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Charles Russell Speechlys offers an outstanding training contract, plus Spring and Summer vacation schemes. Find out more about these opportunities here.

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Training Contract

While at the firm, both routes will consist of 4 x 6-month seats, giving you the opportunity to experience a range of different practice areas and engage in high level work with both private and commercial clients. Charles Russell Speechlys provide a practical learning environment for Trainees where emphasis is given to early responsibility and supervised client contact.

The firm actively encourage Trainees to go on either a client or international secondment. These opportunities help you build a wider skillset and see things from a client’s perspective, or enhance your international outlook by gaining exposure to work in a different jurisdiction. Secondments vary depending on business need, but current client secondments include a private equity fund manager, a commercial bank, and an in-house commercial team for a large construction client. International secondment opportunities include Private Client in the firm's Swiss offices, or a mixture of practice areas in the Hong Kong, Dubai or Paris offices.

Charles Russell Speechlys also encourage you to get involved beyond the day to day work through Responsible Business activities, whether that’s through the firm's pro-bono practice, volunteering with the CRS Foundation, or getting involved in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. You can find out more in the Responsible Business reports on the firm's website.

Throughout the Training Contract there are regular catch ups and reviews between Trainees and supervisors to support your development and ensure you are continuing to receive a broad range of quality work.

Your legal training will also be supplemented by the CRS Business School which has specific development programmes for each stage of your career, including the Ignite programme which is designed for Trainees to build professional and commercial skills.

Furthermore, as part of the firm's Sports and Social Committee offering, you could get involved with a range of additional activities from Football or Netball to Yoga or Tennis. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it doesn’t matter – its about connecting with your colleagues and taking part.

Vacation Schemes

The Charles Russell Speechlys Vacation Scheme provides a chance to spend time at the firm and see exactly what it does on a daily basis.

You’ll spend either 2 weeks in the London office or 1 week in the Cheltenham office or Guildford office depending on which vacation scheme you apply for. Each week is spent in a different practice area where you will carry out real fee earning work that could include attending client meetings and going to court.

Support is always close at hand, with a current trainee as mentor and an associate as sponsor for each placement. You’ll also meet a variety people, either at organised social events or as part of your day to day interactions, and this will give you a real insight into the culture of the firm.

During your time with the firm you’ll be automatically considered for a Training Contract and will take part in an assessment centre which will be reviewed along with your performance during the Vacation Scheme.