First Year Spring Scheme

About the Scheme:

This is your opportunity to learn more about life as a lawyer at a global elite law firm, helping you determine if a training contract at Latham & Watkins would be right for you. Over the course of three days, you will gain valuable insights into our complex, high-profile, and cross-border work, how our global teams collaborate, and how a law firm operates as a business.

What to Expect:

• Insight into Complex Work: Understand the nature of our high-profile, cross-border projects and the sophisticated legal challenges we tackle.

• Global Collaboration: Learn how our teams across the globe work together seamlessly to deliver exceptional client service.

• Business Operations: Gain a deeper understanding of how a law firm operates as a business, including the roles and responsibilities of various departments.

• Realistic Experience: Leave with a real picture of the roles, responsibilities, and experiences of Latham trainees growing and thriving in a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious environment.

• Networking Opportunities: You will also have the chance to network with Latham lawyers across different areas of the firm, providing you with a broader perspective on the diverse career paths available within the legal profession.

Who Should Apply:

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated first-year students who are eager to learn and explore a career in law. If you have a great academic record and a keen interest in the legal profession, we encourage you to apply.