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About us
We combine the global with the local as a polycentric law firm with no global headquarters and 4 offices in the UK: Milton Keynes, London, and the Central Belt (Edinburgh & Glasgow)
We welcome Diversity & Inclusion Enthusiasts and have 6 diversity networks sponsored by our CEO, Paul Jarvis, and shaped by our people: Inspire, Glow, Black Professional Network, Fusion, Parents and Carers Network, My Healthy Balance
Last year, 10,540 volunteering hours were invested by partners and legal staff, representing a saving of £2.9m to our local communities across legal and non-legal CSR and Pro Bono activities
Dentons is designed to be different. The landscape we work in is changing at an accelerating pace. We embrace this change, and are looking for trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining what is possible and in shaping the future of law.
Your career at Dentons can shape up to be something extraordinary. It’s a place for those who are driven to challenge. To question. To break tradition. To put your career firmly into fast-forward. This could be the start of something big.
Main areas of work
Trainees and apprentices are able to choose from a wealth of seats to work with experts across our practice areas:
- banking and finance
- competition
- corporate
- dispute resolution
- ETI (energy, transport and infrastructure)
- PRM (people, reward and mobility)
- real estate
- tax
- TMT (technology, media and telecommunications).
Work is also about more than just work here. It's about the environment too, and the feeling you get from your team, office and beyond.
Apprenticeships 2023
University isn’t for everyone. If you want to train to become a solicitor, you just need a spot on the Dentons' apprenticeship scheme.
You’ll start working towards your LLB university degree alongside your day job. No student debt. No eye-watering loans. Just an opportunity to learn and build your career.
The six-year programme aimed at school leavers combines eight seats of work-based learning and part-time study with BPP University.
Locations: London and Milton Keynes
For more information please visit https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/how-it-works/
Experience Dentons
Experience Dentons is our innovative virtual work experience program, designed to give you an insight into life as a commercial solicitor at the world’s largest law firm.
Experience Dentons starts by providing an introduction to law, the commercial world and to Dentons as a firm. Then, as you progress through the program, you will complete work related to each of our key practice areas, honing both your technical and commercial skills. By the end of Experience Dentons you will have completed a range of meaningful activities, gained insight to insider information from Dentons and will receive a certificate to help boost your LinkedIn profile and CV.
https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/experience-dentons/
Now to Next Scholarship
The Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage).
Each year, students across the UK will be provided with a scholarship of £2,500 per annum during their three year UK undergraduate law degree.
Alongside the financial support, scholars will be guaranteed a place on Dentons insight events, gain access to mentoring and regularly meet with our Early Careers team and trainees.
https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/now-to-next-bme-scholarship/
Solicitor Apprentice Insight Events
Deciding your next step can be a huge decision.
Attend one of our Insight Events to meet our teams and learn more about the pathways into a career in law.
8th December 2022 16.00 – 17.30 Virtual - Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/71019213-2df3-48fb-ae32-e8a91693b720
19th January 16.00 – 17.30 Virtual - Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/9749d168-9962-4bfc-89db-7b1d9a89bc2d
15th February 11.00 – 14.30 In person - Register: https://dentons.app.candidats.io/event/a12d1a04-ebc0-41ca-afeb-7682dc07bc2b
https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/school-leaver-insight-events/
GAP APPRENTICESHIPS: MARKETING
Natasha Rooney
What was your apprenticeship qualification?
"I completed a SCQF Level 6 - Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with QA Apprenticeships."
What did you learn during your apprenticeship?
"I liked the idea of being able to learn and work at the same time. I gained so much experience during a short space of time. All aspects of marketing, including email marketing, legal requirements in sales and marketing and marketing principles. I participated in many training weeks where I gained many skills like how to perform an SEO audit, and how to complete a marketing strategy to increase brand awareness."
What support did you receive from GAP during your time as an apprentice?
"I had a great team during my time as an apprentice. If I ever had any questions, I always knew that I could ask someone, and they’d be happy to help. I was able to take time out of work to complete training during business hours."
How did you find the experience overall?
"I really enjoyed my time as an apprentice because I gained so many skills and am now able to put them to use in my day-to-day job."
How has your role changed since completing your apprenticeship?
"I have taken on a lot more responsibility within the team. I am able to complete any task that is given to me. I’ve worked closely with new members who have joined that team and am able to support them with familiarising themselves with GAP Marketing.
Do you have any advice for future apprentices?
"Work hard because it’s worth it."
What are your future plans now you have completed your apprenticeship?
"Since completing my apprenticeship I have progressed to the role of Marketing Assistant. I know all aspects of marketing thanks to my apprenticeship, and I plan to continue to develop my skillsets and progress in my career."
Who Should Apply?
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ trainee or apprentice at Dentons and that’s the way we like it. Our expertise within the Firm are as diverse as the needs of our global clients.
We generally look for a strong performance at A-Level (ABB), but consider every application we receive in context and holistically. If you feel you can submit a strong application even if you do not meet these grades we encourage you to apply.
We also encourage you to include mitigating circumstances if relevant. We implemented the Rare Recruitment Contextual Recruitment System, to give us additional context to every candidate’s application.