The firm Akin Gump’s London office is the main hub for the firm’s international practice. The integrated nature of the firm means that London lawyers work closely with their counterparts across the globe. With a strategy to develop practices that complement its core strengths internationally, the firm has 20 offices worldwide and clients that range from corporations and financial institutions to foreign governments and individuals. Types of work Market-leading practices include: financial restructuring, corporate and equity capital markets, private equity, debt finance, project finance, energy, litigation and international arbitration, financial services regulatory, investment funds, international trade, EU competition and tax. Who should apply We hire the best and the brightest. We look for exceptional and consistent academic achievement combined with evidence of a driven outlook through extracurricular achievements. You should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, be solution-driven and keen for early responsibility. Training programme Our London office is an exciting and inspiring environment to train as a lawyer as evidenced by the office winning ‘Best Trainer – US Firm in the City’ at the LawCareers.Net Training and Recruitment Awards in 2018 and 2016, and being nominated once again in 2019. In 2020 we were also nominated for Best Work Placement Scheme – City Firm. We offer up to six trainee places per year. By focusing on a smaller intake we maintain flexibility and seek to grow through junior lawyer retention. Trainees have the choice of sitting within the financial restructuring, corporate and M&A, energy, finance, financial regulatory, funds and investment management, litigation and arbitration, international trade or tax practice areas. Seats can be tailored to three or six-month durations across the two-year training programme to provide a breadth of experience. Some of our trainees have enjoyed the experience of a seat in an international office. When and how to apply Online application via the firm’s website at www.akingump. com/uk-students. The deadline for 2023 training contracts is 11 July 2021. Work placements Our two-week vacation scheme is held in summer each year. We introduce participants to our practices and support their exposure to the work the firm does through integration into two practice areas and tailored development sessions. The application deadline for our 2021 programme is 17 January 2021. Sponsorship GDL and LPC course fees. Maintenance grants of £10,000 per academic year. Eighth Floor, Ten Bishops Square, London E1 6EG Tel: 020 7012 9600 Email: graduaterecruitment@akingump.com Web: www.akingump.com/uk-students akin_gump Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Vacancies Trainees Partners Total staff
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Work placement
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Training contract deadline 11 July 2021
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