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Penningtons Manches Cooper Jobs

Penningtons Manches Cooper have both a Trainee Solicitor Programme and vacation scheme with opportunities across the UK. If the firm is accepting applications for any of these, they will be listed below. 

Trainee Solicitor Programme

Penningtons Manches Cooper training contracts are designed to offer trainees a breath of experience and consist of four seats that are rotated every six months, with the aim of providing trainees with as much exposure as possible to their business and clients. The firm works with trainees to ensure that their career aspirations and interests are met, all while learning from recognised experts, taking on real responsibility and interacting with great colleagues.

Training contracts are offered in their London, Basingstoke/Reading, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford and Oxford offices. You can find out more about the seats available in each location on their website. 

Vacation Scheme

Penningtons Manches Cooper offer vacation schemes in their Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, London, Oxford and Reading offices. You will spend time working in one of the firm’s practice areas in either business services, dispute resolution, private individuals or real estate.  

Throughout the week you will get hands-on experience enabling you to develop an understanding of their work and culture. You can expect to be involved in real assignments, whether this be drafting documents, attending client and team meetings, conducting research, and sometimes even attending court hearings or arbitrations. You will be allocated a trainee buddy and senior mentor who will be on hand to support and guide you throughout your time at the firm. 

During your week at the firm, you can also expect to get involved with:

• Introductory sessions to their practice areas; 
• Team building session with fellow vacation scheme participants;  
• The opportunity to meet with the CEO to learn more about the firm’s vision and strategic objectives; 
• The chance to meet members of the PennFuture committee, the firm’s junior lawyer led networks that aim to bring together junior lawyers from each of their offices; and 
• Networking and social opportunities with colleagues across the firm.  

A large proportion of training contract positions at Penningtons Manches Cooper are recruited through their vacation scheme, so if this is your end goal, applying for the scheme is a good route to take.

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