Emerging talent at Shoosmiths
We are a law firm with 1550+ colleagues across fourteen locations. Explore our emerging talent pages to find out more about starting your legal career at Shoosmiths as an apprentice or a trainee solicitor.
At Shoosmiths, we provide a stimulating and rewarding environment. You'll be working with people who thrive on being pro-active, bringing energy and ideas to make a real difference to clients.
When starting with us, you'll join a team of individuals working in a positive, professional and cooperative culture. Ambitious people thrive here because of the enterprising and innovative way we work.
No matter whether you join us from school, from university or you bring a wealth of experience, everyone is valued. We work hard and we enjoy what we do.
If you join us, we'll give you the support to build your career and boost your skills. We need a variety of individuals, because we believe that a diverse group of people is a smarter group.
At Shoosmiths, we move fast, we’re imaginative and we like to be challenged.
How can I start my legal career at Shoosmiths?
We offer a number of opportunities for university students and graduates. Depending on what stage of your studies you're at, you'll be eligible for different parts of our recruitment process.
There are three different routes:
If you haven't started university yet, take a look at this beginners guide to a career in law by lawcareers.net.
There are lots of useful resources on our website. If you do have any more questions, take a look at our FAQ page or email us at [email protected].
Not going to university?
We offer a number of opportunities for school leavers and those accessing the legal profession for the first time. Depending on what stage of your studies you're at, or your previous experience, you'll be eligible for different parts of our recruitment process.
If you haven't started university yet, take a look at this beginners guide to a career in law by lawcareers.net.
There are lots of useful resources on our website. If you do have any more questions, take a look at our FAQ page or email us at [email protected].
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