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Sidley is an elite global law firm powered by lawyers who practice at the highest level of the profession. Backed by 157 years of trailblazing heritage, Sidley deliver superior service to a high-caliber group of market leaders worldwide, while placing a premium on collaboration and diversity. Their firm boasts a roster of more than 2,300 lawyers who wield deep experience in litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters spanning over 50 legal disciplines and industries. With 21 offices situated in major commercial and financial capitals around the world, their lawyers possess the cultural awareness and legal acumen needed to advise clients in today’s global economy.

Sidley’s London office offers students the best of both worlds – the experience of working in one of the largest international law firms along with down-to-earth friendliness of a smaller office. At Sidley, you will find high-quality work at a firm that offers an energetic, meritocratic, and supportive environment.

Sidley aim to recruit all of their trainees from the vacation schemes. Each year Sidley take on around 15 recruits. They’re looking for people who are bright, with outstanding academic qualifications. You’ll need to have a minimum of three A-levels (at least three A grades), and to have (or be expected to achieve) at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent (not necessarily in law).

Beyond pure academic ability, Sidley are looking for people who are genuinely intrigued by the commercial world. People who are sociable, who can work well with others and get on well with clients. People who have demonstrated self-discipline, the ability to persevere and use their initiative. If you can focus, analyse things and ask the right questions, you’ll be in a strong position.

Sidley Insight Evening 

Join the team from Sidley to find out more about the opportunities at one of the largest international law firms in the world.

This event is open to students from all years and both law and non-law are welcome to join.

Event includes: Sidley Panel Presentation, Speed Networking, and informal drinks reception.

Insight Evening with Edinburgh Law School 

Thursday 10 October, 6:00-8:00pm

The team from Sidley cover a wide range of areas and career stages.

Joining us for the event are:

Monie Cheung, Graduate Recruitment Advisor

Grace Chapman, HR Administrator

Laura Beaumont, 2nd year trainee

Alexandra Theochari, 2nd year trainee

Pedro Sacadura Botte, M&A and Private Equity, Associate

Katie Chin, Banking and Financial Services, Managing Associate

Andrew Fox, Litigation, Partner

Register online to join 

Global Litigation in National Courts - The View from London

Wednesday, 29 January 2:00pm

Members of Sidley Austin's London Disputes team will discuss emerging trends in commercial disputes currently before the English courts in London, and why London remains the centre of high value, complex commercial litigation involving cross-border issues.

Register online to join

2024 Winter Vacation Scheme

Vacation Scheme dates: 9 December 2024 – 13 December 2024

Application period: 1 August 2024 – 13 September 2024

2025 Spring Vacation Scheme

Vacation Scheme dates: 7 April 2025 – 17 April 2025

Application period: 13 September 2024 – 10 January 2025

2025 Summer Vacation Scheme 1

Vacation Scheme dates: 23 June 2025 – 4 July 2025

Application period: 13 September 2024 – 10 January 2025

2025 Summer Vacation Scheme 2

Vacation Scheme dates: 7 July 2025 – 18 July 2025

Application period: 13 September 2024 – 10 January 2025

 

More details about the vacation scheme and the application form can be found here. [external site]

Sidley aim to recruit all of our trainees from the vacation schemes.