Latham & Watkins Graduate Careers

Latham & Watkins have a training contract and vacation scheme, both of which are highly regarded and sought after. Opportunities that the firm is currently recruiting for will appear below.

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Training Contract

Latham & Watkins recruits students with incredible legal minds who are also incredible people; the firm values transparency, respect, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. As a meritocracy, Latham seeks out candidates who have demonstrated they can contribute to the firm’s culture through their initiative, communication skills, complex thinking, willingness to assume responsibility, resilience, and judgment.

A Latham training contract combines real responsibility on global matters with supervision from world-class lawyers who foster professional development. In addition to a sophisticated training programme, our trainees also benefit from a core three week trainee foundation designed to bridge the gap between law schools and practice, as well as training in each seat. After induction, trainees complete four, six month seats - two of which will be in corporate and finance. Trainees have the opportunity to apply for a secondment on either their third or fourth seat.

Vacation Scheme

Latham & Watkins run three vacation schemes over the academic year. These are an exciting opportunity not only for the firm to get to know you, but also for you to get to know them and be immersed in their unique culture. Over the course of your vacation scheme you will gain insight into two practice areas, participating in client calls, court visits, Q&As and training sessions, as well as group work and social events. You will also have the opportunity to interview for the firm's training contract, taking the first step towards a career at Latham & Watkins

Open days and first-year opportunities

Latham & Watkins would love to get to know you, and have designed their open days to give you an insight into life at a commercial law firm and the unique culture at Latham. Visit lwcareers.com for more details on opportunities and application deadlines.