With $377,430,000 gross revenue in 2023, the firm placed 157th on the 2024 Global 200 ranking. Withersworldwide has 593 attorneys and the firm placed 21st on the 2024 UK 100 ranking.
Extra info Turnover:£267,000,000 (2020) Training programme applications: 667 (2021) Retention rate: 92% (2022) Partner diversity: 55.0% male (2024) 45.0% female Lawyer diversity: 37.0% male (2022) 63.0% female3 more rows
Withers has a relatively small trainee intake of 12-14 a year.
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.
With 220+ partners, over 650 lawyers and around 1,500 staff globally, our team is brimming with creativity, personality and legal knowledge.
How to make your training contract applications stand out Think about what makes you, uniquely you. Be ruthless -- edit or delete any generic statements. Mention your previous interactions with the firm, no matter how small. Deploy all your hard work on building commercial awareness.
However, there are ways to show this without completing a vacation scheme. You can show your dedication to law by completing legal work experience, for instance, by shadowing a qualified lawyer or getting involved in pro bono work. If you're at university, your university might have a mooting society.
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.
The traditional route is to get a law degree or a related degree, take the LPC – by 2032, the LPC will be completely phased out – and the SQE if you have a non-law degree. After the SQE you'll need to get a TC at a law firm, preferably one with a strong showing in contract law.