Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP (RPC) is a forward thinking London-based law firm with a wide-ranging practice, some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients in both the UK and overseas. We offer a depth of knowledge and creativity that few firms can rival and are regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes.
Based in modern offices in the City, we work in an open, collaborative environment designed to bring out the best in our people and to ensure that the service we offer our clients is second to none. We strive to create a working environment in which knowledge is shared and access to Partners is a reality.
The firm has a balanced book of client business, between work for insurance clients and non-insurance clients across a wide range of sectors including publishing and media, retail and construction. Our insurance division stands alone in fulfilling the specialist needs of the insurance industry and handles some of the largest and most high-profile claims in the market, many of which span several jurisdictions.
Vacation scheme programme
We run summer vacation schemes each year to enable prospective trainees to spend time with us, getting a feel for the firm’s work and atmosphere. Twelve students at a time spend two weeks with us and are integrated as closely as possible with the real working life of the firm. You should get a good idea of whether a career at RPC is right for you.
Funding
Bursaries are available for the GDL, if applicable, and the LPC. Bursaries comprise of course and examination fees and maintenance grant of up to £6,500. We request that all our trainees complete their LPC at BPP law school.
Benefits:
We feel it is important to offer our employees a creative and competitive benefits package with choice and flexibility. Our full range of benefits can be viewed via our website.
Vacation placements:
2 placements over the summer
Places for Summer 2012: 24
Duration: 2 weeks
Remuneration: £275 p/w
Apply to:
www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto
Closing date:
31 January 2012