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Kick-start your legal career with a day of expert sessions designed for first-year law students. Learn how to navigate the path to qualification, understand the law firm landscape, and start building the skills firms look for.
- Wed, 18 Mar
- 13:00-18:00 GMT
- First Year Law Fair
Discover Life as a Trainee Solicitor at Skadden: A Panel Discussion
Join us for an exclusive session on how leading law firms are revolutionizing the legal landscape through innovative solutions.
Event starts on Wednesday 23rd October at 14:00 GMT
2024/10/23 14:00
Discover Life as a Trainee Solicitor at Skadden: A Panel Discussion
Join Skadden at our Virtual Law Fair for an insightful panel discussion on what it’s really like to work as a lawyer at one of the world’s leading law firms. This session will focus on the journey through a training contract at Skadden, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the experiences and opportunities that await.
What to Expect
Gain first-hand insights from our expert panellists, including Mathieu Pinto Cardoso, Senior Manager for Graduate Recruitment & Trainee Solicitor Development. They will discuss the structure of our training contracts, the day-to-day life of a trainee, and the support provided for professional development.
Why Attend?
This is your chance to hear directly from Skadden trainees, as well as those who shape the futures of the trainees. Learn how to stand out in your application and what Skadden looks for in aspiring solicitors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Skadden and discover the path to becoming a successful lawyer.
Meet the host
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Skadden is one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the world, with this high status matched by a supportive environment. Trainees get involved in real work from day one, but they are never given something they can’t handle. The firm specialises in a variety of different practice areas: from mergers and acquisitions to international litigation and arbitration. Current lawyers praise the diversity of the work, and the fact that no two days are the same. While the work can be challenging, trainees find that their skills improve greatly by the end of their contract, coming out strong in the face of setbacks. When not focusing on commercial or corporate law, Skadden has a strong commitment to pro bono, with the firm completing over 2 million hours of pro bono work in 10 years.
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