Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP (RPC)

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP (RPC) is a forward thinking London-based law firm with a wide-ranging practice, some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients in both the UK and overseas. We offer a depth of knowledge and creativity that few firms can rival and are regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes.

Based in modern offices in the City, we work in an open, collaborative environment designed to bring out the best in our people and to ensure that the service we offer our clients is second to none. We strive to create a working environment in which knowledge is shared and access to Partners is a reality.

The firm has a balanced book of client business, between work for insurance clients and non-insurance clients across a wide range of sectors including publishing and media, retail and construction. Our insurance division stands alone in fulfilling the specialist needs of the insurance industry and handles some of the largest and most high-profile claims in the market, many of which span several jurisdictions.

Training

As a trainee you will receive first rate training in a supportive working environment. You will work closely with a partner and will be given real responsibility as soon as you are ready to handle it. At least six months will be spent in four areas of our practice and we encourage our trainees to express preferences for the areas in which they would like to train. In addition to the Professional Skills Course we provide a complementary programme of in-house training. When you qualify we hope you will stay with us and we endeavour to place you in the area of law that suits you best.

What do we look for in our trainees?

We appoint fifteen trainees each year from a law or non-law background. Although proven academic ability is important (we require a 2.1 degree or above) we also value energy, enthusiasm, business sense, commitment and the ability to communicate and relate well to others. Recruitment usually takes place in the September, two years before commencement of the training contract. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our assessment days during which they will have the opportunity to meet our existing trainees and partners.

Funding

Bursaries are available for the GDL, if applicable, and the LPC. Bursaries comprise of course and examination fees and maintenance grant of up to £6,500. We request that all our trainees complete their LPC at BPP law school.

Vacation scheme programme

We also run summer vacation schemes each year to enable prospective trainees to spend time with us, getting a feel for the firm’s work and atmosphere. Twelve students at a time spend two weeks with us and are integrated as closely as possible with the real working life of the firm. You should get a good idea of whether a career at RPC is right for you.

Benefits:

We feel it is important to offer our employees a creative and competitive benefits package with choice and flexibility. Our full range of benefits can be viewed via our website.

When and how to apply

Please apply online at by 31 July 2011 for our training contracts. The deadline for our vacation scheme applications is 31 January 2011.