Training Contract, Mayer Brown International LLP

Mayer Brown advises some of the world’s most sophisticated and complex businesses and institutions.  You will have the opportunity to work alongside some award-winning teams and individuals.

One of the advantages of joining Mayer Brown are the choices available to you.  Our trainees can tailor their training contract from a range of 24 different seats, including our main practice areas in London (as listed above) and five international secondments (Brussels, Hong Kong (2), New York and São Paulo).  If you don't want to stray too far, a wealth of in-house experience is also available via 11 client secondments within the UK.

For a large international firm, our London office remains a tightly knit team harbouring an open and inclusive culture.  You will nevertheless be given significant opportunities to assist on matters which may be multi-disciplinary, cross-border, complex and high-profile in nature.  During the two year training contract, trainees are given high levels of responsibility, case management and client contact from an early stage.  The firm also has an extensive support network in place throughout the training contract in the form of senior-level support and continuous appraisals.

Our trainee pool is wide and represents individuals of varying experiences and backgrounds.  Last year we recruited from 28 different universities, 40% of our trainee intake have studied non-law degrees and some trainees have even had previous careers prior to joining our firm.  It is safe to say there is no conventional Mayer Brown trainee.

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