What is the Linklaters Training Contract? The Linklaters training contract is a structured two-year program that involves trainees rotating through four six-month seats or placements.
CMS looks for candidates with a keen intellect, personal effectiveness, professional communication skills, drive for achievement, and a future-facing outlook. This indicates that they value more than just academic qualifications, seeking candidates who align with their culture and values.
We're proud of our culture – we're down-to-earth, open, welcoming and diverse. We support our people to achieve their potential and although we're global, we have a united, collaborative culture which creates a strong sense of belonging in all of us.
It's our in-depth knowledge of the areas we work in that makes the difference. Our expertise enables us to anticipate trends, so we can advise and inspire clients whose future success requires lawyers and business partners with the vision, intelligence, and confidence to predict what's around the corner.
1999: CMS Hasche Sigle Eschenlohr Peltzer Likewise on 1 July 1999, the German firm formed CMS, the international organisation of law firms, together with Cameron McKenna (UK), Derks Star Busmann Hanotiau (Netherlands), Schlüter & Hald (Denmark), Tisell & Co. (Sweden) and Strommer -Rohrwig Karasek Hainz (Austria).
Our culture is open, dynamic, supportive and inclusive – it's characterised by mutual trust and respect. We forge strong relationships with our communities and want to lead our profession forward when it comes to social impact and sustainability.
CMS is a Future Facing organisation of independent law firms, pushing boundaries in an ever-changing world. With offices across the globe, we combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.
Length of a period of recognised training If a trainee works for less than 32 hours during a week we would consider this a part time period of recognised training and the trainee will be expected to complete more than the minimum two year requirement.
Linklaters is one of the world's leading law firms. We are a high-performing, diverse team of exceptional, talented and highly motivated individuals who handle the biggest and most transformational mandates for the world's leading corporates, banks and financial sponsors.