When can you do a vacation scheme?

When should I complete a vacation scheme? Law students should ideally aim to complete a vacation scheme in the summer of their penultimate year, i.e. just before going into their final year of university. However, many firms also accept law students in their final year.

How much does a partner at Mayer Brown earn?

Profit per equity partner (PEP) figures, however, have continued to grow strongly, rising 11% to $2 million (£1.45 million).

Do Mayer Brown recruit on a rolling basis?

The deadline for open days, vacation scheme and training contracts is 31 January, and we review applications on a rolling basis. Please therefore ensure you submit your application at the earliest possible date.

How long is a law vacation scheme?

between one and four weeks
A vacation scheme is a way of gaining invaluable work experience at a law firm. Schemes commonly last between one and four weeks and give you an opportunity to: Experience first-hand what life as a trainee solicitor is like. Explore the firm’s key areas of legal practice and client base.

What is a vacation scheme law UK?

A vacation scheme is a period of work experience offered by a law firm to students looking to experience what life is like as a solicitor. Vacation schemes are available to law and non-law students, but not usually to first-year students.

Is Mayer Brown good?

Mayer Brown is nationally ranked in 55 practice areas and regionally ranked in 141 practice areas. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

Do slaughter and may recruit on a rolling basis?

We encourage applications as early as possible within our application windows. Training contract offers will be made on a rolling basis and we are therefore unable to guarantee the availability of places as we progress with these interviews.

How much does a solicitor apprentice earn?

Most City firms are offering salaries between £40,000 and £50,000 to first-year trainees. Salaries on qualification as a solicitor with these firms are often between around £70,000 and £130,000. American firms with London offices have tended to offer the highest salaries to their trainees.

Do you get paid for law vacation schemes?

You will get paid on any vacation scheme and it’s certainly not the most important thing to look for when you’re on the hunt for a vacation scheme. First and foremost, you should apply to firms that specialise, or have departments dedicated to working in areas of law that interest you the most.

How do you stand out on a vacation scheme?

1. Find out what’s available.
2. Get your foot in the door.
3. “You definitely have to be proactive and understand the firm you’re going into.”
4. Rock the interview.
5. Be prepared.
6. Get to work.
7. Follow the trainees’ lead.
8. Wanted: dead or alive. Every vacation scheme balances ‘live’ work with ‘dead’ tasks.

Is there a Mayer Brown office in London?

Mayer Brown’s culture reflects this thriving international environment with lawyers in the heart of the City. The London office provides a full service presence working together with its US, European, and Asian teams to provide clients with complete representation on local and multi-jurisdictional matters alike.

How to apply for Mayer Brown International LLP?

Welcome to the Mayer Brown International LLP Online Application System. As you will be contacted through this email address, this account must be accessible to you until the end of the recruitment process. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive an email confirmation to your inbox upon submission.

Are there deadlines for VAC for summer 2020?

The deadlines for most firms’ 2020 summer vac schemes were in January and have now passed. A few firms are still accepting applications for their vac scheme – see below. We will publish deadlines for vac schemes in winter 2020 and spring and summer 2021, as soon as they are confirmed.

What does Mayer Brown do for a living?

Mayer Brown takes pro bono work and corporate social responsibility seriously. It is part of our culture as a business. In the London office, our CSR program has five areas of focus: Charity of the Year Appeal For further information about our CSR work or for a copy of our Sustainability Policy Statement, please contact Mehreen Malik.

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