Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - True Picture

Firm profile
Orrick is a global law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in 25+ offices located throughout North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. We focus on three sectors: technology and innovation, energy and infrastructure and finance. We aim to be a best place to work for the best talent and we are always adapting to the ever-increasing pace of innovation.  

Types of work undertaken
Orrick has earned a global reputation advising both established and emerging companies, banks and international financial institutions. In Tech & Innovation, we help clients compete globally and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic landscape. Our clients include more than 4,000 tech and life sciences companies, 13 of the world’s 15 largest public tech companies, 100+ unicorns and 400 leading VC investors globally. We partner with clients on virtually every transaction type – formation through going public – and achieve outstanding litigation and regulatory outcomes for them. Orrick has been ranked the #1 most active venture capital law firm in Europe for the past 33 consecutive quarters and rank #5 globally (PitchBook).

Main areas of work
Antitrust and Competition, banking & finance, capital markets, compensation & benefits, complex litigation & dispute resolution, cyber privacy & data innovation, employment, energy & infrastructure, international arbitration, M&A and private equity, structured finance, tax, technology companies group, technology transactions group. 

Training opportunities
If you set your standards high and have a strong work ethic then Orrick could be for you. We are looking for bright, talented graduates of any discipline who are looking for a firm offering a broad based training contract. Applicants should have or be on track to achieve a 2.1 degree. Orrick is a firm for those looking for a high level of responsibility from day one. We value team players and aim to give individuals the opportunity to flourish in an inclusive and supportive work environment, encouraging interaction across our international offices. We support learning through a focus on training and a mentoring programme that will provide trainees with the right foundation for building their legal career. A genuine open-door policy means trainees work closely with partners and associates. Our two-year training programme is made up of four six-month seats with regular appraisals throughout. Our dedicated trainee partner oversees the supervision of our trainees. There is an extensive training programme with regular and focused sessions on legal and soft skills to enhance your development as a lawyer.

Other benefits

Pension; group income protection scheme; life assurance; private medical insurance; dental care; subsidised gym membership; season ticket loan and childcare voucher scheme. 

Vacation scheme

The primary route to applying for a training contract with us is to apply for a space on our summer vacation scheme programme which will take place in the summer. Our vacation scheme offers participants an opportunity to London office of a US law firm in action and get an insight into what life as a trainee would be like here. During the two-week scheme you’ll spend time in two of our London practices, working on real work alongside our trainees, associates and partners. There will also be a variety of social opportunities and events that run throughout the scheme, giving you an opportunity to really get to know our team.

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