The firm Eversheds LLP is one of the largest full service international law firms in the world with over 4,000 people and over 2,100 legal advisers. With 28 offices in major cities across the UK, Europe and Asia, Eversheds LLP provides services to the private and public sector businesses and the finance community. We are ranked 3rd in relation to the number of FTSE 250 clients that we act for*. We have always challenged the trends of traditional law firms and Eversheds prides itself on being the most client centred international law firm, as well as a great place to work.
* Source: Chambers Client report, November 2005.
Core work Corporate, commercial, litigation and dispute management, real estate, human resources (employment and pensions) and legal systems group.
Sectors:• Central Government,
• Education,
• Financial Services,
• Retail
• Local Government,
• Energy,
• Food, Health,
• and Telecoms.
In addition to these core and sector areas each office provides further expertise in the following areas:
• Corporate tax,
• Intellectual Property,
• Media,
• Environment/Health & Safety,
• Franchising,
• Claims Management,
• Insurance,
• Shipping,
• PFI,
• Finance,
• Information Technology,
• Risk Management,
• EU/competition and trade,
• Insolvency,
• Construction,
• Regulatory,
• Licensing,
• Planning and more
Who should apply Eversheds people are valued for being straightforward, enterprising, effective and down to earth. We expect our trainees to be business-like. You will need to display commercial acumen, creativity and drive. Above all you will need to be results-driven. As a trainee you will get as much responsibility as you can handle and will benefit from our hands on, learning-by-doing philosophy. We take your training very seriously but expect it to be fun too!
When and how to apply For training contracts beginning in September 2009, you’ll need to apply by the end of July 2007.
Apply online at www.eversheds.com
