Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP 100 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DY Tel: 020 7447 4200 Email: hrrecruitinglon@goodwinlaw.com Web: www.goodwinlaw.com/careers/working-in-london goodwinlaw
The firm Goodwin is a premium global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 10 offices in the US, Asia and Europe. We are proud of our commitment to excellence, the interesting matters we handle and the impressive clients we serve. At Goodwin, we encourage collaboration across practices, industry teams and geographies, ensuring the most integrated, solutions-oriented results for our clients. Our culture fosters an open, inclusive and collegial atmosphere. As a trainee in our London office, you will join our cohesive group of people from different backgrounds, working together to provide innovative and commercial advice to our clients. Established in 2008, our London office has grown significantly in recent years. With over 100 lawyers working on complex, cross border and high profile matters you will find a well-rounded team in our London office to help you reach your full potential in your legal career. Types of work Goodwin focuses on working with clients in the financial, private equity, real estate, technology and life sciences industries. Who should apply We welcome applications from candidates at all universities and in all degree disciplines. Candidates need a minimum of a 2.1 degree and AAB at A level (or equivalent). Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications from students in their first year at undergraduate level. Training programme Goodwin offers a variety of training in our core practice areas including tech and life sciences, private equity, private investment funds and real estate. Our size and continued growth allow us to offer our trainees and associates increased responsibility and meaningful client contact from the outset. We work in small teams, which gives our lawyers the opportunity to work directly with, and be mentored by, senior colleagues, and to develop a network that will be an invaluable part of their future career development. Goodwin trainees will complete four six-month seats. When and how to apply You can apply from January 2020 for training contracts commencing September 2022. To apply, please visit our website www.goodwinlaw.com/careers/working-in-london. Work placements The Goodwin summer vacation schemes provide a real insight into what it is like to train and work at Goodwin and gives us a window to get to know students better. Students will witness first-hand the work we do for our clients by shadowing associates, attending client and departmental meetings, and attending information sessions focussed on the work of each practice area in the London office. Students will leave our programme with valuable mentors and a large professional and social network. Goodwin will run two summer vacation schemes, from which we will recruit a proportion of our 2022 intake of trainees. Sponsorship We offer full sponsorship of both the GDL and LPC to all future trainees, together with the following maintenance grants: GDL – £8,000 per year and LPC – £10,000 per year.
Vacancies Trainees Partners Total staff
8-10
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170
Work placement
yes
Training contract deadline 31 July 2020
Apply Online Starting salary 1st year – £46,000 2nd year – £50,000
Minimum qualifications 2.1 degree and AAB at A level (or equivalent) Sponsorship GDL/LPC
Offices London
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