BEST RECRUITER – LARGE CITY FIRM
Baker & McKenzie 100 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6JA
T 020 7919 1000 E londongraduates@bakermckenzie.com W www.bakermckenzie.com/ londongraduates
Method of application: Online application form
been to your supervisor with the same question six times and don’t want to go a seventh!” Partner contact is a given: “Sometimes you are working with senior associates more directly, but I don’t think I’ve ever been involved with anything where I haven’t worked with a partner. It’s not hierarchical at all – everyone is just a member of the team.” Rebecca picks up on this theme, explaining how trainees are encouraged to develop: “The numbers are relatively small for the size of the work and the global nature of the business; there are lots of opportunities for trainees to get involved in meaty work. We encourage trainees to set up meetings with colleagues from other offices as a way of building up their own networks. At no stage are our lawyers left wondering what they should be doing now. There is a solid support network for everyone in terms of training and supervision.” Trainees can also sign up to any training that they feel would be beneficial to their own development and one-to-one coaching is available to help them interpret the feedback that they receive during their seats. “Although it depends a bit on which department you’re in, I’ve always felt that I’ve had a lot of responsibility – there is real emphasis on people running their own projects and increased responsibility as you progress,” concludes Rachael. “I knew it would be an immersive learning experience, with a real emphasis on growing and learning, and I don’t see that stopping when I qualify.”
Application deadline: Please see our website
Method of selection: Assessment centre including partner interview, psychometric testing and video interview Work areas: • Banking and finance • Capital markets • Charities • Commercial property/real estate • Construction & engineering • Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions • Corporate tax • Dispute resolution • Employment, pensions & incentives • Energy & natural resources • Environment • Financial services • Company & commercial • Competition and EU law
“Throughout the whole recruitment process, the graduate recruitment team were exceptionally friendly and communicative.” “The friendly and approachable nature of the recruitment team meant that I was able to develop a positive working relationship with them before I had even been offered a training contract.” “All the recruiters were really helpful and guided me through the process making me feel at ease at all times. The firm has been exactly as advertised – a friendly and supportive environment, global outlook and impressive international corporate clients.” “The multi-phased assessment day was exceptionally fair, as it permitted candidates, particularly non-law graduates and career changers, to showcase their different experiences.” “Excellent recruitment process which is personal from the first day. Lots of support and mentoring offered by the team.”
• Insolvency/restructuring • Insurance/reinsurance • Intellectual property • Media & entertainment • Private client • Projects/project finance • Technology, media & telecommunications
Offices: London
What trainees said: “People were extremely warm and welcoming throughout.” “Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Despite having other offers, it was the recruitment process that cemented my decision to pick Bakers.” “I believe that the firm’s recruitment process really does give all applicants, whatever their backgrounds, a fair and equal opportunity to display their abilities.”
By Isla Grant
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