Slaughter and May is an international law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is a member of the 'Magic Circle' of leading UK law firms.
In 2009/10 it achieved total revenues of £439.5 million and profits per equity partner of £1.84 million. It employs approximately 560 legal advisers and 740 other staff in four offices across Asia and Europe.. Although Slaughter and May has a smaller head count than other firms in the Magic Circle, it is the most profitable firm in the City.
The Slaughter and May graduate scheme
Graduates can expect a two year training period where they will become acclimatised to the firm's business practices. A programme of lectures and seminars runs alongside this so graduate's can combine hands on working experience with the technical skills required to become a proficient advisor. Slaughter and May offers opportunities to intern at partner firms after completion of training and the prospect of moving to its partner companies in other countries.
What you need:
Slaughter and May considers applicants with a good 2:1 degree in any discipline and three strong A-Level grades (or equivalent). Slaughter and May requires graduates with strong interpersonal skills, independent thought, strong analytical skills, sharp intellect, commercial awareness and a sense of humour. Applicants must be enthusiastic and motivated for a career in law. A law background is not essential. Fluency in a foreign language is an advantage, but again, not essential.
