Trainees

Why join us? We’re a place where bright minds flourish. A modern environment in which you can grow and learn, acting for some of the world’s most interesting (and best known) businesses.


Read on to find out what makes us different.

Trainee Portrait

Our firm

Find out who we act for, where we are, and what we stand for.

Criteria

The academic and other criteria for applying to work at Osborne Clarke

Find out more about the criteria we apply to applications

Training contract

Find out more about our training contract here, including what you’ll learn, how you’ll learn and what kinds of support you can expect.

Vacation scheme

What can you learn in two weeks? A lot, if those two weeks are spent on our summer vacation programme.

Find out more about the vacation scheme

Meet us

We’re keen to meet and talk about why we’re the right choice.

Where and when can I meet you?

How to apply

As you’d expect, there’s a process to follow, criteria to meet, and some questions to ask yourself before applying. Find out if we’re right for each other in the sections below.

In their own words

  • Rebecca Wakeford
    Trainee Solicitor
    Rebecca Wakeford

    "The culture’s honest, open, friendly and very supportive. You’re always part of the team."

  • Craig Diamond
    Trainee Solicitor
    Craig Diamond

    "The biggest difference between studying and training is recognising the commercial reality of decision making."

  • Kate Meadows
    Trainee Solicitor
    Kate Meadows

    "At OC you get involved in real work as soon as you start."

Meet more trainees