Our offer

So you want to be a City lawyer? Taking part in one of our three annual vacation schemes is the best possible way to experience what our lawyers do every day. Try out real client work and see if our Firm is the right fit for you.

We recruit the majority of our London trainees (on average 80 percent) from our vacation schemes, with 25 participants in each intake. There’s no limit on how many training contracts we offer per scheme, so you won’t be in competition with your peers.

Joining our vacation scheme offers unparalleled exposure to our work. You can expect:

• Hands-on experience: Engage in real client work, such as drafting memorandums, writing client alerts, researching legal areas and attending meetings or court hearings.
• Explore practice areas: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what different practice areas do, their significance and why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
• Interactive learning: Take part in sessions like our 'Carousels' with associates and formal presentations from partners and senior lawyers.
• Expert guidance: Learn directly from partners about the business of law, gaining valuable insights into navigating the complex legal landscape and building a successful legal career.
• Support network: You’ll have a dedicated supervisor and buddy to guide you daily and assign meaningful work.
• Social events: Enjoy social activities, including lunches with your supervisor and buddy, and fun activities such as visiting the iconic sites of London!
• Networking: Build professional and personal networks that will benefit your career, interacting with people across the Firm.
• Feedback: Receive feedback and advice on your work and performance.

Wherever your career takes you, we guarantee you’ll build skills and gain experiences on the vacation scheme that will last a lifetime. Seize this opportunity to kickstart your legal career and see first-hand what makes our Firm an exceptional place to work and succeed.

In addition to the skills and experience you’ll gain on one of our vacation schemes, you’ll also receive the following benefits:

£600 per week plus travel expenses

Trainee buddy

 

Support from a dedicated EC team member

 

Guaranteed training contract interview