Trainee lawyer, 2027 intake

Trainee lawyer, 2027 intake

A two-year training contract in New York, with seats in disputes, corporate and private client.

Office

New York, United States

Experience

Law graduates

Languages

Arabic and English

Package

Competitive, reviewed yearly

Apply by

31 January 2027

The role

Learn by doing, with partners who teach.

Trainees spend eight months in each of three practices, working on live matters from the first week.

Each seat has a named supervising partner, weekly file reviews and a written review at the end.

What you’ll do

Research and draft notes, letters and first drafts of documents

Attend client meetings, hearings and completions

Help manage files, deadlines and evidence

Take part in our weekly training sessions

Write one practical guide during your training contract

What we look for

A law degree with strong results, or graduating in 2027

Excellent written Arabic and English

Curiosity about how businesses and families actually work

Organised, reliable and happy to ask questions

Interest in cross-border work

What we offer

Three seats across disputes, corporate and private client

A named supervising partner in every seat

Paid study leave and exam fees

Private medical cover

A real chance of a permanent role at the end

How to apply

A CV and one page about a matter you are proud of.

No cover-letter templates. We reply to every application within 10 working days, and shortlisted candidates receive a short written exercise.

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