At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on legal experience and conduct research in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join a leading law firm known for its collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Training, workshops, social activities, and potential for a training contract.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our firm’s values.
- Why this job: Experience real legal work and build connections with professionals in the field.
- Qualifications: Open to penultimate year students and first-year accelerated law degree students.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Our summer work experience schemes are designed to give you a real insight into life as a trainee at the firm and find out more about our work and our culture. During the scheme, you will sit in one of our legal groups and will get involved in legal work and conducting hands-on legal research. There will be a trainee solicitor assigned to you, who will help you to settle in and will be available throughout your scheme to answer any questions and assist with any tasks you may be given.
Throughout your time in the firm, you will also take part in training, workshops and interactive case studies, and different social activities will be organised to give you opportunities to talk with partners, associates and trainees outside the office. At the end of the summer scheme, you will be offered the chance to interview for a training contract.
Who can apply?
Our summer work experience schemes are for penultimate year students (and first year students on a two-year accelerated law degree). We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, age, religion/belief or marital status.
Our practice areas
We are a full-service law firm and have leading practitioners across a wide range of areas including Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate and Commercial; Financing; Tax; Competition; Disputes and Investigations; Real Estate and Projects; Pensions, Employment and Incentives; Financial Regulation; and Technology, Digital, Data and Intellectual Property.
A world of difference
There are clear differences between Slaughter and May and other global law firms: We train our lawyers to advise across the full range of work within their practice area, giving them exposure to a broader range of matters than they might experience at another firm. This is hard work, but our lawyers say it makes for a far more fulfilling career. Working on complex, varied and high-profile matters from the start provides challenge and interest, and allows them to develop deeper relationships with clients, because they get to know their businesses better.
Through longstanding relationships with leading law firms around the world and our overseas offices, we provide seamless legal advice to our clients wherever they operate. On average, we work with more than 200 law firms across 100 countries annually, giving our lawyers exposure to international work from an early stage. Through this experience, they gain valuable insights into different markets, cultures and legal systems, developing the judgement and adaptability our clients value.
Our culture is built on collaboration, trust and diversity of thought, creating an inclusive environment in which our people achieve excellence through collective effort and shared expertise. Without billing or time targets, our lawyers are encouraged to focus on delivering the best outcomes for clients and supporting each other's development, fostering a strong sense of belonging and teamwork.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion is an integral part of how we do things as a firm. We believe that a supportive and inclusive workplace drives collaboration and helps people perform at their best. We are looking to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they studied, and we strive to ensure that people feel comfortable being themselves at work through fostering an inclusive culture which values diversity of experience and perspective.
Summer work experience schemes 2027 employer: Slaughter and May
Join a dynamic and inclusive work environment as a Paralegal in our Pensions, Employment and Incentives Group, where you will have the opportunity to support experienced legal professionals on a variety of impactful projects. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive culture and focus on professional development, ensuring that you can thrive in your legal career while contributing to meaningful client work. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a collaborative atmosphere that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking.
