Osborne Clarke

About the firm

Senior partner: Peter Clough

Managing partner: Conrad Davies

Other offices: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bristol, Brussels, Busto Arsizio, Cologne, Hamburg, Madrid, Miami, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Stockholm, Thames Valley, Warsaw, Zaragoza.

Who we are: Osborne Clarke is a successful legal practice with a global footprint and a clear strategic vision, working alongside interesting clients on their most vital matters. We are a firm that never stands still, that cares about its people, and invests in the future.

What we do: At Osborne Clarke the challenges of tomorrow are the focus of today. By zeroing in on digitalisation, decarbonisation and urban dynamics as the key areas transforming the way we live, work and do business, we’ve been able to hone our knowledge and expertise to the changes that will have the biggest impact for both our clients, and the world around us.

Legal expertise is at the heart of everything we do. But what makes us distinctive? For a start, you will get involved in truly fascinating work. The variety of our deals and the diversity of our clients provide an exciting and immersive commercial framework. This is a firm where fresh ideas are highly prized, and we’re never afraid to take a view. We know first-hand what inviting a diversity of perspectives delivers – creativity, innovation and a truly inspiring workplace. That’s why there’s no one type of Osborne Clarke lawyer. And why your story, your ideas and who you are matters from day one.

What we’re looking for: As well as strong academics (ABB at A-Level, predicted or obtained) we are looking for someone with the ambition and commitment to learn and succeed on our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. You will also need excellent communication skills, a good eye for detail, the ability to follow instructions and to enjoy working as part of a team.

What you’ll do: Our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme is a six-year level 7 programme, combining practical work-based learning with formal study towards an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice at BPP University Law School (BPP). As a solicitor apprentice you will gain experience in all of our main legal specialisms: business transactions (corporate, commercial); projects, real estate and finance; litigation; and advisory (employment, pensions, and tax). Our programme is tailored to your individual needs and goals for qualification, and your responsibility will increase as appropriate. Beyond ensuring that our future lawyers have all the legal and technical training to succeed, we’re just as focused on what the human behind them needs. All of our solicitor apprentices have a trusted support system that includes dedicated development managers and supervisors, mentors and a peer network active from the moment they accept their job offer.

Perks: When you join us you’ll have the flexibility to select the benefits that are right for you. https://www.osborneclarke.com/careers/careers-in-the-uk/your-rewards.

Sponsorship

All tuition fees will be paid by the firm, including the first sitting of the SQE1 and SQE2 examinations.

Seat options

Banking; commercial; commercial disputes; competition; construction and energy; construction disputes; contingent workforce; corporate; corporate tax; employment; FIG; incentives; IP disputes; pensions; planning and environment; project finance; projects; property disputes; real estate; regulatory disputes; restructuring and insolvency.

Diversity and inclusion