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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 two-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.
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For Lewis, Baker McKenzie was the obvious choice for his Training Contract. Find out why, and see if we could be the obvious choice for you, too.
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Trainee Solicitor
Melissa started her Training Contract just six months ago. Find out how much she’s already learned and achieved here.
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Trainee Solicitor
Arjun has already experienced three challenging and exciting seats at Baker McKenzie. Find out why he’s so looking forward to his fourth.
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Trainee Solicitor
For Nikki Bradford, a career in law wasn’t something she considered until she got to university. Find out why she’s glad she chose Baker McKenzie.
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Associate
After a secondment in Tokyo, Percy's excited to translate what he’s learned in the London office.
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Associate
Jonathan's final seat took him to the tech capital of California, where he got to experience more than just cutting-edge law.
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Associate
Liam spent half of his Training Contract in offices out of London, seeing the world from new perspectives.
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Trainee Solicitor
Rachele was attracted to Baker McKenzie by the culture and global reach. Find out what else has impressed her in her first year with the Firm.
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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?