Slaughter And May
work experience

Commercial Law Virtual Insight Programme

Job description

Slaughter and May is distinctly different.

As a trainee and lawyer you won’t be pigeon-holed. Unlike other firms, we’re multi-specialists which means a much more stimulating working life. We work internationally by building relationships with the best firms in each jurisdiction so people and teamwork are hugely important, whilst maintaining individuality.  Our lawyers aren’t set any billing or time targets which means they are not forced to compete with each other to find the jobs or clients that bill the most hours. Our system provides greater emphasis on quality, greater efficiency and engenders a firm-wide ethos of sharing expertise.

In this programme, you will be introduced to some of the types of work our trainees and lawyers do every day. The programme encourages the development of important skills and commercial awareness which will give you a better understanding of what a lawyer does and what a career at Slaughter and May entails. 

Our programme is open to all students – no legal knowledge or previous work experience is required. Tasks 1-4 cover aspects of a fictional transaction. Task 5 is a typical trainee task – as a trainee you can expect to be pulled in to assist on other matters at short notice!

Once you’ve completed the programme, you can also use it on applications and in interviews as further evidence of your interest in, and understanding of, a career in commercial law.

What we are looking for

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Workplace
Fully remote
Location
UK wide
Salary
Unpaid

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

Full-time

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 17 February 2025

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Closing date:  Continuous recruitment

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