Welcome!
Welcoming Culture We have a culture of extremely high performers who have a distinctly down-to-earth way of getting things done, which I believe is rare in a top-tier firm. From the start of your experience, you will have opportunities to work on high-profile matters, from a variety of practice areas, in a friendly and inclusive environment where lawyers help you learn and succeed. What to Expect We actively seek prospective Trainees who exhibit both entrepreneurial and collegial behaviours. We are looking for candidates with evidence of academic excellence and an ambition to get their hands on challenging and meaningful work. Demonstrated work experience and extra-curricular activities are also important. Our Trainees are almost always selected from participants who complete a week-long summer Vacation Scheme with us, which offers genuine insight into the two-year Training Contract experience with V&E. From the client- led tasks, such as research projects, drafting documents, participating in internal strategy discussions, joining calls and meetings with clients and opposing counsel, as well as mentoring, support, and infrastructure the firm provides to ensure lawyers thrive, you will be confident as to whether V&E is right for you. If you are inquisitive and eager to learn, there is a genuine opportunity for you to be in the driving seat of your career. If what you have read so far resonates and you are excited about the prospect of becoming a Vinson & Elkins Trainee, with a good story to tell us as to why, I very much look forward to receiving your application.
From Andrew Nealon Partner Energy Transactions / Projects Training Principal and ETP Talent/Diversity Lead
As one of the first U.S. law firms in the UK, we have seen our London office grow significantly from roots in the early 1970s. The Vinson & Elkins (V&E) London office opened as an international outpost, serving U.S. clients operating in the energy industry. Today, the majority of our matters are generated from the London partnership, and our work is much broader. Often with cross-office collaboration, we handle an exciting spectrum of sophisticated transactions, projects, and disputes for clients around the globe in the most important financial, industrial, and digital industries. Lawyers in our London office advise on matters in a number of practice areas including Energy Transactions & Projects (ETP), Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets (MACM), International Disputes and Arbitration, Finance, Tax and Employment. As a trainee with us, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to the full spectrum of work across our London practice areas. Three pillars define what makes training special at V&E: Exceptional Training, International Opportunities and Early Responsibility. Growth Mindset Entrepreneurial drive is a core component of how we advance in all practices, and how you will thrive at V&E. We are immensely proud of the expansion of our highly successful Arbitration practice in London, a smart complement to our market-leading energy nucleus. While we have concentrated our efforts to expand in London, it is not simply for growth’s sake – it is based on clear strategy and our desire to deliver a greater service to our clients.
Andrew Nealon
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