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Main areas of expertise include; banking and finance, business regulation, commercial, corporate, employment and benefits, litigation, pensions, projects, real estate, restructuring and insolvency and tax.
Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice. We've been providing strategic and on-point advice for more than 250 years and we have a presence across Europe, Asia and the US. Our clients range from well-known market leaders to disruptive, high-growth start-ups.
Our two year Training Contract is comprised of four six-month seats (placements) during which time you'll work on a range of live projects and have real influence. There's no substitute for the depth and quality of insight that comes from spending six months in a department.
Here's a list of firms and organisations that use the Watson Glaser test as part of their graduate recruitment process: Allen & Overy. Baker & McKenzie. Bates Wells. Burges Salmon. Clifford Chance. Dentons. DLA Piper. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
The day consists of a few different elements including a group discussion, a partner interview, and a Watson Glaser test (an aptitude test which assesses your critical thinking ability). There's also a lot of opportunity to network with current trainees and hear their experiences.