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The AllAboutLaw perspective on Womble Bond Dickinson

As a “progressive and forward-thinking firm,” Womble Bond Dickinson has quickly anticipated and adapted to the challenges faced by modern society. With over 1,000 lawyers employed across 7 UK and 23 US offices, trainees at this firm get the chance to work closely with international clients, providing them with valuable transatlantic experience.

Womble Bond Dickinson is a top 20 law firm by revenue and advises some of the largest businesses in the country, as well as over 40 FTSE 350 companies. Yet, the firm prides itself on building productive relationships with their clients, and are keen to put themselves in their client’s shoes and anticipate their needs. Trainees watch skilled partners negotiate with high-profile clients, learning from the best of the best.

There’s no one-size-fits-all trainee at Womble Bond Dickinson; every trainee comes from varied backgrounds and brings with them a wide range of experiences. What unites employees is their enthusiasm for the law and their collaborative, client-focused approach to working. Join a training contract at Womble Bond Dickinson, and you will have access to high-quality work and senior client contact, receiving high levels of support from your supervisor and buddy to guide you through your first two years at the firm. 

The firm also prides itself on its commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly in regard to social mobility, ranked as a Top 75 Employer in the Social Mobility Index 2023. Reaching beyond their employee network, Womble Bond Dickinson strives to make a positive difference in their communities, engaging in pro bono efforts such as their collaboration with Access To Justice, fundraising and volunteering their time to support the delivery of free legal advice to communities most in need. 

What the firm says

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations, wealthy individuals and over 100 rural landowners; including National Trust and English Heritage.

With a focus on twelve key sectors (Public, Government and Third Sector; Technology, Healthcare; Insurance, Manufacturing; Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences; Technology and Private Wealth).

For more information about our UK offices and regional strength please visit https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/locations. 

Our clients include Nissan, HSBC, Grainger, Bellway, Sainsbury’s, New Look, Atom Bank, HS2 and Five Guys. Whether we’re working with a FTSE 100 business, a government organisation or a privately managed company, our approach is to build productive, trusting long-term relationships.

We always put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and ask the right questions so that we can really understand and anticipate their needs. That’s why we look for trainees who take the time to listen and who want to work for a firm where integrity and reliability matter every bit as much as insight and legal expertise.

We take our commitment to being a Responsible Business very seriously and care about the impact of our actions on our people, our local community and the environment. 

Building sustainable relationships through partnerships with charities, community projects and our own initiatives and networks, we are determined to play a strong role in creating better places to live, work and do business.  

Diversity and Inclusion sits at the heart of our firm’s values. A diverse and inclusive workplace, full of the richness of different perspectives, creates better ways of working.

We want everyone to reach their full potential, by being themselves whilst encouraging each other to achieve their goals with courage, determination and enthusiasm.

We work hard to ensure that difference is visibly valued and welcomed, and that our people understand there is so much to diversity and inclusion and it's not about a set of paper policies. Everything from our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, our Investors in People Accreditation, our focus on health and wellbeing, to our #BeYourself campaign, underlines the importance of a visibly proactive and diverse and inclusive culture.

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• 1st year salary (London)£42,000
• 1st year salary (Bristol)£36,000
• 1st year salary (Southampton)£32,000
• 1st year salary (Plymouth)£32,000
• 1st year salary (Leeds)£28,000
• 1st year salary (Newcastle)£28,000
• 1st year salary (Scotland)£28,000
• 2nd year salary (London)£44,000
• 2nd year salary (Bristol)£38,000
• 2nd year salary (Southampton)£34,000
• 2nd year salary (Plymouth)£34,000
• 2nd year salary (Leeds)£30,000
• 2nd year salary (Newcastle)£30,000
• 2nd year salary (Scotland)£30,000
• PGDL Course Fees paidYes
• GDL Living Costs grant£6,000
• SQE Course Fees paidYes
• UK Offices7

Sustainability

Sustainability is incredibly important to this law firm. The firm has signed up to the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge, which is a movement committed to finding more sustainable ways to attract early talent.

Academic requirements

Womble Bond Dickinson looks for intellectually able, motivated and enthusiastic graduates from any discipline or background. It’s important to them that their trainees come from diverse backgrounds and bring a range of experiences. 

Successful applicants will understand the need to provide practical, commercial advice, show diversity of thought and share the firm’s commitment to self-development, teamwork and its desire to provide clients with services that match their highest expectations.

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