Commercial and approachable colleagues, countless opportunities to prove yourself, and a culture defined by diversity and collaboration. Discover why our global Firm is the ideal learning environment for Trainee Solicitors.
Watch below to understand why thinking differently will be your greatest strength at Baker McKenzie – and how it brings us together to create unique career opportunities.
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Find out moreDeveloped specifically for first-year university students, this two-day programme enables you to experience first-hand the kind of work that we do and how a global law firm operates.
Find out moreWant to know what it’s like to work for a global law firm before you commit to joining? If you're in the final year of a law or a non-law degree, our three-week Spring Vacation Scheme will give you the chance to do just that. You can also apply if you’ve already graduated.
Find out moreIf you're in the final or penultimate year of your degree (or in the second year of a four-year course), our three-week Summer Vacation Scheme will give you a fantastic insight into the reality of a commercial lawyer's role and what life at a global law firm is all about. Again, you can also apply if you've already graduated.
Find out moreOur two-year Training Contracts turn ambitious law and non-law graduates into the well-rounded commercial lawyers that make our Firm stand out from the crowd. With the very best technical and skills training, delivered by our own lawyers, you’ll benefit from the latest advice and experience in a Baker McKenzie context.
Find out morePerhaps you’ve thought about becoming a lawyer but don’t know where to start. This programme will take that potential and send it down a clear path, exposing you to in-depth learning and work experiences, exciting networking opportunities and support that will help you overcome any social or economic obstacles to reaching your ultimate goal.
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There are many ways to launch a career in law with Baker McKenzie. Our Career Planner will help you find the perfect path for you.
We recognise that some of those studying the LPC / SQE course may need extra financial support on top of our standard maintenance grant.
Baker McKenzie future trainees may be eligible to receive an extra £750 to help pay for a laptop or associated equipment / WiFi services to use during their GDL / LPC / SQE course.
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Now a qualified associate, Rebecca continues to tap into the rich and diverse experiences she gained on her training contract. Discover how it’s prepared her to work on complex, global deals.
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Alex was attracted to Baker McKenzie because of its expansive international network and chose to spend his last rotation at an overseas office. Find out where he went and where his next stop is.
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Originally, Adeola had a very different career in mind. Discover why she's glad she chose law, and a Training Contract with Baker McKenzie.
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Trainee solicitor
French-Lebanese Anaïs grew up in London and was drawn to Baker McKenzie by a desire to work in international environments.
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Lauryn has always enjoyed applying her experiences to new challenges, and at Baker McKenzie she has the opportunity to use her knowledge in an international environment.
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Trainee solicitor
While supporting a deal issuing high-yield bonds, Michael learned about forming client connections.
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Baker McKenzie’s reputation for local knowledge on a global scale appealed to Zubin. It helps build on his commercial instincts as he works on complex Corporate M&A deals.
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Commercial law can seem complicated when you're unfamiliar with the jargon, so we've translated some of the more common terminology into language we can all understand.
If you want to know what it's really like to develop a career with Baker McKenzie, who better to tell you than the people who already work for us?
