BEST RECRUITER – NATIONAL/LARGE REGIONAL FIRM
Osborne Clarke LLP One London Wall London EC2Y 5EB T 01179173484 E trainee.recruitment@ osborneclarke.com W www.joinoc.com
Method of application: Online application form
Application deadline: Apply by 15 January 2017 for training contracts commencing in 2019
Apply by 15 January 2017 for summer work placement
Method of selection: Assessment centre including panel interview, partner interview, presentation, psychometric testing and written exercise Work areas: • Advertising & marketing • Banking & 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 • Immigration • Insolvency/restructuring • Intellectual property • Life sciences • Media & entertainment • Company & commercial • Competition & EU law
Back to the ownership ideal and how that extends to the trainees themselves, Catherine comments: “Our trainees are not just a junior level of resource – sadly, there are some firms which do see it that way. Rather, there is an owner mentality here, so trainees have their own matters and pieces of work, and are given work needed to develop their skills based on continual feedback. It is a collaborative environment. Turning legal knowledge into commercial legal advice is a skill that trainees develop during the training contract. That can include working as a team within the firm to understand sectors and markets, to being able to prioritise and manage a workload to give added value to a client.” Ben sums up his experiences: “I feel my ability as a solicitor has improved no end. Looking back to the beginning of my training contract, I have made huge leaps and that is due in large part to the time and effort invested in me by my supervisors, with feedback and training. I also feel that socially, I have good mates in the firm, which is great. I had high expectations, but they have been met; I feel very happy and comfortable here.”
“The whole recruitment process felt natural, with the tasks assigned being relevant to the firm and interviews testing your abilities but also acting as a forum for discussion. My experience of this process played a large part in why I chose to be a trainee at Osborne Clarke.” “The HR managers were super helpful and supportive. I also was quite touched with some friendly gestures (the firm sends a Christmas present and a birthday card to all future trainees).” “All representatives I met at the recruitment process were friendly, open and happy to talk to you like an equal, just the kind of attitude the firm prides itself on.” “The assessment centre was one of the best I have attended, clearly aiming to give all the candidates the opportunity to perform to their best by making it suitably challenging but relaxed and friendly at the same time – much like the firm!”
• Outsourcing • Private client • Projects/project finance • Technology, media & telecommunications
By Isla Grant
Offices: Bristol, London, Reading
What trainees said: “There’s a real focus during the vacation scheme on getting the
candidates involved in all aspects of the firm. Candidates can expect real work alongside social events and helping out at the firm’s charitable commitments.”
“Everyone I spoke to at the firm was friendly and encouraging.”
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