Osborne Clarke is a law firm with global reach that offers trainees challenging work and access to a wealth of interesting clients. Their legal advice is guided by their 3D approach, which helps clients consider the external factors affecting their business, the rules and regulations, the market they operate in, and how global trends drive change, ensuring their legal advice focuses not only on the present but helps clients succeed in tomorrow's world.

The firm aims to make its training contract "completely bespoke," and all new starters are given the opportunity to discuss their interests and ambitions with the firm's HR team before they commence their training. Client secondments are on offer, and all trainees are given the opportunity to spend time working in one of the firm's international offices.

The firm also offers a vacation scheme each year, consisting of a two-week placement in one of the firm's UK offices. First-year law students and second-year non-law students can also participate in the firm's insight scheme, which gives candidates an insight into life at the firm.

What the firm says

Osborne Clarke is a successful law firm with a global footprint and a clear strategic vision, working alongside interesting clients on their most vital matters. We are a firm that never stands still, that cares about its people, and invests in the future.

At Osborne Clarke the challenges of tomorrow are the focus of today. By zeroing in on Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Urban Dynamics as the key areas transforming the way we live, work and do business, we've been able to hone our knowledge and expertise to the changes that will have the biggest impact for both our clients, and the work around us. Our three-dimensional approach to client service combines sharp legal expertise, in-depth understanding of our clients and the sectors they operate in, and the global issues driving transformation across their business.

Like any private practice, legal expertise is at the heart of everything we do. But what makes us distinctive? For a start, you will get involved in truly fascinating work. The variety of our deals and the diversity of our clients provide an exciting and immersive commercial framework. This is a firm where fresh ideas are highly prized, and we're never afraid to take a view. It is also firm with a coherent commercial vision, with a clear direction, supported by a compelling sense of purpose and identity. Finally, there's our culture. We know first-hand what inviting a diversity of perspectives delivers – creativity, innovation and a truly inspiring workplace. That’s why there's no one type of Osborne Clarke lawyer. And why your story, your ideas and who you are matters from Day 1.

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Data

First Year Trainee (Bristol)£48,000
First Year Trainee (London)£54,500
First Year Trainee (Reading)£49,050
LPC Course Fees Paid?No
SQE Course Fees Paid?Yes
SQE Maintenance Grant£11,000
Retention rate87%

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Academic requirements

A-Levels Not assessed
Degree Not assessed

Training contracts and vacation schemes are open to penultimate-year law students, final year non-law students and beyond (including graduates and those considering a change of career).

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