We've designed our vacation schemes to give you an immersive experience, showing you first-hand what it takes to succeed in the legal world. Held annually, our schemes take place at both our London and Birmingham offices. You will get to sit in one of our core practice areas and be immersed in a range of legal work.
Steve McKersie is the chief executive officer of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP and co-chair of the firm's international board. As CEO, Steve is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Gowling WLG's strategic direction.
What's involved in a Gowling WLG training contract? Once you're on board, you'll spend two years developing practical legal skills and soaking in invaluable knowledge from colleagues across our firm, all whilst earning a competitive salary and getting to enjoy a range of exciting opportunities along the way.
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Your training will enable you to understand the practical implications of the law and develop the skills you'll need as a solicitor. The period of recognised training is normally two years full time, but it can be reduced if you have relevant previous legal experience.
This article provides you with a step-by-step guide on how to write such a cover letter: Explain why you're writing. Introduce yourself to the recipient. Explain why you're applying to that firm. Explain why they should select you. Conclude your cover letter. Proofread your cover letter.
For a standard professional cover letter - written in order to apply to a company as part of a job search or professional retraining - the letter is divided into 3 main paragraphs: Presentation (you). Interests in the company (them). Your desire to develop within the company, your objectives (you + them).
Length of a period of recognised training If a trainee works for less than 32 hours during a week we would consider this a part time period of recognised training and the trainee will be expected to complete more than the minimum two year requirement.