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London Graduate Recruitment

Training contract overview

Greenberg Traurig typically recruits 8 trainees per year in the London office. Our comprehensive two-year training programme comprises four six-month seats with the opportunity to undertake a client secondment and to gain exposure to our diverse practice areas including Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, Banking & Finance, Funds, Tax and Regulatory.

Trainees will join shareholder led practice groups, engage with clients, and work within high-profile and complex legal matters from day one. Through continuous mentorship, structured training, and a collaborative work culture, we ensure our trainees have the guidance and support they need to excel during their training contract and beyond.

Applications

Applications for our 2027 training contracts are now open and will close at 11:59pm on Friday 17 January 2025.

We are no longer accepting applications to our graduate recruitment mailbox. To apply, please click here.

All applications should include full details of educational qualifications from A-Levels (or their direct equivalents) onwards. Candidates that have already completed or are currently completing the PGDL, LPC or SQE should also ensure they provide a breakdown of the modules studied and any results achieved to date.

Assessment process

  • CV and a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in training at Greenberg Traurig.
  • Shareholder and associate interview. Our training contract interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 17th and 24th March 2025.
  • Full day assessment day. Our assessment days will take place in the week commencing 12th May 2025.

Before applying, please kindly ensure that you are available on the dates outlined above. Our interview and assessment days will take place in our London office, in person.

Eligibility

At Greenberg Traurig, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and commercially minded applicants. Our work is challenging, and as a result candidates are required to have achieved or be predicted a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level, or an equivalent international grade.

If you did not achieve the academic grades outlined, we invite you to use your application to clarify your mitigating circumstances, which will be taken into consideration.

If you wish to apply for our 2027 intake you will need to be ready to start the PGDL in September 2025 (if applicable) and the SQE in September 2026. Candidates must also meet one of the below criteria to be eligible to apply for a training contract.

  • currently in the penultimate or final year of their law degree;
  • in the final year of their non-law degree;
  • a law or non-law graduate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When and where can I apply?

Applications for our 2027 training contracts are currently open and will close on Friday 17 January 2025 at 11:59pm. Please apply here.

Do you provide funding for the SQE and PGDL?

Yes, we provide full sponsorship to our future trainees for the pre-requisite courses prior to commencing their training contract and our current maintenance grant is £17,000.

We require all non-law graduates to complete the PGDL before commencing the SQE. If applicable, successful candidates that have not yet completed the PGDL will need to complete this with our chosen provider, prior to the SQE.

Do you recruit on a rolling basis?

No, we do not recruit on a rolling basis. All applications will be screened near the deadline date and invitations to the next round of the recruitment process will be sent after applications have closed.

I am not eligible to work in the UK and would require sponsorship. Can I apply?

As a firm, we do hold a sponsorship licence and accept applications from candidates requiring work permits.

I am already qualified as a lawyer in another jurisdiction. Can/should I apply for a training contract?

We do not accept applications from internationally qualified lawyers for our training programme. In this case, we would advise candidates to consider self-funding their SQE (if applicable) or apply directly to lateral hire positions. 

To whom shall I address my cover letter to and how long should my application be?

Applicants should address their cover letter to the Graduate Recruitment Team. We advise CVs to be between one and two A4 pages long and that cover letters are no longer than one A4 page.

As a firm you now adopt the SQE route to qualification. I have completed the LPC. Can I apply?

Yes, we accept applications from candidates with the LPC. We currently are not asking candidates who have completed the LPC to also complete SQE 2.

I have submitted my application. When can I expect to hear back?

Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the next stage of the selection process by Friday 28 February 2025.

I applied to Greenberg Traurig previously. Am I eligible to re-apply?

You are more than welcome to apply to us again. However, if in a previous year you reached the interview or assessment centre stage of the process, you should be mindful that it may be more difficult for you to get through the process again.

How do I detail any mitigating circumstances relating to my academic achievements?

Applicants are welcome to append details of their mitigating circumstances to their cover letter or CV.

I require reasonable adjustments and I would like to discuss what adjustments you can make for me during the recruitment process. Whom should I contact?

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fully inclusive and as barrier-free as possible. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who require it. If you wish to discuss adjustments or issues at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Is the firm running any open days/events?

At present, we are not running any open days in our offices, however, please check our London LinkedIn page to see what law fairs and events we will be attending this year where you will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of our firm.

What benefits does the firm offer for trainees?

We offer a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, life insurance, income protection, an employee assistance programme, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work scheme, private health insurance, eye care, and a pension. We also have a range of Shard specific discounts that employees have access to.

How do I contact the graduate recruitment team?

You can contact the graduate recruitment team via email at gradrecruit@gtlaw.com and we will endeavour to respond to your query within 5-10 working days.