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.
Non-lawyers have to complete a course called the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) before they get to study the LPC (Legal Practice Course) and begin their training contracts. Law graduates only have to complete the LPC before starting. Now, on to more practical advice: 1.
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.
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.
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.
How much does a partner at Osborne Clarke make? In 2023, Osborne Clarke's average profit per equity partner (PEP) in the UK was £687,000.
Most UK training contracts Orrick. Fried Frank. King & Spalding. Payne Hicks Beach. Wiggin. Haynes and Boone. Katten. Winston & Strawn.
7 simple ways to impress while doing a training contract Communicate. Have good attention to detail. Take notes. Work hard. Be proactive. Build your network. Go above and beyond.