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(Now an Associate in Environment, Land & Resources) James was attracted to Latham’s distinctive culture and the quality and breadth of training available. After completing a vacation scheme in London, he is looking forward to returning to the firm as a trainee.

Having lived all over the world, future trainee Daniella always wanted to work at a truly international law firm, with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds. After completing a vacation scheme in London, she is looking forward to returning to the firm as a trainee.

Tell us a bit about yourself I was born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, and in a somewhat unconventional move, came to the UK for university. I am currently a rising third-year studying law at the

What do you currently study, and why did you decide to pivot into a career in law? I’m currently a third-year history student. I’ve always loved the subject, particularly the process of building argum

My Insight into the BST Undergraduate Placement at Latham & Watkins  I recently completed the 13-month Business Services Trainee (BST) Undergraduate Placement at Latham & Watkins. Working in

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background: I am a final-year law student at the University of Manchester. I grew up in the UAE and moved to the UK for sixth form, where I studied mathematics, chemistry, and economics at A-level.

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