“It was enlightening discovering how the partners handled things.” Trainee
Take responsibility for your own career
“The firm looks for self-starters who will take opportunities to learn.”
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Training programmes at many other law firms are far more rigid and formalised than they are at Kirkland & Ellis because of the number of trainees they have in their intake. You can get involved in private equity work, leveraged financings, financial restructurings, taxation arrangements on domestic and international transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and fund formation matters, and competition issues, as well as litigation and arbitration cases.
There is a lot to choose from!
“If you take the initiative people will help you get involved and explain things.”
“The culture of the firm is friendly and informal, the training process feels open and flexible. You can talk to anyone about the work you’re doing and are encouraged to ask questions.”
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