Work-based learning is a critical element for trainee lawyers. Our Pupillage Programme will provide you with the solid foundation needed for a successful career in law. With significant emphasis on training, development and support, our carefully designed and fully rounded training process will give you exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines as you receive closely supervised, practical training.
Walkers is a leading international firm. We provide legal, corporate, compliance and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. Our clients are the most innovative firms and institutions across the financial markets and rely on us for our ability to provide solutions to their most important legal and business issues. We are consistently ranked in the top tier of the leading global legal directories.
What you'll do
As a pupil you immediately become a part of our global team. You will be actively engaged in industry-leading transactions, often collaborating with colleagues from various offices and specialised practice areas. For 12 months you will learn from established experts as you rotate throughout the business, working on a broad range of legal matters in our Corporate, Finance, Funds, FinTech, Insurance, Insolvency, Dispute Resolution and Regulatory practices. Partners, senior counsel and associates who have a breadth of experience in these areas will help you to enhance skills and further develop your legal understanding. You will have a dedicated supervisor and a partner mentor throughout the programme.
Who we are looking for
Are you a Bermudian or PRC holder with a law degree, a demonstrated record of academic achievement who is commercially aware, is committed to a career in law at Walkers and who will embrace our high achieving, inclusive and supportive culture? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Pupillage contracts are offered to qualified Bermudians or PRC holders with consistent outstanding academic achievements, including a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent) Bachelors of Law or Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Law from a commonwealth institution and at least a Pass grade in the Solicitors Qualification Exam, the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Practice Course.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Mentoring, career guidance and support
- Supportive environment and open culture
- Prominent global clients and challenging work
- Working directly with associates, senior associates, senior counsel and partners
- Collaboration opportunities with other trainees within the Walkers network
- Work-life balance
- Tailored learning & development programme
- Annual leave of 20 days
- Private healthcare cover
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- Income protection
- Education bursary (discretionary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "Dress for your Day" dress code
- Wellness programme including annual health screening, dedicated Wellness month an onsite wellness room
- Free flu vaccination annually
- Executive medical testing and eye testing, lasik eye procedures, contribution towards eyesight testing and glasses/contact lenses
- Regular social events such as summer party, Christmas party and dedicated trainee events
- Opportunities to participate in a range of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives
- Active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Onsite changing facilities and shower room
- Access to agile working
How to apply
The application form should be completed with care and thought with all supporting documentation provided at the time of submission. Amendments may not be allowed after submission. We receive a lot of strong applications so make every word count and ensure that your personality comes through. You will be contacted only if you progress to the interview stage.
Contact email address
If you would like more information regarding this programme please send an email to Recruitment.BDA@walkersglobal.com.