Dentons

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Head Quarters
We have UK offices in London, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, and Edinburgh
Locations
South
South East
Scotland
International
Firm Type
International
City
Training Contracts
Vacation Schemes
Open Days
Apprenticeships
Diversity Schemes

We are Dentons. The world’s largest law firm. With more than 20,000 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.

Dentons is designed to be different. The landscape we work in is changing at an accelerating pace. We embrace this change, and are looking for trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining what is possible and in shaping the future of law.

Your career at Dentons can shape up to be something extraordinary. It’s a place for those who are driven to challenge. To question. To break tradition. To put your career firmly into fast-forward. This could be the start of something big.

Main areas of work

Our 686 award wins in 2020 & 2021 highlight the quality of work our trainees and apprentices get involved in.

Trainees and apprentices are able to choose from a wealth of seats to work with experts across our practice areas: banking and finance, competition, corporate, dispute resolution, ETI (energy, transport and infrastructure), PRM (people, reward and mobility), real estate, tax and TMT (technology, media and telecommunications).

Work is also about more than just work here. It’s about the environment too, and the feeling you get from your team, office and beyond. Our teams are focused on inclusion, giving back, and on looking forward with innovation.

Who Should Apply?

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ trainee or apprentice at Dentons and that’s the way we like it. Our expertise within the Firm are as diverse as the needs of our global clients. What we have in common is the ability to contribute to our growing success.

We generally look for a strong performance at A-Level (ABB), but consider every application we receive in context and holistically. If you feel you can submit a strong application even if you do not meet these grades we encourage you to apply.

We also encourage you to include mitigating circumstances if relevant.

We have also implemented the Rare Recruitment Contextual Recruitment System, to give us additional context to every candidate’s application.

Firm Statistics

Practice Areas

Corporate
Commercial
Property
Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Insurance
Employment & Pensions
Energy
Infastructure
Competition & EU
Insolvency
IP
Media
Tax
£

Average Trainee Salary

£45,000
£

NQ Salary

£92,000

No. of Partners

120

No. of Lawyers

10,000

No. of Offices

204

Major UK Offices

London
 

Managing Partner

Paul Jarvis (UKME CEO)

Available Opportunities

Diversity Scheme

Now to Next Scholarship 2023

Region
SouthSouth EastSouth WestScotland
£
Remuneration
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Deadline
30/04/2023
Location
London, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Edinburgh
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
27/02/2023
Duration
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Start Date
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Aimed At
School students
*Remuneration
The Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage). Applications are now open and will close on the 30th of April 2023. The Now to Next Scholarship is aimed at students from backgrounds that are under-represented in law. We are striving to reach as diverse pool of candidates as possible from Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) who are looking to complete a law degree and will be commencing university in Autumn 2023. What are we looking for: Applications are welcome from students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) who: - Attend, and have attended from aged 11, a state-funded non-fee paying school/college or an independent/fee paying school through a bursary scheme in the UK. - Intend to complete a full-time undergraduate law degree in the UK, but have not commenced one yet. - Hold a strong academic record. For more information, please visit: https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-trainees/opportunities/now-to-next-bme-scholarship/
Vacation Scheme

Experience Dentons – Virtual Work Experience

Region
SouthSouth EastSouth WestNorthNorth EastNorth WestMidlandsScotlandWalesIrelandNorthern IrelandInternational
£
Remuneration
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Deadline
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Location
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, Southampton
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
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Duration
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Start Date
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Aimed At
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*Remuneration
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Apprenticeships

Solicitor Apprenticeship

Region
SouthSouth EastSouth West
£
Remuneration
£Starting salary: £22,000 (Milton Keynes) £25,000 (London)*
Deadline
26/02/2023
Location
London, Milton Keynes
Apprenticeship Type
Solicitor
Number of Places
---
Application Opens
10/10/2022
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
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Aimed At
School students
*Remuneration
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Vacation Scheme

Scotland vacation scheme 2023

Region
Scotland
£
Remuneration
£400 per week*
Deadline
03/01/2023
Location
Glasgow, Edinburgh
Apprenticeship Type
Solicitor
Number of Places
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Application Opens
10/10/2022
Duration
2 Weeks
Start Date
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Aimed At
First year law students, Penultimate year law students, Final year law students, First year non-law students, Penultimate year non-law students, Final year non- law students, Law and non-law graduates / post graduates
*Remuneration
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Vacation Scheme

Dentons Milton Keynes Vacation Scheme 2023

Region
SouthSouth East
£
Remuneration
£450 per week*
Deadline
12/03/2023
Location
Milton Keynes
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
21/02/2023
Duration
2 Weeks
Start Date
03/07/2023
Aimed At
Penultimate year law students, Final year law students, Final year non- law students, Law and non-law graduates / post graduates
*Remuneration
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Training Contract

Scotland Traineeship 2025

Region
Scotland
£
Remuneration
£25,000*
Deadline
15/06/2023
Location
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Apprenticeship Type
Solicitor
Number of Places
10
Application Opens
01/12/2022
Duration
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Start Date
01/09/2025
Aimed At
Penultimate year law students, Final year law students, Penultimate year non-law students, Final year non- law students, Law and non-law graduates / post graduates
*Remuneration
Starting Salary: £25,000
Training Contract

Training contract 2025

Region
SouthSouth WestScotland
£
Remuneration
£45,000 (London), £31,000 (Milton Keynes), £25,000 (Scotland)*
Deadline
15/06/2023
Location
London, Milton Keynes, Scotland
Apprenticeship Type
Solicitor
Number of Places
35
Application Opens
01/12/2022
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
01/09/2025
Aimed At
Penultimate year law students, Final year law students, Penultimate year non-law students, Final year non- law students, Law and non-law graduates / post graduates
*Remuneration
Starting salary £45,000 (London), £31,000 (Milton Keynes), £25,000 (Scotland)

Key Info

The business of law is changing, and we want you to be right there with it. To take us from largest to leading, we’re looking for our trainees to think big and see the future of law in a new way.

Our two year, four seat Training Contract is designed to equip you with the skills required to be the lawyer of the future.

On top of our award winning trainee development program, our training contract includes three additional modules: legal project management, innovation and resilience.

Alongside seats in our practice groups, trainees have the opportunity to work in one of our global offices, or directly with one of our clients over a six-month secondment.

Our modernised training contract marks the first stage in your journey from lawyer to leader. The lawyers of the future start here.

No of Trainees / Yr
35
Average Retention Rates
90%
Location
London, Milton Keynes, Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow
Degree class
2:1 or above
A levels
ABB or above
IB
34 or above
Other Specific Academic Requirements
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LPC/SQE | PGDL Provider
BPP
Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • CV & Cover Letter
  • Online Interview
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Psychometric Testing
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
  • Case Study Interview
Vacation Scheme Requirement?
No (not a requirement of TC application)
Number of Seats
4
Compulsory Seats
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Compulsory Seats - Additional comments
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Secondment Seats
We offer international secondments and client secondments.
Overseas Seats
In previous years, these have taken place in Europe, Middle East and Asia
Sponsorship - LPC/SQE
Yes
Sponsorship - PGDL
Yes
Sponsorship - Allowance
Yes
Sponsorship - Comments
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Deciding where to start your career is a big decision. Balance real work with training and networking on our schemes to see what your career at Dentons could look like. Our two week scheme will give you, and us, an insight into whether we’re a good match.

In each week of the scheme you will experience a different practice area, working closely with a supervisor and buddy.

By attending our Vacation Scheme, you’ll automatically be assessed for our Training Contract. This could be the start of something much bigger.

Our schemes run in Spring (London only) and Summer (all UK offices).

No of Vacation Schemes / Yr
40
Average % of Vacation Schemers who secure a Training Contract
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Location
London, Central Belt - Edinburgh & Glasgow, Milton Keynes
Degree class
2:1 or above
A levels
ABB or above
IB
34 or above
Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Training Contract Interview included?
Yes
Training Contract Interview included? Additional comments
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • CV & Cover Letter
  • Online Interview
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Psychometric Testing
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
  • Case Study Interview.

Get closer to a career in commercial law and life at Dentons.

We have designed our open days to do just that and help you start your career journey. Take the opportunity to meet with our partners, associates, trainees and our graduate recruitment team. See how Dentons makes you feel. Your future starts here.

Our Open Days for 2023 will be published later this autumn.

Number of Open Days
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Location
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Degree class
2:1 or above
A levels
ABB or above
IB
34 or above
Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • CV & Cover Letter
  • Online Interview
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Psychometric Testing
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
  • Case Study Interview

University isn’t for everyone. Don’t let anyone tell you it is. If you want to train to become a solicitor, you just need a spot on the Dentons’ apprenticeship scheme.

You’ll start working towards your LLB university degree alongside your day job. No student debt. No eye-watering loans. Just an opportunity to learn and build your career.

The six-year programme aimed at school leavers combines eight seats of work-based learning and part-time study with BPP University.

Locations: London and Milton Keynes

For more information please visit https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/how-it-works/

Insight Events

Deciding your next step can be a huge decision. Attend one of our events to meet our teams and learn more about the pathways into a career in law.

We will be running a series of in person and virtual events between now and March 2023. Please note we will be able to cover travel costs for in person events.

To be eligible you just need to be in year 13, or a school leaver who has not attended university.

You won’t need to prepare of know anything in advance, just come with questions and enthusiasm!

We have the following apprentice insight events coming up:

08/12/2022, 16.00 – 17.30 , Virtual.
Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/71019213-2df3-48fb-ae32-e8a91693b720

19/01/2023, 16.00 – 17.00, Virtual.
Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/9749d168-9962-4bfc-89db-7b1d9a89bc2d

15/02/2023, 11.00 – 14.30, Fleet Place.
Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/a12d1a04-ebc0-41ca-afeb-7682dc07bc2b

Find out more here: https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/school-leaver-insight-events/

No of Apprenticeships
6
Location
London, Milton Keynes
GCSEs
7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above
A Levels
ABB or above
IB
34 or above
Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • CV & Cover Letter
  • Online Interview
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Psychometric Testing
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
  • Case Study Interview
  • Video Interview
  • Insight Day
  • Assessment Centre
Partner Law School
  • BPP

Now to Next Scholarship

The Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage).

Each year, students across the UK will be provided with a scholarship of £2,500 per annum during their three year UK undergraduate law degree.

Alongside the financial support, scholars will be guaranteed a place on Dentons insight events, gain access to mentoring and regularly meet with our Early Careers team and trainees.

https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/now-to-next-bme-scholarship/

 

 

No of Opportunities
2
Aimed at those
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Location
UK
Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Video Interview
Academic requirements
Applications are open to students who hold a strong academic record

Experience Dentons

Looking to gain an insight into a career in commercial law? Not sure where to start? Sign up to Experience Dentons, our award winning virtual work experience program.

The program is free to access, without an application process, and is open to anyone over the age of 16.

Experience Dentons starts by providing an introduction to law, the commercial world and to Dentons as a firm. Then, as you progress through the program, you will complete work related to each of our key practice areas, honing both your technical and commercial skills.

By the end of Experience Dentons you will have completed a range of meaningful activities, gained insight to insider information from Dentons, which will help boost your LinkedIn profile and CV.

Find out more: https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/experience-dentons/

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