Reed Smith at Exeter University

09/04/2018

On Thursday 26 April, our London office will be holding an open day for individuals keen to apply for our Training Contract this year.

To apply, please send a CV to Grace Ambrose at [email protected] by Friday 20 April to be considered.

31/01/2018

There's still time to apply for a future legal career at Reed Smith. The vac scheme deadline is at the end of today, so make sure your application is sent off. Good luck to all applicants!

08/12/2017

Interested in gaining valuable insight into a global commercial law firm?

Reed Smith is running an open day on Wednesday 13th December that is aimed at all undergraduates considering or planning to apply for the Reed Smith Summer Vacation Scheme 2018. The visit will provide ample networking opportunities with experienced lawyers and valuable preparation for vacation scheme applications. Make sure to apply as soon as possible!

08/12/2017

Want a career in commercial law?

Reed Smith is a leading global law firm and a member of the prestigious White Shoe circle of law firms in the US. They are offering award-winning training and secondment opportunities to ambitious graduates at Exeter University.

The firm’s innovative practice boasts a unique MA (LPC with Business) course with BPP University, which leads to a Master’s qualification before your training contract starts. As a trainee, you will then undertake 4 seats at the firm’s largest global office in the Broadgate Tower, offering spectacular panoramic views across London and an in-house technology hub. Seat allocation is flexible and ranges across various industry-based sectors including corporate, finance, life sciences, shipping, energy and media. With excellent opportunities to complete international/ client secondments, alongside a culturally-embedded focus on pro bono work, there is plenty to gain, so it is no wonder their trainee retention rate is an impressive 86%.

Reed Smith runs two Summer Vacation Schemes aimed at penultimate year law students, final year law students and final year non-law students. Applications for this opportunity will be received up to 31st January 2018. Be sure to apply!

Also, if you are interested and need further information on the application process, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

10/07/2017

Want to be the next Campus Ambassador for Reed Smith? See the attached image for details!

17/06/2017

Now that exam results are out, it's time to start thinking about the future. Seize this opportunity to secure a position at a truly global, relationship driven law firm with a broad array of practices, excellent training and top-tier benefits.

With 2 weeks to the training contract deadline, the opportunity to call yourself a future trainee solicitor is closer than ever.

Read the following articles to find out more about the experiences of Reed Smith trainees.

- Training Contract Application:

https://l2b.thelawyer.com/lucy-winnington-ingram-reed-smith/?platform=hootsuite

- Client Secondee:

https://www.legalcheek.com/lc-careers-posts/experience-i-did-a-secondment-at-a-global-media-company-during-my-city-training-contract/?platform=hootsuite

Once you've decided to shape a career without limits, visit our graduate microsite to make your application:

https://careers.reedsmith.com/united_kingdom/graduates/training_contracts/

If you would like to know more or want advice on the application process, please contact Darell, the firm's campus ambassador, at [email protected].

Reed Smith trainee Roch Glowacki reflects on what he learned during six-months at firm’s client

24/05/2017

Reed Smith has been named best law firm for Big Litigation by US corporate counsel, and have clinched the title of arbitration team of the year at the Middle East Legal Awards. Moreover, the firm has opened a new office in Miami which specialises in international arbitration.

Reed Smith is now accepting training contracts for the 2018/19 and 2020 intakes - visit https://careers.reedsmith.com/united_kingdom/graduates/training_contracts/ for more details!

Best Law Firm for Big Litigation and Alternative Fee Arrangements
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/news/2017/05/reed-smith-named-best-firm-for-litigation

Best Arbitration Team in the Middle East
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/news/2017/05/reed-smith-wins-arbitration-team-of-the-year

Opening of the Miami Office
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/news/2017/04/reed-smith-opens-miami-office

Ambitious and entrepreneurial graduates are rewarded at Reed Smith with a training programme that is supportive, challenging and exciting, offering unparalleled client and international secondments. Our unique culture, which allows trainees to turn passions into careers, is one of the reasons our la...

19/04/2017

Interested in learning about the key attributes and business strategies of top industry leaders? Read Reed Smith's new thought leadership report to find out more!

Reed Smith‘s practice spans transactional, regulatory, and litigation and dispute resolution disciplines. The firm focuses on client-specific solutions by drawing on the experience of its lawyers around the world.

06/03/2017

Reed Smith has increased all trainee and associate compensation packages!

New qualifiers will now receive £70,000 (up from a previous £63,000) whilst 1st/2nd year trainees will now receive £40,000/£44,000 respectively (up from a previous £38,500/£40,000).

Interested in pursuing a career with Reed Smith? Visit https://www.reedsmith.com/united_kingdom/graduates/training_contracts/ for more information. Applications for the 2019 training contract are received up to the 30th of June 2017.

http://www.legalcheek.com/2017/03/reed-smith-boosts-newly-qualified-solicitor-pay-to-70k/

NQ salaries rise by £7,000 as target hours head north too

25/02/2017

Reed Smith is sponsoring a joint European Law Students' Association (ELSA) /Exeter Student Law Review national essay competition!

Entrants should submit an answer to the following question:

"Advancements in transportation technology are an unstoppable force and will change transportation in the same way that the internet has remapped the world. However, the law will struggle to keep up." Analyse this statement with reference to the law.

This competition is open to all University of Exeter students as well as all registered ELSA members in the UK.

More details may be found at https://www.exeterstudentlawreview.co.uk/essay-competition

31/01/2017

Reed Smith's graduate competition and summer vacation scheme closes in a few hours... but if you haven't yet made an application, don't panic! The firm is now accepting training contract applications up to the deadline of 30th June 2017, meaning that there is still plenty of time to polish up your CV and conduct research into the firm.

Read the attached L2B article to learn more about life as a trainee!

https://l2b.thelawyer.com/harry-briffitt-reed-smith/?platform=hootsuite

"Make sure you’ve considered (and are prepared to explain) before you walk into an interview what it is about a career in law that interests and excites you."

27/01/2017

5 days to go before Reed Smith's Graduate Recruitment Competition ends! Make use of the weekend to capture something that energises you - post this as a picture or video and you stand a chance to win a ONE-WEEK WORK PLACEMENT, partner lunch or open day with a leading global law firm. This is a perfect opportunity for first-year law students to gain early work experience and develop a competitive advantage in future applications.

Reed Smith is also accepting final applications for the ever popular summer vacation scheme. These are open to final/penultimate year law students as well as final year non-law students.