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First Steps Programme - Manchester

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  • Event
    Careers & Employability
  • From: Apr 08, 11:00 PM
    To: Apr 09, 11:00 PM

About

  • Our First Steps Programme has been designed for first year students or those in their second year of a four year course. The programme will give you an insight into a career at Fieldfisher and put you in a strong position to apply for any other Early Careers programme in the future.
  • On day one, you'll learn more about us, our culture, work and our strategy. You will also attend workshops that will help you develop your personal and professional skillset.
  • During day two you'll shadow a Trainee or an Associate, gaining real life experience of a Solicitor in a commercial City Law Firm.
  • You will also have a number of opportunities to socialise with our Fee Earners through networking events and an evening social.
  • Please note that the dates are subject to change.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be a first year student or a student in their second year of a four year course.
  • On track to achieve a 2:1 in any degree discipline
  • Dedicated to a career in the Law

Recruitment process:

  • Application form
  • Online strengths assessment

When & where

APR

08

Date and Time

Apr 08, 11:00PM

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*