BEST TRAINER – US FIRM IN THE CITY
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Eighth Floor Ten Bishops Square
London E1 6EG
T 020 7012 9600 E graduaterecruitment@akingump.com W www.akingump.com
Method of application: Online application form
Application deadline: Apply by 15 July 2017 for training contracts commencing in 2019
Apply by 31 January 2017 for summer work placements
Method of selection: Panel interview
somewhat detached, as Vance explains: “The US offices are focused on their own summer associate programmes, and thus not really involved in the detail of the programme here. From time to time we find ourselves explaining the process to our US colleagues, but we always have good things to say, so it’s an easy sell!” Rachel would highlight the combination of practical experience alongside mentoring as the firm’s USP when it comes to training: “You work very closely with your supervisor, who takes an active role in ensuring that you feel comfortable and are getting to know the work and the people you work with. What I saw of the firm on the vacation scheme – friendly and approachable people, dedicated and hardworking lawyers, who are passionate about their work – has proven to be exactly how it is. It is very fast-paced, but friendly, and you are immediately made to feel part of the team. The quality of work has been excellent. I would choose here a thousand times in preference to anywhere else and I couldn’t recommend it more.”
Work areas: • Banking & finance • Capital markets
• Company & commercial • Competition & EU law • Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions • Corporate tax • Dispute resolution • Energy & natural resources • Financial services • Insolvency/restructuring • Projects/project finance • Technology, media & telecommunications What trainees said: “What distinguishes the programme is that, similarly to the firm’s strategy, it is not set in stone but evolves with the needs of the team and the trainee.” “The firm is modern, flexible and focused on getting trainees the experience and training they need to help them reach their maximum potential.” “We have frequent firm-wide training lunches during which associates and partners from different groups give presentations on recent transactions the firm has worked on and changing areas of law. These are informal sessions, often with plenty of questions and are a good way to keep up to date with the work the other parts of the firm are involved in.” Offices: London
on experience-based learning, which has allowed me to be involved in complex and fast-paced work from the beginning of my training contract. I have been encouraged to take on responsibility early and feel comfortable doing so in the firm’s supportive environment.” “My learning and development is closely monitored by my supervisors who I work very closely with and everyone at the firm takes a keen interest in the training programme. The smaller teams mean you get to know everyone quickly and can get involved in as many different workstreams as possible.” “I love working with people who are really passionate about getting great results for their clients.”
By Isla Grant
“Akin Gump places great emphasis
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