Withers Graduate Careers

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Overview

Over the two year training contract trainees undertake four training seats, each of six months’ duration.

Training seats are allocated following consultation with the trainee to ensure that consideration is given to their career aspirations alongside the firm's business needs. Our ultimate aim is to ensure that trainees receive a balanced training experience during the two year period.

Trainees are assigned a seat supervisor for each seat, who will provide work and be responsible for providing training and feedback on performance. Two appraisals take place in each seat: a mid-seat and an end-seat where objectives are set and evaluated.

Each of our possible training seats are listed below.

Click on the link to read a trainee's account of the work of the department and their experience within that department.

Formal Training

Trainees undertake several 'soft skills' courses such as presentation skills and negotiation. These are complemented by technical workshops (run specifically for trainees), where our lawyers ensure our trainees gain the technical knowledge necessary to contribute in their seats. Trainees are also invited to attend the frequent training events for our qualified lawyers (often run on a global basis via video conferencing).

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