We run three work experience programmes each year; two three-week schemes in the summer holidays and one two-week programme at Easter. All are based in the London office and applications are welcome from law and non-law undergraduates and graduates. During our work experience programmes you will assist a partner or senior associate on real deals to give you first-hand experience of life in a City law firm. You will sit in two departments and you will be asked in advance which areas interest you most. You will also be invited to attend presentations on our different practice areas to give you more insight into the breadth of the firm. There will also be plenty of social activities organised, including a day at one of our European offices. How to applyWork Experience Programmes: applications are welcomed from both law and non-law undergraduates and can be made from 1 November 2011. The deadline is 31 January 2012.
Whilst our training contracts are based in the London office, trainees will have the opportunity to experience both client and international secondments during their training contract.All applications should be made via our online system, which can be accessed at www.mayerbrown.com/careers/gradrecWhat we are looking for As an international firm specialising in a wide range of practice areas, our trainee intake is representative of the firm itself. Mayer Brown values and encourages diversity – this is critical to our success as an international law firm serving a very diverse client base worldwide. Our aim is to make our opportunities accessible to everyone and to encourage people to join us from a wide range of backgrounds. We are working with several organisations, including the Employers’ Forum on Disability and Stonewall, to make our recruitment process more accessible to minority groups. We are also the first law firm to work with EmployAbility, a not-for-profit organisation which links graduates with disabilities with leading global employers. Our trainee pool is wide and represents individuals of varying experiences and backgrounds. Last year we recruited from 28 different universities, 40% of our trainee intake have studied non-law degrees and some trainees have even had previous careers prior to joining our firm. It is safe to say there is no conventional Mayer Brown trainee. While studying law is not a prerequisite, applications from those who have a strong commitment to pursuing a career in law and proven academic ability are particularly welcome. We are looking for candidates who not only have a consistently strong academic record including a minimum of a 2.1 degree (predicted or obtained) in any discipline, but also who have a wide range of interests and achievements outside their academic career. Additionally, we would like to see innovative candidates who can demonstrate a drive for results, good verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to analyse, with good judgement and excellent interpersonal skills