Law

Middle East-London Training Contract 2029/2030

Middle East, UK; London, UKTraining Contract
Posted20 Sept 26Closes3 Dec 26
Lasts2 yearsTiming2029/2030 training contract; four six-month seats across London and the Middle East

Who can apply

Year of study
Penultimate-year and final-year Law undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates studying an LLM or PGDL at a UK university
Degree class
2:1 or above
Subjects
Law

Requirements

Penultimate-year or final-year Law undergraduates, graduates or postgraduates (LLM or PGDL) at a UK university. Native-level written and spoken Arabic, a consistent 2:1 across all undergraduate modules, AAA at A Level, and at least two weeks of continuous legal work experience.

Description

During our Middle East-London Training Contract, you’ll work on live client deals across four six-month seats in London and the Middle East. You’ll build experience across different practice areas, with ongoing training and support to develop the professional skills you need. Once qualified, you’ll start your career as an Associate in the Middle East.

 

In each seat, you’ll sit with a Principal – a senior lawyer who will support your learning and development – with additional guidance from a Group Trainee Solicitor Partner. Regular feedback and ongoing support from our Human Resources and Trainee Development team will help you track your progress and shape your development. As your interests evolve, you’ll have the flexibility to adapt your preferences along the way, supported by world-class seminars and training tailored to your seat and practice area.

 

Eligibility

- Penultimate-year and final-year Law undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates studying an LLM or PGDL at a UK university

- Native-level fluency in written and spoken Arabic, including the ability to read complex documents

- A consistent 2:1 across all undergraduate modules AAA at A Level

- Minimum of two-weeks continuous legal work experience