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They do not recruit a 'type' of trainee here - everyone is different and brings a unique viewpoint to the firm.
Lucy Barratt (Trainee)
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You might only see a tiny part of the deal, and the task you are doing might seem like it's unimportant, but it all counts.
Paul Masterson (Trainee)
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The culture here is focused but balanced. Everyone works hard to deliver quality advice and then goes home to pursue other interests.
Katherine Metcalfe (Solicitor)
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A good trainee has bundles and bundles of energy and enthusiasm. The best trainees are the ones that do everything to the best of their ability every time and are always looking for more.
Richard Masters (Managing Partner)
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In my first year as a qualified litigator, I successfully defended a company charged with a health and safety offence. Few firms can give junior lawyers that level of experience.
Tom Stocker (Partner)
THE FACT IS MCGRIGORS WON'T BE RIGHT FOR EVERYONE. AND NOT EVERYONE WILL BE RIGHT FOR US.
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Here are some things you should know straight away.
Good size - With around 800 people across five UK offices, we're big enough to offer heavyweight clients and exciting opportunities, but also small and friendly enough to know the names of every graduate who joins us.
Big-name clients - Including the likes of KPMG, BP, Royal Bank of Scotland, O2, Royal Mail and Ufi.
Serious variety - Covering virtually every area of commercial law, with opportunities to take on seats in several offices, as well as secondments to interesting clients.
Early client contact - And as much responsibility as you can handle.
Good fun - The kind of claim any firm can make, but ask anyone who works here and you'll get the proof.
Strong credentials - 'Best Legal Employer' accreditation from Legal Week Employee Satisfaction Survey 2009, nominated as Best Trainer and Best Vacation Scheme by lawcareers.net 2006. Also the Winner of the Best Tax Team in a Law Firm category at the LexisNexis Butterworths Taxation Awards 2006 and 2007 and Regeneration Consultancy of the year 2008.
