BEST TRAINER – NATIONAL/LARGE REGIONAL FIRM
Shoosmiths The Lakes Northampton NN4 7SH
T 03700 863 075 E joinus@shoosmiths.co.uk W www.shoosmiths.co.uk
Method of application: Online application form
here 11 years and I never cease to be amazed by the breadth and wealth of talent around me. And I think that shines through.” Samantha agrees: “It sounds cheesy – a lot of businesses talk like this, but we really believe it. In terms of culture it’s about going to work, spending time with people who you really rate and doing a job you love. For the trainees, it’s a very rewarding environment – they’re learning from colleagues who are very positive and motivational.” And the proof of the pudding is there for all to see. “We don’t just say these are our values – it really is like this,” she continues. “Anyone who actually meets us – at law fairs or at assessment days – says, ‘You can tell you’ve got something really different’. It’s like the assessment centres – you can fake that sort of thing for an interview, but not for a whole day.” As a trainee, Stephanie has seen this first-hand. When researching the firm, her curiosity was piqued by one of the many awards that Shoosmiths has won, the Investors in People Award. “I took a closer look at the criteria Shoosmiths needed to fulfil to qualify,” she explains. “It was really impressive. The firm invests so much in people.” So there you have it: openness to new ideas and a values-based recruitment and training process which have led to a groaning trophies shelf. “It’s an exciting time,” Stephanie sums up her training contract. “And so short. You’ve got to give it all you have and get what you can from each seat. And just enjoy it!”
Application deadline: Apply by 30 June 2017 for training contracts commencing in 2019
Apply by 28 February 2017 for summer work placements
Method of selection: Assessment centre including partner interview, presentation, written exercise and group exercise Work areas: • Banking & finance • Capital markets • Charities • Clinical negligence • Commercial property/real estate • Construction & engineering • Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions • Corporate tax • Dispute resolution • Employment, pensions & incentives • Environment • Family/matrimonial • Financial services • Fraud • Housing/landlord & tenant • Insolvency/restructuring • Company & commercial • Competition & EU law
supervision is good and although you are given quite a lot of responsibility, you always have a support network behind you.” “I enjoy the quality and diversity of work that I am given. This means that I am constantly learning and developing my skill set as well as my confidence. The team environment is absolutely fantastic. All team members are approachable and supportive, no question is too silly.” “We do meaningful, relevant work and are often given the responsibility to be the sole contact for the client on a matter.” “Deals that I could get excited about, interesting clients, real responsibility and a supportive working environment were what attracted me to Shoosmiths.”
• Insurance/reinsurance • Intellectual property • Media & entertainment • Personal injury • Private client • Professional negligence • Shipping & trade • Sports • Technology, media & telecommunications
By Liz Rutherford-Johnson
Offices: Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Basingstoke, Reading, Solent, London What trainees said: “There is a high level of client contact and quality of work. The level of
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