Most UK training contracts Orrick. Fried Frank. King & Spalding. Payne Hicks Beach. Wiggin. Haynes and Boone. Katten. Winston & Strawn.
Trainee Blog: What makes a standout trainee? We ask our supervisors... Attitude. Entering a team with a positive attitude to get stuck into the work at hand and showing a willingness to learn is key. Being Proactive. Confidence. Attention to detail. Organisation.
Experience and background training interview questions Can you tell me about your previous work experience ? Can you tell us about your hobbies and interests? What background experience makes you suitable for our firm? What has led you to this point in your career?
10 top tips on how to secure a training contract Make sure you're well-rounded. Get a good mark in first year. Apply for first year schemes. Attend networking events. Apply for vacation schemes. Don't apply for too many vacation schemes. Keep up to date with commercial events. Enjoy your vacation scheme.
Davis Polk has set a new record for trainee solicitor salaries in London. The US firm recruits around five UK trainees each year and now offers a salary of £65,000 in year one, rising to £70,000 in year two. These previous sat at £60,000 and £65,000, respectively.
The covering letter should be brief and certainly contained on a single sheet of paper. It should identify who you are and record that you want to apply for the position. It should have a strong final paragraph, summing up what you can do for the company.
How to be a fantastic trainee solicitor/junior lawyer You're enthusiastic. I've said it before, but I really do think that the juniors who stand out are positive and have a great attitude. You're proactive. You're reliable. You're resilient. You're personable. You're visible.