It is important to keep an open mind as you progress through your seats, as many of our lawyers qualify into areas that are different from their initial expectations.

Your ambitions and interests will evolve as your experience, training and career develops. As you approach the end of your two-year training contract, you'll be invited to specify your preferred practice area and the other areas which interest you. These preferences will be considered by the various practice areas. Should you be unsuccessful in securing an offer from one of your preferred areas, our graduate development team will liaise with you regarding other qualification options both in London and globally. Our aim is to help our people find the best possible fit for them and to retain as many of our trainees as possible.

For some, particularly if you have relevant language skills, there may be the opportunity to join one of our international offices on qualification.