Eversheds Sutherland opportunities
This is Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm. Whatever the challenge, wherever in the world, they're equipped and ready to meet it. Eversheds Sutherland live their values, they’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, they see it as a place where everyone can thrive.
Eversheds Sutherland focus on what needs to be done and they make it happen. Working hard, going the extra mile, being ourselves and making a difference, together. Wherever you are in your career, you will progress with them and the changing world. Diverse skillsets and global mindsets, there’s always something new to engage with. You’re encouraged to put your ideas into action. Eversheds Sutherland have an inherent respect for the individual. They have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. In an environment that’s international, flexible, friendly and respectful.
They're here because of and for their clients. Eversheds Sutherland are there for one another and they’re one team. Whoever they are, whatever their role, they’re all pursuing excellence. Eversheds Sutherland are agile and trusted partners: professional and approachable, bright and down-to-earth, ambitious and responsible. And that’s good for everyone.
For you, for your success. And for what’s next.
As a graduate or early in your career, you have exposure to clients and client work from day one. You receive training and on the-job development across their global firm. You will also have the potential for pro bono and social impact work. Eversheds Sutherland is ambitious for their people, as well as their clients and communities. Whether it’s anticipating challenges or staying ahead, Eversheds Sutherland are thinking about your success and looking for what’s next. So you can too.
2025 Undergraduate & Graduate Insight Evenings
Insight Evenings are a great opportunity to visit Eversheds Sutherland offices, meet their people, hear about our opportunities and network with graduate recruitment, trainees, Partners and experience the culture of the firm.
Applications are now open. Deadline is 2 November 11:59pm. Sign up via the link below.
Undergraduate & Graduate Insight Evening - RSVP [External link]
Agenda below:
Leeds: Tuesday 11 November 11:00 - 13:30
Newcastle: Thursday 13 November 11:00 - 13:30
Cambridge: Thursday 13 November 17:30-20:00
London: Monday 17 November 17:30 - 20:00
Cardiff: Tuesday 18 November 11:00 - 13:30
Birmingham: Thursday 20 November 12:00 - 15:00
Nottingham: Thursday 20 November 17:30-20:00
Manchester: Tuesday 25 November 17:30 - 20:00
Eversheds Sutherland's Vacation Scheme gives you the opportunity to earn money whilst getting valuable hands-on experience in one of their offices. Each vacation placement will encourage you to really get under the skin of life at Eversheds Sutherland, providing a range of opportunities that typically include:
- attending court
- assisting with research
- drafting documents
- spending time in two different fee-earning departments
- meeting partners, solicitors and trainees at social events
- taking part in one of our corporate responsibility events
- attending a range of informal talks to discover more about Eversheds Sutherland
Applying for a work placement with Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland welcome applications from penultimate year law under-graduates, final year non-law graduates as well as candidates who've already graduated or taken different career paths.
Selected candidates will be shortlisted to video interview. If you pass that interview you will be invited to a selection day and if you are successful and do well on the Vacation Scheme, you may be offered a training contract.
2026 Vacation Schemes
Applications to 2026 Vacation Schemes will be announced soon.
Other Opportunities
2026 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme
Deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 January.
Eversheds Sutherland - Applications [external link]
2026 Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
Deadline is 11:59pm on Monday, 26 January.
Eversheds Sutherland - Applications [external link]
1st Year Law / 2nd Year Non-Law Virtual Open Day
Deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 March.
Eversheds Sutherland - Applications [external link]
Eversheds Sutherland's training contracts offer the perfect route into law. Over a two-year period, they’ll give you the knowledge, tools and opportunities to make a truly successful and rewarding legal career.
Whether you are based in the UK, Middle East or Asia, your training will consist of four seats of six months each. During each seat, you'll have a supervisor who will give you regular feedback. You will also receive formal feedback through an appraisal system that takes place in the middle and at the end of each seat.
This system has been honed over a number of years to ensure that you get the most out of your time with Eversheds Sutherland. Ultimately, they want to help you become the next leader in your field and hope that you’ll be part of the next generation to help drive us forward onto even greater heights.
2028 Traineeships
Applications open on 1 March 2026.
All applications are to be made online here [external link].
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Senior Office Partner, Edinburgh - Euan Smith [external site]
Graduate Recruitment Partner, Edinburgh - Steven Dick [external site]
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