Training contracts
Your two-year training course has the potential to cover a diverse range of work, in fields like corporate, litigation, finance, funds and regulation, intellectual property and private wealth. We'll also make sure you have the opportunity to complete both contentious and non-contentious work, allowing you to keep an open mind and find the practice area that's right for you.
Our size enables us to be remarkably flexible when it comes to your development, so you can expect to have a lot of control over your career path. If, for example, you want to experience a different jurisdiction, we can offer the opportunity of spending 6 months in our London, Singapore, Dubai or Shanghai office.
What's more, you'll enjoy hands-on training with a senior solicitor or partner, continuous reviews of your development and an impressive in-house training programme that develops both your professional abilities and soft skill base
Training with Stephenson Harwood
Every year we take up to four trainees to make sure you get the level of attention you deserve. After all, if we want you to continue your legal career with us, it makes sense that we give you the foundations you need to excel in the future.
It all starts with your induction. A comprehensive introduction to the firm, this programme will not only equip you with an overview of our structure and the way we work, it will familiarise you with our accounts, research resources and everything in between.
Your structured training will consist of four six-month seats in different practice areas. Trainees generally take advantage of placements in corporate, litigation, finance or private wealth. It's a wide variety to choose from and one of them may offer you the chance spend time in another of our offices – namely, London, Singapore, Dubai, or Shanghai.
Our trainee contract isn't just about deepening your understanding of specific practice areas though. On the practical side of things, we'll see to it that you'll sit next to an experienced lawyer who will guide you through client work and provide you with feedback on your progress. So you'll not only learn how to construct legal documents, you'll also gain the invaluable ability to manage a demanding client as well as key skills like prioritising a challenging workload.
There is a lot to learn and your development won't stop when you become a fully qualified lawyer. We're committed to providing a range of internal seminars for staff of every level and we actively encourage our lawyers to research and write articles, attend relevant external courses and take advantage of e-learning opportunities.
Furthermore, we make sure all of our staff benefit from regular career development reviews. They're a great opportunity to discuss your short and long term career goals and put together training plans to suit your ambitions.
In short, training at Stephenson Harwood isn't limited to getting you qualified. It's a continuous series of development programmes designed to enhance your professional abilities and hone your soft skills.
The end result? A knowledgeable, well-rounded solicitor.
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"I chose to do my international secondment in our Hong Kong office because of the strong litigation practice; as Stephenson Harwood’s biggest office outside of London, there is the opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of high level work."
- Joanna Tuft, Associate