What qualities do macfarlanes look for in a trainee?

What qualities do macfarlanes look for in a trainee?

What core qualities do you look for in a stand out applicant?

  • Well rounded candidates who will make the most of our really varied seat rotations.
  • Great teamwork skills, which include being kind and considerate.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Strong academics.
  • Commercial awareness.

What do macfarlanes do?

We are an independent London-based law firm with a client base from around the world. We handle work of the highest quality and complexity for our clients which could be anything from corporate, real estate or litigation through to private client advice.

How much do Macfarlanes partners earn?

Macfarlanes has confirmed that full equity partners are paid an average of about £2.02 million each. The firm, which is now paying NQs almost £100,000, is a tax specialist. Its partners’ salaries have risen by more than nine per cent over the past year following a 10 per cent rise in revenue to nearly £261m.

Does macfarlanes recruit on a rolling basis?

Our application process opens towards the end of September each year. Applications for our 2024/2025 training programme are open from Monday 27 September 2021 and close on Monday 25 July 2022. We do not recruit on a rolling basis so you can expect to hear back from us once applications have closed.

How much does a partner at Macfarlanes earn?

Who are macfarlanes competitors?

Top Competitors of Macfarlanes

  • Slaughter and May. 3,200. $544 Million.
  • Withersworldwide. 1,200. $228 Million.
  • Brethertons. 260. $44 Million.
  • Trowers & Hamlins. 900. $153 Million.
  • Lewis Silkin. 339. $64 Million.
  • DAC Beachcroft. 2,300. $370 Million.
  • Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. 850. $87 Million.
  • RPC. 750. $238 Million.

What is it like to work at Macfarlanes?

They are a very nice firm to work for, friendly and inclusive. I settled in very quickly and the suppprt and training were very good. I would highly recommend them as an employer and would return with no hesitation.

How do I get a vacation scheme at Macfarlanes?

Vacation scheme Complete this application form if you would like to apply for a place on one of our vacation schemes. We invite candidates with the strongest application forms to attend a vacation scheme assessment day, during which you take part in an interview, a written exercise and a group exercise.

What type of firm is macfarlanes?

corporate law firm
Macfarlanes LLP is a corporate law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It advises national and multinational companies, business leaders and high-net-worth individuals in the UK and internationally across the full range of corporate and commercial matters as well as on their private affairs.

What is the MacFarlanes trainee experience?

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Macfarlanes trainee experience, an app giving you the opportunity to complete mock trainee tasks and gain an insight into our unique culture.

What qualifications do I need to apply to Macfarlanes?

The form is designed to give you every opportunity to tell us about yourself and show your interest in Macfarlanes. You can apply no matter what or where you have studied. You need a 2:1 degree or above, though we do take account of extenuating circumstances.

What is it like to work at Macfarlanes LLP?

To find out what it is like to work at Macfarlanes LLP read the firm’s Meet the Lawyer profile. A vacation scheme at Macfarlanes is a two-week snapshot into life as a trainee. Vacation students will spend each week in a different practice area working alongside a partner, solicitor or trainee.

How does the MacFarlanes programme work?

You complete modules that are bespoke to Macfarlanes. The programme combines classroom and digital learning to embed knowledge and uses business simulation exercises to help you apply your knowledge in realistic practice scenarios. All elements, including the bespoke Macfarlanes modules, are paid for by the firm.