law firm, to mastering the recruitment process, our webinars and workshops are your ticket to a successful legal career.

By attending these events, you’ll be part of a network of future lawyers, where you can exchange ideas, share insights, and learn from our legal professionals on the perspective and skills that push the boundaries of commercial law and underpin what makes the successful commercial lawyer of the future.

You’ll also be alerted when we open recruitment for our open days, vacation schemes and trainee solicitor programmes so you won’t miss out when it comes to application season.

Some of our upcoming webinars include the following topics:

  • Opportunities and applications workshops
  • Office spotlights
  • Meet our Early Careers Partners
  • Q&A with our Trainees and Apprentices
  • Innovation at Dentons
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Video interviews & Assessment Centres tips and guidance

What we are looking for

There is no application process or deadline, it is an open access programme, but candidates must be above the age of 16 years old to participate.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
UK wide
Salary
Unpaid

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 11 September 2025

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Closing date:  Continuous recruitment

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