In developing our practice in London, we have sought to replicate the core strengths of our practice worldwide. Our focus is on cross-border M&A, private equity, insurance, capital markets, finance and restructurings, tax planning and dispute resolution.
We look for applicants who will make a significant contribution to our firm and thrive in our unique culture. We look for an ability to listen actively, think creatively, interact successfully with other people and effectively convey and advocate a point of view. In addition to high academic standards, we look for maturity and leadership qualities.
Lawyers (US and UK qualified)
Please submit a CV and covering letter to Amanda Runacres, Office Manager.
Training Contracts
We look for students whose personal qualities, academic records and other achievements demonstrate exceptional ability, motivation and potential for growth. The training contract is open to both law and non-law graduates. We are looking for individuals who have consistently high levels of achievements both at A Level (or equivalent) and at university. Applicants should be expecting to achieve at least a 2(i) in any degree discipline and have a minimum of 360 UCAS points at A-level (or equivalent).
Applications for 2011 are now closed. We will be accepting applications for our 2012 intake between May 1 and July 31, 2010. Please download the application form that can be found on the right-hand side of this page. The application form will be removed from the website on July 31, 2010 and applications will not be accepted after this date. Your application will be screened by a member of our graduate recruitment team and the quality of presentation and the standard of your written English will be taken into account when reaching a decision. If you wish to speak with someone about training contracts at Debevoise, please contact Amanda Runacres.
Vacation Scheme (UK Graduates)
Debevoise offers a two week summer vacation scheme, which runs between June and August each year. Applications for 2010 are now closed.
For more information on the scheme, please download our information sheet.
US Law Student Recruitment
Summer Associate Programme (applications for summer 2010 are now closed)
We run a summer associate programme for US students, in addition to our UK vacation scheme. Every year, we offer a few students who have completed their second year at a US law school the opportunity to spend a number of weeks with us in the London office. These students will be exposed to a broad range of cross-border work, focussing primarily on our international corporate practice. At the start of the summer, each student is allocated a partner and associate adviser who will be on hand to mentor and advise him or her throughout the summer. Summer students spending the time in London generally start with us in early May.
In addition, a select group of students participating in our New York summer associate programme may be given the opportunity to work in our London office for a few weeks.
Benefits
Each student spending time with us over the summer will receive a competitive salary, as well as a daily allowance for incidentals and assistance in finding suitable accommodation for his or her time in London. We run a comprehensive summer events calendar which helps students to get to know our lawyers (and vice versa) in an informal setting.
The Application Process
The programme is open to those who have completed at least two years of a US law school and who are interested in working in our London office after completion of their studies.
We typically conduct on-campus interviews for London summer associates at a select number of law schools. If we haven’t interviewed at your school, or you were unable to secure an interview slot with us, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript to us and we’ll be in touch with you. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a telephone interview conducted by one or more London partners, and may then be given the opportunity to speak with several associates. Final decisions can take up to one month depending on how many students are interviewed.
We expect students who are offered a place on our London summer programme to be seriously considering commencing their career in London after graduation from law school.
Support Staff
Please submit a CV and covering letter to Amanda Runacres.
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Amanda Runacres
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London-recruit@debevoise.com |
Office Manager
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T: +44 20 7786 9000
F: +44 20 7588 4180 |
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