Kennedys

Kennedys is a specialist national and international legal firm with unrivalled expertise in litigation and dispute resolution. The firm has over 1000 people globally, across nine UK and nine international locations. Kennedys is a top 30 law firm and won ‘Law Firm of the Year’ as well as ‘Insurance Team of the Year’ in the Legal Business Awards 2010.

Kennedys is regarded as a leader, not just because it has some of the most respected legal minds in their field, but because they know the importance of being practical, commercial and approachable. Kennedys prides itself on offering its clients clear legal advice.

Main areas of work

Kennedys lawyers provide a range of specialist legal services for many industries including: insurance/reinsurance, healthcare, construction, local govenment, rail sectors, maritime and international trade – with a particular focus on dispute resolution and litigation.

Trainee profile

The firm is looking for graduates who are articulate, self aware and resourceful. Kennedys’ trainees experience early responsibility and client contact as we find that this produces excellent solicitors, therefore it is essential to have a mature and confident approach. Trainees with the firm must have commercial awareness and a strong appreciation of the interests of the client. As Kennedys has a vibrant and supportive working environment built upon our core values; we are approachable and responsive, we show respect for people, we are trustworthy and straightforward and we ensure that we deliver economic solutions for our clients, we are also looking for sociable, energetic team players, with a wide range of interests outside of their studies.

Training environment

The purpose of the training contract is to give the trainees a mix of experience and skills that will set them up in their legal career as a solicitor with Kennedys. The firm’s ability to consistently offer the majority of its trainees positions on qualification is attributable to producing newly qualified lawyers who are competent, confident and commercially driven. A balance of work experience, responsibility, supervision and formal training achieves this. Kennedys ensures that its trainee solicitors are given sound training in the core disciplines. All partners and supervisors are readily accessible and always ready to offer support when needed.