UK Trainees

To be considered for one of Cooley’s four training places per year, you first must participate in our London summer programme. The programme will give you insight into the breadth of work we do – and the exciting range of clients we are proud to serve and partner with on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation. It also will provide you with many opportunities to experience the distinctive, welcoming and collaborative spirit of our firm.

During the two-week summer programme, which accepts approximately 10 people per year, you will contribute to meaningful work, engage in professional development sessions, and connect with Cooley colleagues through work assignments and socially. A summer programme mentor, a trainee buddy and the legal talent team will help you make the most of the opportunities available to you, as well as support your integration throughout the programme.

Our summer programme has earned recognition two years in a row from The Legal 500’s Future Lawyers trainee solicitor survey for the quality of experience it offers.

To submit an application, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button below. You will be directed to review the privacy notice for London candidates as part of the application registration process.

Applications for Cooley’s London trainee recruiting cycle and experience opportunities will reopen on 19 September 2024. For more information, please email UKtrainee@cooley.com.

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