Training opportunities
There's a lot to look forward to as a trainee in our Paris office.
You will spend six months involved in top quality work, sitting with qualified lawyers and tackling case work. You will get to experience our culture and the way we work firsthand. We work in small teams, so every person is critical – that's why we'll expect you to give it your all every day.
Regular development reviews, both formal and informal, will identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement and give you the chance to discuss your future career objectives.
Who we're looking for
We look for qualities that make you a potential high-performing associate – possibly even a future partner.
Intellectual ability and the ability to quickly assimilate a wealth of information and identify the main issues is critical. That means an excellent academic record (ideally at least a 2:1) and be able to make well-reasoned decisions and have meticulous attention to detail.
Strong, productive relationships with colleagues as well as clients are vital to every area of our work and therefore interpersonal skills are paramount too. You need to be good at expressing yourself clearly and succinctly – both face-to-face and in writing – and you’ll know how to tailor your message to your audience, build rapport and be persuasive.
Ambitious, driven and inquisitive, you’ll love a challenge and have the resilience needed to respond well to feedback and adapt to working in a changing environment. As someone who always keeps the end result firmly in mind and is enthusiastic even under pressure, you’ll be able to show us you know how to get a job not just done, but done brilliantly – to the very best of your ability.
We'll want you to have a keen interest in and an aptitude for business. We're known for sound commercial judgement and our international outlook so you'll need the potential to develop the same skills.