Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AF Tel: 020 7367 3000 Email: earlytalentacquisition@cms-cmno.com Web: www.cmsearlytalent.com cmsukearlytalent cmsearlytalent CMS
The firm CMS is a future-facing, global law firm well equipped to help clients confront challenges and seize opportunities with confidence. CMS put the interests of clients at the heart of everything they do across their 70 plus offices in 40 plus countries in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. With more than 1,000 partners and 4,500 lawyers, CMS work in cross-border teams to deliver top quality, practical advice no matter how complex the situation. Types of work The firm is recognised for its sector excellence and focus in consumer products; energy; financial services; hotels and leisure, infrastructure and project finance; life sciences and healthcare; real estate; and technology, media and communications. Their legal expertise is therefore matched by real world, commercial understanding of the markets in which their clients operate. Who should apply Eligibility for our graduate opportunities will vary depending on your year of study; therefore, please visit our website for further details. Our minimum criteria requires candidates to have an ABB at A level (or equivalent) and be on track to achieve/have achieved a 2.1 at degree level (or equivalent). We will take into account mitigating circumstances. Training programme Prior to starting a training contract, trainees complete a comprehensive induction programme. During the training contract, trainees undertake four six-month seats across various practice areas. There may be the opportunity to be seconded to one of the firm’s clients or to a UK or international office. The main route to a training contract at CMS is by completing the CMS academy programme. When and how to apply Applications will open in October 2019 and close in January 2020. Please follow us on social media for further details. Work placements Our first steps programme offers an introduction to commercial law and working in a future-facing law firm. The programme comprises an introduction to CMS, skills sessions and an opportunity to shadow our fee earners. A case study and social events will both enhance your technical skills, interpersonal skills and networking skills. Attending first steps will put you in a strong position to apply for the CMS academy programme. Each student is paid £375 to attend the programme for one week. The CMS academy is CMS’s next generation vacation scheme starting with innovative leadership development training in London. This comprises panel discussions with clients, case studies, work simulation exercises and client visits amongst other things! It is an intense but fully rewarding week where you will experience first-hand the commitment from the firm to make you the best lawyer for the future. The second part of the programme includes an internship within one of our UK offices. Participants gain real experience in a commercial environment and develop skills needed to succeed as a trainee solicitor at a future-facing law firm. A supervisor and trainee buddy will be your main point of contact and will provide high quality work which will give you an accurate insight into the work of a trainee solicitor. We also have various opportunities for school leavers. To find out more information please visit: www.cmsearlytalent.com Sponsorship Sponsorship may be available for your GDL and LPC for England and Wales qualifying trainees and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in Scotland.
Vacancies Trainees Partners Total staff
Approx 65+
130
1,100*
8,000* *denotes worldwide figure Work placement yes Apply Online via website Starting salary £43,000 (London), £38,000 (Bristol), £25,000 (Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow), £28,000 (Sheffield) Minimum qualifications ABB at A level and 2.1 degree or equivalent Sponsorship GDL/LPC/Scottish Diploma fees Offices London, Bristol, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh
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