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We’re a future facing, global law firm spanning 70+ offices in 40+ countries across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Africa.
Our teams work across borders to deliver the best practical advice for our clients, no matter how complex the situation. With more than 1,000 partners and 4,500 lawyers, we have the breadth of experience to help clients confront challenges and feel confident in exploring new opportunities.
Our CR and Diversity work is the heart and soul of CMS. Through strong partnerships with our communities and clients, we can make a real difference and build better futures for all.
Penelope Warne, Senior Partner
As a future facing law firm, diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our success. We rely on diversity of thought and the ability to understand different perspectives to help us adapt, innovate, and move forward.
We offer a range of Early Talent opportunities including Solicitor Apprenticeships, Law Scholarships and PRIME – our widening participation schemes, along with First Steps and CMS Academy for undergraduates, graduates and career changers.
Join us and you’ll be part of one of the Top 10 Global Law Firms. That means you’ll have access to a breadth of expertise, experience and opportunities which will help you to shape your future career.
Take a look at our website: www.cmsearlytalent.com to find out more.
D&I is embedded in our business from recruitment, to career progression, to bringing our culture to life.
We have ten diversity networks which includes our ENABLE Disabilities and Wellbeing Network. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, part of the government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
Times Top 100 Graduate Employer
Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards
Top Employer for Women
Keen intellect is vital, but we are looking for much more than just your academic qualifications. Whether you are a law or non-law student, or if you’re looking for a career change, there are several qualities we look for in our future trainees:
You are energetic, shrewd and analytical with plenty of knowledge to draw on when putting your work into context. We’ll harness your natural talent and teach you all we know about law as a business, helping you to put your studies into practice.
We’ll show you how to hone this craft; but you’ll already be able to walk into a room and converse confidently with people – clients and colleagues. Law requires you to relate with others on their terms, while holding yourself to a high standard.
There’s no challenge you can’t tackle. You strongly believe every problem has a solution and will learn whatever it is you need to do the job. Once you’ve completed it, you begin planning for your next challenge.
Rising to the occasion and helping others to do the same. You have what it takes to command a project, but always listen to others and encourage them to take their ideas further. Everything you do is to support the team, and you understand that is ultimately what will bring you success.
The future excites you. Technology, business and global affairs all interest you – especially the ways in which they interconnect. You’ll see first-hand how they do just that at CMS and it will drive you to achieve.
How your peers see and feel about you matters. You are always ready to lend a hand to colleagues, and you’re determined to get to the root of what a client is asking you – because you want their trust and understanding.
We appreciate that individuals with disabilities may require varying levels of support.
We are committed to understanding how we can best accommodate these on a case by case basis. Should you have any questions about adjustments related to a disability, please do contact us.
Our online application form includes a section that enables you to advise us of any extenuating circumstances that are relevant for us to consider when reviewing your application form.
We can provide accessible materials in the application stage or during our assessment days should this be required, such as providing laptops in lieu of paper and more.
Whether you are completing a psychometric test or attending an assessment day with us, we can adjust the time available for tasks should you need this.
Early Talent Contact
Jen Silva, Early Talent Acquisition Advisor
Following a training contract offer, you will be put in contact with our Early Talent Development (ETD) team who are there to support you for the next two years of the training contract.
Should you feel comfortable disclosing your disability, the ETD team will work with you to provide you with the best possible support. This may include arranging a meeting with our Health & Safety team to discuss any practical adjustments to ensure that you feel fully supported.
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