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2024 Placement Scheme / 2026 Training Contract - Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Addleshaw Goddard

Oct 23, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Legal
  • Edinburgh, +1

Requirements

  • The placement scheme is open to third or fourth year LLB students in Scotland and first or second year of Graduate LLB.

Responsibilities

  • This is a scheme as unique as you are. As well as informative sessions, group exercises, assessed work and plenty of time at your desk, you will attend social events with a range of people across the office. It's a real chance to get to know our people and our culture. Successful candidates will then go on to be offered a training contract with the firm.
  • Training Contract :
  • We offer a wide range of seats within these groups across our offices. If you are offered a training contract with us following a successful placement scheme, your two-year training contract will cover four six-month seats in:
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Disputes
  • Finance & Projects
  • Real Estate
  • You'll receive training that's tailored to your needs and interests while gaining a first-hand insight into life at one of the UK's most respected law firms. You will be supported by some of our brightest minds and challenged with meaningful work, helping you develop the connections and skills you need to become a trusted lawyer.

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.