Hogan Lovells is home to lawyers who shape the commercial landscape, help clients to innovate and solve some of the toughest legal problems around the world. Find out more about the firm’s challenging work and training programme.
Join the Global Game-Changers
Undergraduate and Graduate Careers in Law
Click to hear more from Chris, our Graduate Recruitment Partner
Be ready to change the game When you choose a career with Hogan Lovells, you’re not just choosing to become a lawyer. You’re choosing to become the kind of lawyer who’ll shape the commercial landscape, help clients become more innovative and solve some of the toughest legal problems around the world. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but we’ll give you all the support and encouragement you need: comprehensive legal training, regular reviews and feedback, and limitless advice and guidance from those around you. Ultimately, however, you’ll be in the driving seat, throwing yourself into work that challenges you, forging close relationships with colleagues and clients, steering your own progress and tapping into the training that’s right for you. That’s what it means to change the game. And it’s a challenge our teams at Hogan Lovells rise to every day. Question is, are you ready to do the same?
Chris Hutton, Jon Chertkow, Becky Wales Graduate Recruitment Leadership
Contents
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At a glance
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Why Hogan Lovells
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Looking to the future
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One global team
Why Hogan Lovells
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Practice groups and expertise
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Our outlook on the world
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Our alumni community
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A personal path to a career in law
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Early career opportunities
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Virtual insight events
Early career opportunities
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Campus ambassador programme
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Vacation schemes
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Making the most of your scheme
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Being a Hogan Lovells lawyer
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Getting the quali cations you need
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Your training
Being a Hogan Lovells lawyer
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Your seats
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Your secondments
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Developing your commercial focus
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Life in the City
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Pay and bene ts
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Your application
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The application process
Your application
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Making your application stand out
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Dates and deadlines
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At a glance
Facts and gures alone won’t convince you we’re the right rm for you. But they’re a good place to start. Join us and this is what you can expect.
5th
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largest UK law rm by revenue
global o ces in 26 countries
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largest law rm globally
lawyers globally 2,600
50%
of our London partners started here as trainees
£46k
starting salary And plenty of brilliant bene ts too.
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Along with rst-class health and wellbeing services. In-house gym
opportunities for rst-year students
To attend our two-day virtual insight events over summer.
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Up to
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hours dedicated to pro bono and Citizenship activities globally 142k+
The perfect launch pad for your legal career. training contracts
To give anyone and everyone a taste of trainee-level tasks. Virtual internships
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days’ holiday per year For that all-important work/life balance. 25
Up to 70
six-month seats Giving you a broad, in-depth introduction to our practice groups.
Helping budding lawyers start their careers in the best possible way. summer and winter vacation scheme places
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Section 1.
Why Hogan Lovells
Everyone is here to change the game. Everyone pushes each other and is pushed in return. Everyone works together to nd smarter, bolder ways to solve problems that, in a global market, are increasingly complex.
This sense of trust runs through the ¿rm. There’s a natural tendency to share knowledge, and a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with clients and each other, whether that’s in person or remotely. It makes for an aspirational, positive and inclusive culture. We’re an international law ¿rm that feels like a connected community – one, most importantly, where you can always be yourself.
So, what can you expect if you join us? Cross-continent collaboration, fresh-thinking colleagues and plenty of support from approachable experts. Then there’s our exceptional breadth of practice groups, giving you exposure to all sorts of interesting legal challenges. It’s how you’ll grow your own expertise, with tailored training and early responsibility that gives you the con¿dence to do things dĭerently. To do things like a global game-changer.
“The collegiate nature of the rm is amazing. People will help one another wherever in the world they are – no matter what.”
Faraz Naqvi, Counsel
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Looking to the future
At Hogan Lovells, we don’t just claim to be innovative. We show it. We embrace change. We make it happen. Being global game-changers means many things, all of which reÀect who we are and the work that we do. It’s about using our legal and commercial skills to solve the most complex issues across the world. It’s about thinking creatively, bringing ideas to our clients and responding to their needs. It’s about being a place where diverse people thrive and succeed. A place where we all have a positive impact on the world around us. But these are challenging times. As I write this, we’re dealing with the global crisis caused by COVID-19. Across many of our ȯces, we’re working from home and ¿nding new ways to be agile, Àexible and to remain connected with our clients and each other. Looking ahead, we’ll take all these learnings to reimagine how we work as a bold and distinctive law ¿rm. In fact, the future is always on our minds. We may be seen as leaders in innovation – both in our legal thinking and the way we deliver legal services – but we don’t rest on our laurels. Far from it. If you join us, you’ll be part of a team that relishes new challenges and areas of law, like our recent work on drones, cyber security, blockchain and FinTech. You’ll pursue big ideas and do brilliant things, encouraged by everyone around you. So your development will never stop at Hogan Lovells, no matter how high you climb. Susan Bright Ȯce Managing Partner and Global Managing Partner for Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business If there’s one person who truly knows the ins and outs of Hogan Lovells, it’s Susan Bright. Having trained here in 1989, she quali ed into our competition practice and, today, is O ce Managing Partner and Global Managing Partner for Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business.
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“We make good use of our global network. For example, when China works with
the London o ce across both jurisdictions, we pick up each other’s work seamlessly at
the end of each day.” Senior Associate, Shanghai
“Our international collaboration is seamless. Knowledge and understanding is particularly uid across our global o ces.” Trainee, London
“Our Finance lawyers work with London almost daily. They’re practically part of the London team.” Partner, South Africa
One global team
learn new things, working seamlessly with collaborative colleagues who lend a helping hand – whatever the challenge or time zone. What’s more, our reach and international inÀuence attracts the most prestigious clients. So expect to work for some of the world’s leading organisations on headline-grabbing projects. After all, you’ll be joining a ¿rm on the pulse of tomorrow: tirelessly seeking out innovative ways to deliver for our clients on a global scale.
We’re just about everywhere. The Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Paci¿c. Our 2,600 lawyers are split across three broad practice groups in some 48 ȯces spanning 26 countries. We’re the only ¿rm with strength and depth in both the United States and Europe – the two major markets for legal services – and expertise in virtually every industry sector. For you, that means getting involved in global projects with unrivalled access to industry specialists. You’ll constantly
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“There’s a real appreciation here of di erent workplace cultures and the importance of taking these into account – particularly when tackling cross-border work.” Associate, London
“We have the global reach. We work as a single team spread across the globe. We all behave and feel like one team.” Senior Associate, Milan
“People here make themselves available to assist you – that’s the culture across the rm.” Associate, New York
“Whatever time of day it is, there’s a colleague one phone call away who is willing to help.” Trainee, London
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Helped launch Goldman Sachs’ first UK savings bank
Worked with Asahi on its purchase of Fuller’s beer business
Our breadth and depth of expertise – across a particularly wide range of practice groups and industry sectors – means we’re able to o er creative solutions for our clients’ toughest problems. Practice groups and expertise
But we go beyond simply meeting their legal needs: we’re always tuned in to the ¿nancial, commercial, regulatory and political dynamics of their industries and markets. It’s how we’re able to help make world- renowned businesses even more successful. As a lawyer here, you’ll become known for your deep engagement with clients – who call upon your industry knowledge and commerciality. You’ll work alongside experts in many ¿elds as you take on high-end assignments, and discover the areas of law you want to master.
Click to hear more from Susan, our O ce Managing Partner and Global Managing Partner for Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business
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Defended Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent in the Supreme Court
Achieved a significant ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling for Google
Our practice groups
• Corporate and Finance • Global Regulatory and Intellectual Property, Media and Technology (IPMT) • Litigation Arbitration and Employment (LAE)
Industry experience
• Energy and Natural Resources • Financial Institutions • Insurance • Life Sciences and Healthcare • Real Estate • Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
• Aerospace, Defence, and Government Services • Automotive and Mobility • Consumer • Diversi ed Industrials • Education
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Our outlook on the world Good citizenship at Hogan Lovells is not about ticking a certain box. It’s an integral part of who we are. It’s something that brings us together and encourages everyone to do better. Most of all, it’s a commitment that will never falter.
Partnerships that bring peace Our global citizenship partner is PeaceTech Lab : a non- pro¿t organisation that works in conÀict zones around the world to promote peace through technology, media and data. They tackle corruption, racial injustice, misogyny and violent extremism in some of the most dangerous places on earth, and we’re incredibly proud to support them. Right now, we’re working together on a global hate speech pro bono project, putting together a report that analyses what is considered hate speech and which laws cover it. We’ll then collaborate with PeaceTech Lab to see how these ¿ndings can be used in their work going forward. Whether it’s pro bono legal advice, fundraising or skills- based volunteering, our partnership means everyone at Hogan Lovells – regardless of background, position or location – can serve as peacebuilders in a time of signi¿cant unrest. That’s not just game-changing work, it’s life-changing.
Putting the social in enterprise As part of your induction, we’ll introduce you to HL BaSE , our thriving social enterprise legal practice. HL BaSE delivers training to junior lawyers on business and social impact issues, and works together with corporate clients to provide legal advice to social enterprises. Through it, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of business and what drives clients’ big decisions. You’ll learn how to be more entrepreneurial so you can win more work, and you’ll discover how important the way we conduct ourselves is to the ¿rm’s success. Even before you join us, you can discover more about our world through the HL BaSE Legal Learning Hub : a virtual programme full of insightful presentations and workshops. You’ll develop your commercial awareness and client care skills, explore our practice groups and training contracts, and learn about diversity and wellbeing at the ¿rm. Interested? Head to our website for more information and to apply.
“Being a global game-changer is about working with others to have a positive impact on the world around us.” Susan Bright, O ce Managing Partner and Global Managing Partner for Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business
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Diversity & Inclusion
We’re a global law rm that celebrates individuality. Wherever we are in the world, we support and encourage each other open-mindedly and wholeheartedly. It’s why you’ll always have your voice heard in a community full of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
It’s simple, diversity makes us a better ¿rm. We’re at the top of our game, pushing boundaries for clients like never before, because of our people. So we’ll make sure that you’re nurtured, engaged and completely con¿dent being yourself here. It all adds up to a culture of openness and inclusivity; a work environment that embraces everybody and gives you everything you need to Àourish. Wellbeing Know this: your health and wellbeing will always be a priority. Our wellbeing programme provides guidance and advice on ¿nancial, mental, social and physical wellbeing. We have trained Mental Health First Aiders ready to help and support you. We’re proud members of the City Mental Health Alliance, which aims to create a culture of good mental health for City workers. And we’re always looking for ways to remove unnecessary stress and boost wellbeing around the ¿rm. What’s more, trainees bene¿t from our bespoke mental health and resilience training programme, delivered by Leading Minds. Respect at Work The clue’s in the name – this programme makes sure everyone feels respected at work. It’s all part of nurturing a culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns and know that we’ll handle it appropriately and sensitively. We also have Respect Advocates: trained senior level colleagues who can be spoken to con¿dentially when you might not want to talk to your line manager or HR in the ¿rst instance.
Our diversity networks: 50:50 and StepUp Actively supports ways to improve gender diversity at all levels of the ¿rm. Working Families Addresses challenges faced by parents and carers. Pride+ Makes sure our LGBTQ+ colleagues are supported, respected and embraced. Race & Ethnicity at Hogan Lovells (REAHL) Focuses on improving Black, Asian and ethnic minority representation, progression and retention. Multicultural Promotes a culture that welcomes all, regardless of ethnic background, faith or culture.
Click to hear from Julie-Anne, our UK Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead
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Our diversity partners include: Aspiring Solicitors
level the playing ¿eld. We were also a founding ¿rm when Rare developed their innovative Contextual Recruitment System, a way of identifying high-achieving candidates we might have otherwise missed. Recently, we became a founding partner for the Rare Vantage platform, a revolutionary new software that aims to break down the arti¿cial barriers that some students face when entering the legal profession. The Sutton Trust We’re a founding sponsor of the Pathways to Law (for sixth- form students) and Pathways to Law Plus (for university students) initiatives. These programmes are run by The Sutton Trust to provide opportunities for state school students interested in law, and who will be the ¿rst in their family to attend university. Students come and do work experience with us, learning all about our world and building up some vital skills along the way. We’re also a programme partner for Pathways to Law Plus, and ŏer work experience and residential training to ¿rst-year university students.
Together with Aspiring Solicitors, we’re helping to make the legal profession more accessible to those from under- represented groups and low socio-economic backgrounds. We’ve engaged with hundreds of law and non-law students across events, open days, commercial awareness competitions, work experience and mentoring programmes. MyPlus Since 2011 we’ve taken part in ‘Explore the Law’: an annual half-day event run in partnership with MyPlus for students with a disability or health condition. Alongside other leading law ¿rms, we participate in panel discussions, presentations, skills sessions, workshops and networking sessions to help students feel more con¿dent in applying for a career in law. Rare Recruitment By partnering with Rare Recruitment, we’re able to reach out to talented Black, Asian and ethnic minority students and those from backgrounds of low social mobility. How? Through insight events and Rare’s award-winning Articles, Discuss and Foundations development programmes that help
UK lawyer diversity chart for associates, senior associates and counsel
• 31% Black, Asian and ethnic minority trainees recruited in 2018/19 • 29% of UK partners are women • Top 75 Social Mobility Index for the third consecutive year
57% women
15% minority ethnic
5% LGBTQ+
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“Hogan Lovells stays close to its alumni, and when I decided to come back to private practice it had to be ‘home’ to Hogan Lovells.” Angus Rankin, Partner at Hogan Lovells
“I’ve worked with the rm since joining Mars, and it’s great knowing exactly who to call. So the network you build up now will de nitely help you well into the future.” Helen Kimberley, General Counsel for Mars’ UK petcare and food businesses
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Our alumni community
It’s a powerful community too. We have a network of over 11,000 alumni representing 80 countries around the world, all making their mark as leaders in law, business, government, academia, and beyond. So you’ll be in good company, enjoying all sorts of networking opportunities and career resources, including: This brochure is packed full of all the reasons why you should be a Hogan Lovells lawyer. But what happens if you decide to move on to pastures new one day? Short answer: you’ll become a valued member of our far-reaching alumni community.
– Access to our alumni directory
– A job board to search and share career opportunities
– Invitations to events around the world – Alumni and ¿rm-wide news and updates, including our biannual alumni magazine, ReÀections .
“I still feel very connected to Hogan Lovells: I’m regularly in touch with current and former team members – especially when I want to bounce an idea o someone.” Anna Jeevanjee, VP Employment and Compliance at Universal Music Group
Of course, it goes without saying that we hope you’ll enjoy a long-lasting career with us. But just know that wherever your career path takes you, you’ll always be part of the Hogan Lovells family. Aside from the alumni community, having your own personal network to call upon is so important. It’s an ever-evolving source of inspiration and connections, and it’s something that could open doors for you in years to come. That’s why we encourage people to grow their network at every opportunity – something that crops up quite a bit over the following pages.
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A personal journey to associate
What’s it like to nd your personal path from trainee to associate? Here’s Stelios Charitopoulos, talking about his training contract and nding his calling in competition law.
My secondment meant that I spent my third and fourth seats with the Competition teams in London and Brussels immediately before qualifying. As a result, I was progressively doing associate-level work even as a trainee. So when I made the leap to associate in the Antitrust, Competition and Economic Regulation team, it was a very smooth transition. That said, you do assume a lot more responsibility – which can feel daunting at ¿rst. However, senior members of the team were always on hand to provide support and there were plenty of bespoke training sessions that helped me along the way. Thanks to the ¿rm’s global presence and the strength of our practice group, I get to work with high-pro¿le, multinational clients across a wide range of industries. At the same time, I advise on some of the best and most complex matters in the market. It’s incredibly satisfying, not to mention professionally ful¿lling, to be a part of projects that make headlines and set legal precedent. Stelios Charitopolous Associate in the Antitrust, Competition and Economic Regulation team
I chose Hogan Lovells for a number of reasons, but at the top of my list were things like the ¿rm’s reputation, culture and well-rounded training contracts. More importantly, during my vacation scheme here, I was welcomed as a member of the team in all of the departments that I joined. I saw ¿rst-hand that the opinions of trainees are genuinely valued; and that there’s a lot of support for trainees to challenge themselves, take on early responsibility and develop as lawyers and individuals. I really enjoyed each and every one of the seats on my training contract, which included working with the International Arbitration and Debt Capital Markets teams. But as I’d suspected during my university studies, I ended up enjoying competition law the most. With a mix of UK and EU law and a focus on economic theory, it’s an incredibly dynamic area of law that’s constantly evolving to keep up with changes in the markets. Another highlight was my ¿nal seat on secondment in Brussels. I got to experience competition law from a dĭerent perspective and grow my personal network – both within the ¿rm and in my ¿eld more generally. Considering the close collaboration between the London and Brussels competition teams, this has been invaluable to me as an associate. Overall, it was an incredible opportunity to be at the centre of European competition law, surrounded by EU institutions.
“There’s a lot of support for trainees to challenge themselves, take on early responsibility and develop as lawyers and individuals.”
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Section 2.
Early career opportunities
You’ll be spending a big chunk of your life in your new rm, so it pays to make sure that it’s the right one for you. Luckily, we’ve got all sorts of opportunities to get to know us early on. Over the coming pages, you’ll discover various ways you can experience our world and the kind of work we do for yourself.
What’s available? Here’s a quick round-up:
Virtual internship For: Anyone and everyone
Campus ambassador programme For: First-year students of any degree discipline Represent Hogan Lovells at your university, and get unrivalled insights, skills and connections in return. Vacation scheme For: All students from penultimate-year onwards and graduates Work on real client projects, network with trainees, associates and partners, enjoy hands-on learning with specialists, do interactive workshops, and meet the people who could be your future colleagues.
Get a taste of what we do here by taking on trainee-level tasks. The virtual internship is quick, easy to access and anyone can sign up – no need to apply. Check out our website to learn more. Virtual insight event For: First-year students of any degree discipline Our two-day virtual insight events during the summer ŏer a perfect introduction to life at the ¿rm and the day-to-day work of a trainee solicitor.
“Vacation schemes and insight events are undoubtedly the best way to help you realise if somewhere is right for you.” Scott Prior, Associate
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Virtual insight events
Get to know us. Gain insights galore. You’ll be hard-pressed to nd a better return for such a small investment of time.
Our two-day virtual insight events are for ¿rst-year students of all degree disciplines. We run two of these virtually over the summer, and each is packed with tailored workshops, presentations and networking opportunities. Learning from those in the know, you’ll hear all about life as a trainee solicitor and experience our culture and values ¿rst-hand. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask any burning questions, soak up advice on how to make your vacation scheme or training contract application stand out, and get to grips with the virtual interview and assessment day process. Not only that, you’ll grow your understanding of our business and the strategy of the ¿rm, while gaining commercial awareness through interactive workshops and case studies along the way. Bottom line? Insight events ŏer a well-rounded introduction to Hogan Lovells – and you’ll see for yourself why we’re global game-changers.
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“You get an understanding of the di erent practice groups, what kind of clients we work for, and what solicitors do on a day- to-day basis.” Raina Hayles, Trainee
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Campus ambassador programme
Become a campus ambassador, and you’ll become an extension of our ¿rm. You’ll represent us at your university – be that virtually or face to face – helping to plan, promote and run our 2020/21 marketing events. That means hosting drop-in sessions, giving lecture shout-outs and using your university networks to promote us on social media. Above all, you’ll be there to answer students’ questions and shed light on all our opportunities. What’s in it for you? For starters, it’ll do wonders for your CV, personal network and your own understanding of how a global elite law ¿rm ticks. You’ll automatically get fast-tracked to a vacation scheme assessment day, and with constant communication with our graduate recruitment team, it’s also a chance to show us your personality. Then just think of the skills you’ll build: public speaking, leadership, organisation and problem solving. Interviews take place during the spring of your ¿rst year so you’re ready to start promoting us in your second year. We’ll give you all the training and support you need, and the pay – £600 – is pretty good too. Bring us your ideas and feedback. Help nd new ways for us to get our message across. If you’re keen to build a career in a commercial law rm like Hogan Lovells, this experience will give you great insights.
“You receive tons of support and the programme’s really well organised – you know exactly how to succeed in the role.” Ellie Doubleday, previous campus ambassador at Durham University and current trainee
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“I had regular catch-ups with my trainee buddy to make sure I was keeping on track and giving the best account of myself on the vacation scheme.” Blaise Salle, Trainee
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Vacation schemes
These schemes are the perfect launch pad for a legal career. In fact, around three quarters of the trainee solicitors who join us each year have taken part in one.
Working alongside approachable partners, associates and trainees, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get involved in major client projects across our practice groups and sometimes across jurisdictions. You’ll actively contribute to the ¿rm’s progress, treated like one of the team: valued, recognised and constantly supported. Day to day, you could draft documents, attend team and client meetings, do legal research and, where applicable, attend court. It’s hands-on learning complemented by interactive workshops, training sessions, discussions and fun social events. At the end of your scheme, you’ll interview for a training contract with us – having experienced exactly what it’s like to be a Hogan Lovells lawyer and business advisor to world-leading clients.
For: Summer vacation schemes: All students from penultimate year onwards and graduates Winter vacation scheme: All students from penultimate year onwards and graduates (virtual delivery in 2020) Length:
£450
3 weeks for the summer vacation schemes 2 weeks for the winter vacation scheme Pay: £450 per week What you’ll gain:
pay per week
– Experience across our practice groups: Corporate and Finance, Global Regulatory and Intellectual Property, Media and Technology (IPMT), Litigation Arbitration and Employment (LAE) – Know-how from interactive workshops and training sessions on topics like advocacy, corporate law and ¿nance law – Training in presentation skills and the chance to use them by completing a client pitch presentation project with other vacation scheme students – First-hand insights from senior leaders about the vision, strategy and direction of the ¿rm – Exposure to plenty of networking opportunities with potential future colleagues.
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“Don’t forget that everyone is human. Although it might be daunting speaking to senior lawyers, keep in mind that they were once in your place.”
“Be con dent. It’s scary starting out, but everyone understands the position you’re in. So if you have a question or you’re not sure about something, don’t be afraid to speak up.”
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“Give your supervisor updates on your progress with tasks – it’s a key part of them having con dence in your ability.”
“Remember to get involved: throw yourself into socials, organise co ee catch-ups, pick people’s brains.”
Let’s say the rst morning of your scheme has arrived. You’re about to meet the people you could be working with long-term. Maybe get your hands on high-pro le work for some big-name clients. So how are you going to make every minute count? We asked some of our trainees for tips.
Vacation schemes are also your chance to meet as many dĭerent people at the ¿rm as you can. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to chat informally to partners, associates, trainees and fellow students through things like team meetings, your trainee buddy network, lunch and learn sessions, and social events. So get involved, make new friends and connections – they could well be your colleagues in a few years’ time.
“Throw yourself in at the deep end” was a popular suggestion. Trainees thought taking on tasks “even if they terrify you” was the best way to show what you’re made of and how fast you can pick things up. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if you think they might be silly” was also up there. Everyone appreciates you’re there to learn, and asking lots of questions shows you’re curious and engaged.
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Section 3.
Being a Hogan Lovells lawyer
By this point, you should have a clearer idea of who we are, what’s important to us, and how you can start becoming a global game-changer yourself. So now is the perfect time to look a bit further ahead to your training here and what’s in store as a Hogan Lovells lawyer.
We cover a lot in this section, everything from the quali¿cations you need and developing your commercial focus to life in the City and some of our biggest bene¿ts. You’ll discover how the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) will inÀuence your journey to becoming a solicitor, and the ways we’ll support you in the process. You’ll also learn about our seats and secondments, as well as the work our trainees get involved with here at Hogan Lovells – the kind of work you could do too. So without further ado, let’s dive in.
“We’re a global team of diverse, collaborative and forward-thinking lawyers who put our clients at the centre of everything we do by solving their toughest challenges.” Miguel Zaldivar, CEO
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From autumn 2021, the route to solicitor quali cation is changing. In the future, any graduate, no matter what they studied, will need to sit and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)*. Here’s everything you need to know and how we’ll help you along the way. Getting the qualifications you need
peers joining City Consortium ¿rms. It also means you’ll bene¿t from the presentations and social events we run at our ȯces. Howwe support you For our future trainees, maintenance grants will be available to help with living costs while you complete the City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme. Plus, for those doing the PGDL, the current maintenance grant is £8,000 within London and £7,000 outside London.
The LPC will cease to exist in the new regime. The SQE is not a course but a centralised assessment taken in two stages: SQE 1 and SQE 2. SQE 1 tests your legal knowledge and SQE 2 assesses practical legal skills. You’ll also need to do two years of qualifying legal work experience (like a training contract) and pass a character and suitability test. How can you prepare for the SQE? We’ve got you covered. Together with ¿ve other top law ¿rms, we’ve partnered with BPP University Law School to create the market-leading City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme. For law and non-law graduates, it will provide the very best preparation to pass the new SQE assessments, and give you the knowledge and skills you need to start your career at our ¿rm. Your training As always, we take your development seriously. So we’ll make sure your training is engaging and thorough, giving you the con¿dence to hit the ground running. You’ll be supported by BPP’s expert tutors and state-of-the-art educational technology. The training programme will consist of: – A law conversion course for any non-law graduates – Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
£8,000 for PGDL students in London
£7,000 for PGDL students outside London
*There will be a transition period for the introduction of the SQE.We currently intend that the ¿rst intake of trainees to have studied our new programme and sat the SQE will join us in 2023. However, that timing is subject to the Legal Service Board’s approval of the new regime and further information from the SRA on logistics, such as assessment dates. Until we introduce our new programme, future trainees will continue to study our bespoke accelerated LPC at BPP.
– SQE 1 Preparation Programme – City Consortium Plus Programme – SQE 2 Test Preparation
The City Consortium is a group of six leading law ¿rms: Fresh¿elds Bruckhaus Deringer, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Slaughter and May.
For non-law graduates, you’ll be able to study the eight-month PGDL at one of BPP’s centres around the country. To help you get ready for working life in the City, you’ll then complete the rest of the training programme in London and study alongside your
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As one of our trainees, you’ll develop world-class legal expertise, grow your network, gain invaluable insights, and deepen your understanding of our business and our clients’ industries too. But what does that journey look like? Take a look at how your training could play out. Your training
Non-Law Entry point
Law Entry point
PGDL 8 months
Induction 2 weeks
YOUR TRAINING BEGINS
SQE 1
SQE 2
An eight-month law conversion course at one of BPP’s centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, London or Manchester. You’ll then start preparing for the SQE assessments.
Following the SQE 1 Preparation Programme (4 months), you’ll take the SQE 1 assessment, which tests your legal knowledge.
Having done the City Consortium Plus Programme (4 months) and SQE 2 Test Preparation (2 weeks), you’ll take the SQE 2 assessment, which tests practical legal skills.
These two weeks will give you an in-depth insight into the rm and lay the foundation for your career to come.
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Qualify as a solicitor
Seat 1 6 months
Seat 2 6 months
Seat 3 6 months
Seat 4 6 months
Before you start your training, we’ll help you choose your rst seat. Then, once you’ve completed your induction, you’ll get stuck in.
Mid-way through your rst seat, we’ll ask you where you’d like to spend seats two, three and four.
In your third seat, you could spend six months in one of our international o ces. Or sharpen up your commercial edge in a client’s in-house legal team.
In the nal months of your training, you should already have an inkling of where you might want to qualify. We’ll work with you to help you nd an opportunity that suits your skills, interests and our business needs.
Once you qualify, you can begin to explore further development opportunities. Our foundation programme, for instance, o ers intensive, practice-speci c training courses.
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“It was so satisfying walking through reception on my rst day and sitting at my own desk a er studying so hard to get here.” Mariam Suleiman, Trainee
Your seats Your two-year training here is brimming with opportunity. You’ll do four seats across di erent practice groups; essentially a new area of law, new experiences and new colleagues every six months. But one thing that will always stay the same? Being part of a connected community, where everyone has your back.
A ying start We’ll kick things ŏ with a comprehensive two-week induction, where you’ll start honing your all-important legal research skills. As part of this, you’ll learn how to analyse a case, then ¿nd, understand and apply the law that relates to it. You’ll also get your ¿rst taste of HL BaSE, our thriving social enterprise legal practice, and discover the positive impact a lawyer can make – from a social as well as a business point of view. Not only that, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the ever-evolving commercial world and begin ¿guring out how to truly get under the skin of what clients want and need.
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“Choosing my seats was about nding a team that I felt could support me to do well and really grow as a lawyer..” Taylor Harris, Associate
Choosing your seats Here’s how it works: you’ll do four six-month seats across our broad range of practice groups. Two seats will be in our corporate and ¿nance group, and another in one of our litigation teams, as these are where we have most of our quali¿cation vacancies. For your third or fourth seat, you’ll also have the chance to do an international or client secondment. We do things collaboratively here, so we’ll ask you where you’d like to work and then create a seat plan that takes your preferences into account, alongside the needs of our business. Whichever path you take, you’ll discover the ins and outs of our fascinating world – and your place within it.
Work that makes global headlines Right from the start, you’ll be doing innovative and market-leading work.
That means being involved in complex deals and projects that could shape legal precedent, from High Court wins to landmark victories for clients. Our leading position, our ambition and our expertise make us a global force to be reckoned with, and gives you the chance to do incredible things early on in your career. So as you start making a name for yourself in the industry, we’ll give you all the support you need to go from strength to strength. After all, our trainees are the future of the ¿rm: 50% of our London partners trained here.
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Your secondments In your second year of training, you’ll have the chance to do a six-month international or client secondment. It’s a tough choice to make – but both o er exceptional exposure to all sorts of exciting legal projects. International secondments We work seamlessly across borders and time zones, always moving as one team. For you, that means tapping into our continent-spanning network every day – and having the chance to spend six months at one of our international ȯces in your third or fourth seat. We have trainee secondment opportunities in Brussels, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Singapore. So just picture it: soaking up the expertise of all those around you, experiencing life in a dĭerent city, and being part of a law ¿rm that has a positive impact all around the globe. Client secondments Want early, unrivalled access to world-leading clients across industries? A client secondment ŏers just that. It’s a way to sharpen your commercial edge and get an inside, close-up view of business from a dĭerent vantage point. By seeing things through our clients’ eyes, you’ll be able to better understand them and provide spot-on legal advice that helps tick all their boxes. Currently, we have trainees on client secondments across a wide range of industries, all building trusted relationships, deepening industry sector knowledge, and growing their own expertise. Support across continents Whether you’re on an international or client secondment, in the ȯce or working remotely, you’ll be taken care of and made to feel at home. We’re always on hand to answer questions, give advice or to simply have an open, honest chat. You’ll constantly have the support of everyone around you, and we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive here – both personally and professionally.
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“Going on secondment made me realise that the international network is much closer than you might think: everyone has the same work ethos as you, and they’re just a click away.” David Sheridan, Trainee
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Developing your commercial focus
Jennifer O’Connell’s career has taken her in all sorts of di erent directions. One of her biggest learnings? That commercial awareness is a vital part of being a successful lawyer.
tough decision, but I left Hogan Lovells and joined a French investment bank. It gave me a dĭerent perspective: we often see a client as one entity, but they’re made up of dĭerent business lines and functions – often competing with each other. Being sensitive to this is an important part of delivering the right legal service for that client. I returned to Hogan Lovells after seven years in-house, able to better relate to my clients’ needs. So my advice for aspiring lawyers? Try to put yourself in the client’s shoes. Rather than focusing on what you can give, consider what you’d want to receive if you were the client. It’s all part of developing your commercial focus, and helping you become a successful lawyer.
To me, commercial awareness is about giving clients advice that goes beyond the textbook answer. It means considering who the client is, their ambitions, what’s most important to them, and what their budget is. Sometimes they just want a quick, top- level answer; other times something deeper is required – a fully reasoned analysis. It all depends on context, so commercial awareness is being able to see the bigger picture and identifying exactly what’s needed. I ¿rst joined Hogan Lovells as a trainee, and my background was dĭerent to most. I’d worked with the World Economic Forum focusing on the Davos Conference, immersed in a world of business and management. By the time I completed a law conversion course and became a trainee, I was 10 years older than my peers. But my background was embraced and seen as an asset to the ¿rm; it felt like home from my very ¿rst visit. After becoming a senior associate, I was eager to get some experience on the client side of capital markets. It was a
Jennifer O’Connell Partner
“Put yourself in the client’s shoes. Rather than focusing on what you can give, consider what you’d want to receive if you were the client.”
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“The City of London has such a rich history; it’s hard to
turn a corner without noticing something new and wanting to learn more about it.” Catrin Norton, Trainee
“We’re really central, so it’s easy to meet up with friends aer work. I like to spend my
lunch soaking up the sun in Temple Gardens, watching boats pass by on the Thames.” Ala Peter-Daley, Trainee
Life in the City
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“Farringdon has a nice mix of places to visit – a walk down to the river always helps me to relax.” Scott Prior, Associate
“I love the diversity of the city – there’s something for everyone and everything is so close.” Jabeen Rizvi, Trainee
city on the weekend, or sample the quirky neighbourhood restaurants and markets. Take a walk around old London or board a canal boat at Camden Lock and sail to the middle of London Zoo. Relax on the riverfront, see a play or visit a world-renowned gallery. When you’re working in the ȯce, you’ll ¿nd it’s well located too. It’s on the edge of the City, yet the shopping and nightlife of Covent Garden and the West End are within easy reach. Step outside our front door, and you’ll ¿nd no end of places to socialise with friends. Try the culinary delights at Leather Lane, Exmouth Market, Smith¿eld and Long Lane.
What’s it like to work in London? In the words of our trainees; it’s “vibrant”, “exciting” and “diverse”. They also tell us that working in the legal sector in London allows them to be “really close, literally and metaphorically, to the cutting-edge of law and business.” And even now, as we all stick a bit closer to home, the sense of connection and community here remains unchanged. We’ve seamlessly adapted to a new way of working, and as a global team, we’re closer than ever. There’s nothing quite like starting your career in London: you feel at the centre of everything and there’s so much on ŏer. You can explore the parks and historic landmarks around the
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Core bene ts
Pay
25 days’ annual holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to ve days
£46,000 salary in year one
£51,000 salary in year two
Private medical insurance
£85,000 salary upon quali cation
Pension scheme and options for a Workplace ISA including Lifetime ISA
Life assurance with the option to buy or sell cover
We review our salaries in May each year
We also o er:
Group income protection with the option to increase cover
the option to take £1,000 of your salary at the start of your training.
Pay and benefits Varied, intellectually stimulating work across many sectors. Respect and recognition for a job well done. The chance to build your reputation as an expert. Dedicated time for volunteering, pro bono or citizenship commitments. A culture that celebrates and encourages your personal brand of individuality. These are some of the biggest rewards we o er. Of course the competitive pay and bene ts are vital too, so we’ve made sure ours are among the best around.
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Lifestyle bene ts
Retail and Wellness Vouchers
Dental insurance
Locally negotiated discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free in-house gym and group exercise classes
Dry-cleaning service
Sta restaurant
Concierge service
On-site counsellor, physiotherapy, massage and beauty therapy services
Private GP service
Interest-free season ticket loan and Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
In addition:
you’ll also be able to access digital services to help you with your physical, mental and nancial wellbeing
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Section 4.
Your application
A quick, enquiring mind is a given. We look for a strong academic record that features excellent results from GCSE (or equivalent) onwards, and includes a good 2:1 or above (or equivalent). However, we use a Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) as we realise that life impacts students’ performance in dĭerent ways. Commercial nous is vital too. You’ll need to get to grips not only with the world of law, but with the business worlds that our clients operate in. Then there’s the ability to think around corners and see beyond the obvious. Team spirit is another essential. We’ll want you to pitch in, collaborate with colleagues from dĭerent practice groups, industry sectors and countries, and help us deliver seamlessly for clients across borders. Since globalisation is a fact of life, and we’re one of the world’s largest global legal practices, we also look for an international outlook. You’ll be someone who adapts naturally to new surroundings, responds to cultural nuances and tackles the unpredictable with con¿dence. Last, but not least, you’ll be resilient. Rigorous attention to detail won’t faze you, nor will the pressure of complex work, deadlines or putting in the extra hours to deliver the most professional job possible. What does it take to work at Hogan Lovells? What’s involved in the application process? How can you make your application stand out from the crowd? These are the questions we’ll cover o in this section – starting with the kind of qualities and skills we look for.
“Try to foster an entrepreneurial spirit throughout your career as a lawyer.” David Sheridan, Trainee
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The application process
Training contract
Online application form
Online critical thinking test
Successful
Vacation schemes
Opportunities for rst-year students
Applications for all opportunities are submitted online through our graduate recruitment website. The process varies slightly, depending on which opportunity you are applying for.
Please include all of your academic grades to date, including your GCSEs and A-levels (or equivalent) and all completed module grades for your undergraduate degree in percentage format.
As part of this process, you will also be asked to take a critical thinking test, which will assess how you analyse data – a key skill for our lawyers.
For dates and deadlines, see page 52.
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Training contract and vacation schemes
Our training contract and vacation scheme assessment days include:
– an introduction to the rm – a critical thinking test – a networking session with trainee solicitors – an interview with partners about your motivations to be lawyer, and your interest in commercial law and the business world – a situational interview with a senior associate and a graduate recruitment teammember to see how you respond to common situations that trainee solicitors deal with – a commercial business exercise, undertaken with fellow candidates (training contract applicants only).
Assessment day
O er
Opportunities for rst-year students
Insight event applicants will not be required to attend an assessment day as part of the application process.
Campus ambassadors
Our assessment days for campus ambassadors will take place in summer 2021. On the day you can expect a critical thinking test, an interview, and a presentation skills exercise so you can demonstrate your understanding of Hogan Lovells along with initiatives appropriate for your university.
Our assessment days have been designed as a two-way process: you will be able to nd out more about what we can o er you, and we can nd out whether you have the qualities we need from our lawyers.
You will normally be noti ed within ve working days if you have been successful.
Please note, reasonable travel expenses to attend an in-person assessment day will be reimbursed.
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