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Your legal career in the UK

CONTENTS

1 About Shearman & Sterling LLP

2 Life in the London Office

4 Trainee Case Studies

8 Our Main Areas of Work

16 Trainee Case Studies

20 Your Training Experience

21 Salaries and Benefits

22 Lawyer Case Study

23 Diversity

23 Technology, Research and Support

24 Summer Placement: How to Apply

24 Training Contract: How to Apply

25 Graduate Recruitment Team

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Shearman & Sterling, one of the world’s premier global law firms, has been at the

forefront of the legal profession for well over a century. Today we are one of the largest

legal practices around the world, with a significant European client base. Our re-

putation, skills and expertise are recognised throughout the world.

Headquartered in New York, we have more than 1,000 lawyers practising worldwide.

Our offices are located in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong

Kong, Mannheim, Menlo Park, Munich, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, São Paulo,

Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington D.C.

Our London office, established in 1972, is a leading practice covering all aspects of

English, European and US corporate and finance law. There are approximately 150

English and US trained legal staff in London, including 24 partners. The London office

now has a total staff of approximately 260. There are currently 17 trainees with the firm.

ABOUT SHEARMAN & STERLING LLP

“shearman & sterling has fashioned itself into one of the most

significant global law firms. it now boasts a highly developed

network spanning 19 offices and attracts the highest profile

cross-border deals. the london hub has been key to its success in

europe. it has a good mix of u.s. and local law practitioners,

ensuring that its flow of major cross-border deals is steadily

being matched by domestic work.”

Chambers UK 2005

London office

Your legal career in the UK | 1

LIFE IN THE LONDON OFFICE

Our firm’s ethos calls for trainees who relish hard work and intellectual challenge. You

will be ambitious, keen to assume professional responsibility from the start of your

career and determined to become a successful partner in a first-class law firm.

From the outset, you will be treated as an integral part of our team and your creative

contribution to transactions will be encouraged. Most of the transactions you will work

on will have an international and multi-jurisdictional element.

One of the advantages of training with Shearman & Sterling in London is that, although

the office is growing rapidly, you will be part of a smaller team in a relatively informal

yet professional atmosphere. You will be given real and challenging work at an early

stage and your enthusiasm, intellect and opinion will be greatly valued.

The firm and its individual practice groups provide many opportunities for trainees to

get to know one another and the partners, associates and other staff. A wide range of

social events are held throughout the year, enabling partners, associates and trainees to

form important bonds.

Our goal is to recruit people who will stay with us and who want to become partners in

our continuing success story.

“shearman & sterling llp is one of the most successful u.s. firms in

london.”

Legal 500 UK 2004

2 | Shearman & Sterling LLP

Phase 2 Reception


My priorities when choosing a firm at which to do my training contract were

threefold. Firstly, I wanted a firm that provided the highest quality and best regarded

training in the City. Secondly, I wanted a firm that worked for the biggest and most

prestigious clients on their most important deals. Finally, I wanted a firm that

viewed their trainees as an investment, ensuring that they were fully involved in all

aspects of deals and were integrated and valued members of the team. Shearman &

Sterling provided these three aspects in a friendly, hard working atmosphere.

It became apparent during my two week internship that the character and ethos of

the firm was rather different to that of most other City firms. In general, teams were

smaller, with junior lawyers, both trainees and newly qualifieds, very much involved

in the nitty gritty of deals. The atmosphere was one of enthusiastic determination.

Everyone, from partner to trainee, seemed to muck in to get work done, and even as

a summer intern, my work was overseen by a partner who took the time to offer

comments and constructive criticism.

Life at Shearman & Sterling is undoubtedly

hard work. Trainees are given high quality work

which is often challenging and difficult.

However, the approachability of everyone in the

office ensures that you are given the guidance

and support that you need whenever and for

whomever you are working. I have completed

two seats and am now in Project Finance, and

despite the hugely different nature of the

departments I have worked in, I have been given

consistently challenging and high quality work.

Life as a trainee at Shearman & Sterling

involves more than just doing your job. Work aside, there are a huge amount of

extracurricular activities going on, whether it be pro bono, ski trips, Law Society

softball or just plain drinks after work.

MICHAEL BUCKWORTH | TRAINEE

“The huge variety of work on

innovative and cutting-edge deals,

combined with extensive guidance

and support from supervisors and

other members of your team,

ensures that your working day at

Shearman & Sterling is rewarding

and challenging.”

CASESTUDY


I chose to train at Shearman & Sterling because I wanted the chance to take part in

high-level transactions with an international element; to work closely with

interesting people; and to be given quality work. The firm has allowed me to do just

that, because we maintain a leading position in our key practice areas, and yet our

London office is smaller than those of the leading UK firms. The firm also has an

extremely strong pro bono practice and I'm hoping to do some work at the

International War Crimes Tribunal in Tanzania next year.

I've just finished my second seat in the Antitrust group, where I worked on two

merger control deals that involved some extended time in the US and Europe. It was

a fantastic opportunity, as I was given lots of client exposure and responsibility for

managing discrete parts of the process. More generally, during my time here I've

taken part in plenty of meetings and conference calls, and have always felt as though

people are trying as much as possible to feed

good work my way. At Shearman & Sterling

you'll be given as much responsibility as you

can handle, so I think it's a good place for

people who like to rise to the challenge.

I'd describe the atmosphere here as informal

but hardworking and professional. That said,

there's no pressure to stay late for the sake of it

and I would say that the social side of the firm

is another strength, be it the departmental off-sites or the more informal activities

that regularly take place.

GEORGE MILTON | TRAINEE

“At Shearman & Sterling, there's a

real opportunity to take on

responsibility and get noticed. The

global reach and fast pace

guarantee an enjoyable and

challenging training contract.”

CASESTUDY


The firm has 10 practice areas in London:

Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Development & Finance

Banking, consisting of:

Capital Markets

Derivatives

Acquisition Finance

Structured Finance

Property

International Arbitration & Litigation

Antitrust/Competition

International Tax

Financial Institutions Advisory & Asset Management

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

Intellectual Property

OUR MAIN AREAS OF WORK

“through cherry picking some

of the choicest lawyers from

top city rivals, the firm has

significantly built up its

resources, proving itself to be

one of the few us law firms in

london to successfully target

the domestic market.”

Chambers UK 2005


MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Shearman & Sterling has one of the world’s pre-eminent in-

ternational M&A practices. We are the law firm of choice for many of

the world’s most successful companies and investment banks

seeking advice on public company takeovers, mergers, negotiated

acquisitions and disposals, private equity transactions and joint

ventures. Our lawyers play a crucial role in some of the largest and

most complex M&A transactions in Europe, the US and Asia.

Our M&A practice represents leading financial, telecommunications,

media, technology, pharmaceutical, resources, manufacturing and

service companies, as well as major investment banks and venture

capital/private equity investors. Our M&A clients include Allianz,

Anglo American, Axel Springer, BT, Berkeley Group, CVC Capital

Partners, DaimlerChrysler, e.on, Fiat, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, Merrill

Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Nokia, O2, TowerBrook Capital Partners and

Viacom.

Key strengths of our M&A practice include the depth of our resources

in Europe, the US and Asia; our ability to mobilise exactly the right

expertise demanded by the situation; and our experience and

expertise in cross-border M&A transactions.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE

Our London office is the heart of one of the most active Project

Development & Finance practices in the world. Our position as the

leading PDF practice is due to a number of key factors. These include

our capability to execute transactions under English, French, German

and US law ; substantial experience in developing innovative

financing instruments in which lenders, borrowers and sponsors join

in complex risk-sharing arrangements; expertise in reviewing and

advising on all types of project documentation; and experience across

“shearman & sterling runs a

terrific energy and projects

team out of its london office,

with plenty of middle east

power work alongside a few

european projects.”

IFLR 1000 2005

“the firm is world-class in m&a,

capital markets and finance

and has pursued a strategy of

targeting english m&a work

for the major ftse-100

corporations, that it

historically advises on u.s.

securities issues, such as

british telecom and corus.”

Legal 500 UK 2005


a wide range of industries, including power, oil and gas, energy, tele-

communications, mining, utilities, transportation, water and other

infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. We regularly top global

legal advisor rankings tables.

Our clients include major financial institutions such as ABN AMRO,

Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, European Investment Bank and

major international corporations such as BG, Dow, France Telecom,

InterGen, Mitsubishi and Suez.

Trainees are encouraged to function as full members of our team and

take on client contact and responsibility in our transactions. Given the

international nature of our practice, this can often involve travelling to

meetings or closings around the world.

BANKING

Our Banking group has a worldwide reputation as a market leader

providing high quality expertise to financial institutions and

borrowers in core areas of leveraged and acquisition finance,

structured finance, capital markets and derivatives. We have been

involved in numerous award-winning transactions and specialise in

complex and intellectually demanding, high-profile, cross-border

finance transactions. Our work is international and involves working

closely with our overseas offices.

Our group is staffed with young, enthusiastic and friendly associates

and trainees, all of whom work as a team in applying intellect,

common sense and imagination to meet the sophisticated demands of

our clients. From day one, you will be fully involved and play an

important role in our transactions. Your work will be stimulating and

challenging, but you will always have the full support and experience

of the group behind you.

“shearman & sterling has

excellent institutional

banking relationships as well

as good european coverage and

a mixture of u.s. and u.k.

capability.”

Legal 500 UK 2005


S T R U C T U R E D F I N A N C E

Structured Finance encompasses a broad range of financial products

and techniques from traditional securitisation to derivatives. The

work is often very innovative and involves numerous legal, regulatory,

tax and accounting issues.

The team is closely involved with many other specialisms within

Shearman & Sterling, including amongst others, property, tax,

regulatory and bank finance. We provide a broad exposure to the legal

concepts and specialities involved in bringing complex financial

transactions to market.

The group represent numerous investment banks (e.g. Citigroup,

Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley) and corporates, both on domestic

and cross-border transactions across the globe.

Trainees in the structured finance team are immediately exposed to

the drafting and review of relevant documentation, ranging from

public prospectuses to ISDA swap documentation. They are also

closely involved in the overall transaction teams and are required to

help execute such transactions and attend client and other meetings.

PROPERTY

Our London Property practice provides a full property capability with

an emphasis on development projects, investment transactions and

acting for high-end occupiers. It advises a number of major

developers, property companies and funds and has extensive

experience regarding the acquisition, disposal, leasing, joint

venturing and funding of large property portfolios. The practice is an

integral part of our international Property group and also works

closely with our banking, corporate, tax and project finance teams in

London.

“the recent move of

‘extremely experienced and

terribly clever’ ian nisse from

ashurst to shearman &

sterling ... is considered a

real coup for the firm.”

Chambers UK 2005


INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION & LITIGATION

Our International Arbitration & Litigation group is one of the world's

leading dispute resolution practices. We handle a wide variety of

international commercial arbitration and transnational litigation. We

work on international arbitrations in a number of venues around the

world, under a variety of governing laws and pursuant to the rules of

the major institutions worldwide.

Our group conducts transnational litigation in the English courts and

manages litigation in courts around the world. We work closely with

our other practice groups in London, advising on questions of private

international law and litigation issues arising in corporate and finance

transactions.

Our group has particular expertise in arbitration and litigation arising

out of international investments, infrastructure and power projects,

oil and gas contracts, post-acquisition claims and white-collar crime.

ANTITRUST/COMPETITION

Our Antitrust/Competition group advises UK and international

clients on all aspects of European and national antitrust law, including

EU, UK and multi-jurisdictional merger control, cartels, restrictive

practices and abuse of dominance investigations and complaints,

competition litigation, state aid, public procurement and utility

regulation.

Our group maintains frequent formal and informal contact with

antitrust officials, in particular those in DG Competition in Brussels

and the OFT in London. Working in close cooperation with colleagues

in Brussels, France, Germany and the US, we regularly coordinate

advice on international transactions in multiple jurisdictions, giving

clients effective and consistent advice from a single source and

offering a unique transatlantic service.

“this u.s. giant is increasingly

looking to become a

transatlantic antitrust

powerhouse. a major factor in

this drive is its ability to

provide clients with both us

and european anti-trust

capability.”

Chambers UK 2005

“a tremendous reputation for

international arbitration

worldwide is believed to give

the firm a head start in

london.”

Chambers UK 2005


INTERNATIONAL TAX

Our International Tax group, with lawyers in the UK, France,

Germany and the US, plays an integral role in the firm's cross-border

practice.

For clients throughout the world that include major industrial groups

and financial institutions, our International Tax group in London

provides strategic tax planning advice and representation on a wide

range of complex transactions. We advise on mergers and acquisitions,

corporate reorganisations, structured finance and securitisation,

derivatives, domestic and international banking, project finance,

investment funds, and capital markets issues.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ADVISORY & ASSET MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ADVISORY

We advise financial institutions and infrastructure providers on the

legal and regulatory aspects of their proprietary businesses. We assist

them in establishing new services and products and in reorganising,

acquiring and disposing of businesses. We assist such clients on

private and public M&A, capital markets, derivatives and other

transactions.

We produce and negotiate commercial agreements for such entities,

including sale and purchase agreements, terms of business, joint

ventures and outsourcing arrangements. We advise more generally on

risk mitigation. We deal with regulators in the UK (e.g. the Financial

Services Authority) and in the rest of Europe and beyond. We

coordinate worldwide advice for financial institutions and in-

frastructure providers on legal and regulatory matters.

“the two partner uk tax team

is complemented by the skills

of a u.s. tax partner and his

group in london, making for

an effective integrated cross-

border service.”

Chambers UK 2005

“the firm stands out among

those providing high-level

financial services regulatory

advice as one of only a small

handful of u.s. firms in the

rankings.”

IFLR 1000 2004


ASSET MANAGEMENT

We establish new private equity, hedge and property funds, both on-

and off-shore and advise on the marketing of those funds worldwide.

We also advise asset managers on all aspects of their businesses.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our London Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits team is

part of the global practice group, which comprises over 40 dedicated

lawyers in New York, California, Germany, France and the UK.

In the London office, we provide sophisticated advice on the design

and implementation of compensation and benefits arrangements in

the UK and the US, including appropriate responses to economic

conditions, new legal requirements and the heightened scrutiny of

service contracts and executive remuneration under corporate

governance principles.

We advise on all aspects of US and UK employment law and can assist

with the formation and implementation of issues relating to policies

required by employers in the fast changing employment law

environment, such as employee consultation obligations, executive

hiring and firing and collective dismissals.

The team also provides support to the M&A and capital markets teams

on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and

acquisitions, outsourcing, downsizing and private equity.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our intellectual property group provides advisory services on all

aspects of intellectual property and information technology law and

practice, both in relation to stand alone intellectual property matters

and commercial transactions. The team liaises with all our other

practice areas in London, providing a comprehensive assessment of

IP issues arising from major domestic and cross-border mergers,

acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and outsourcings. In addition,

the team works alongside the intellectual property specialists in other

Shearman & Sterling offices, on global matters involving designs,

patents, trademarks, copyright, e-commerce, IT and data protection

and licensing issues.

SHEARMAN & STERLING IS HIGHLY RATED AS ONE OF THE TOP TWO MAJOR CITY

LAW FIRMS IN TERMS OF BOTH CLIENT CONTACT AND THE PROBABILITY OF

BEING RETAINED AS A QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE.

THE LEX 100 GUIDE 2005-2006:

DATA COMPILED FROM TRAINEE & NEWLY QUALIFIED SOLICITOR FEEDBACK


It was during my initial interview at Shearman & Sterling that I decided that this

was where I wanted to complete my training contract. There was no gloss and no

"think outside the box" tasks to complete. During my summer placement I

witnessed more of the same. On my first day I was given challenging work and

expected to get on with it. Obviously, there was always help if I needed it, but I was

given a real chance to show my initiative and, more importantly, make a difference

to the deal on which I was working.

Life as a trainee at Shearman & Sterling isn't easy but it is rewarding. We are

constantly exposed to top quality work and high profile deals. Our clients are

demanding because they are the leaders in their respective markets. Since we are

encouraged to take on the role of a junior associate and not that of a trainee, we are

often exposed to a high degree of client contact, which includes being involved in

conference calls and attending meetings.

It is important to remember that there will be no pattern to the work you will do. As

a forward-thinking and constantly evolving firm, you will often be asked to do work

that you might not expect but which will invariably teach you some valuable lessons.

Furthermore, the lawyers here are open-

minded and willing to listen to any new

ideas that you might have. Communication

at all levels is positively encouraged. You will

discover a work environment which is

professional yet relaxed and where so-

cialising with your colleagues is as important

as working with them.

At Shearman & Sterling you are encour-

aged to develop as a lawyer in your own

right. The emphasis on organic growth is

evident from the in-depth reviews you will receive on a regular basis. Whilst the firm

undoubtedly has its business needs, as a trainee you are an investment.

“At Shearman & Sterling, we are

recognised as individuals. There is a

universal awareness that one size

does not fit everyone. To this extent,

our training contracts are tailored to

suit our needs rather than just those

of the firm.”

EMMA TOWERS | TRAINEE

CASESTUDY


Shearman & Sterling offers all the advantages of working at a magic circle firm

and more. It not only offers the best deals and multi-jurisdictional cutting edge

work, but the small trainee intake fosters a more personal and nurturing work

environment.

You are given real responsibility. The learning curve is steep as you are encouraged

to use your initiative and there is a lot of direct client contact, but time is taken to

explain the context as well as the task and people are happy to answer questions.

My first seat was with the International Litigation and Arbitration group, joining six

weeks before the start of an arbitration hearing for an international commercial

dispute. I was involved in all aspects of the work, from preparation of bundles and

drafting submissions and discussions with the client and barristers, to the

celebration dinners at the end. I also drafted court documents and attended

hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice. I was able to liaise with clients on a regular

basis and even went to New York for a

meeting with the Chief Executive of a large

multinational to prepare his witness

statement; something I was able to do alone

because of the experience and exposure I had

gained during the seat.

Acquisition Finance was a completely diff-

erent experience as it is a fast paced trans-

actional group. I worked on high profile

deals where I was responsible for discrete

parts of the transaction and interacted with

counsel in other jurisdictions. I also worked on smaller projects where I could

manage much of the transaction under the supervision of an associate. There was a

real sense of joint achievement at each closing.

I am really enjoying the international flavour of the work in my current seat in

Project Development and Finance, working on projects in the UK, Kenya, Pakistan

and the Middle East.

I haven't made a decision on my final seat yet and don't feel pressured to do so, as

the size of the trainee intake means that it's likely that your requirements can be

accommodated.

KAM NIJAR | TRAINEE

"Working at Shearman & Sterling

gives you a real flavour for how the

law works internationally. You are

treated as a junior member of the

team, not just a trainee, and it's a

really friendly and down-to-earth

environment."

CASESTUDY


During your two-year training, you will spend six months

in each of four practice areas, which will include two of

our three core practice areas, Banking, Project

Development and Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions.

You may also have an opportunity to spend six months in

New York, Brussels, Abu Dhabi or Singapore in the

second year of your training. You will share an office with

a senior associate, but you will be involved in the work of

the whole practice group, experiencing a variety of deals

and transactions.

At the end of each seat, you will have a formal appraisal

and a progress review. You will also have an informal

review mid-way through each seat, although we

encourage discussion of any issues as they arise.

We encourage trainees to assume significant

responsibility for client matters early in their careers. To

prepare you for this, we provide an extensive training

programme that deals not only with conventional legal

topics, but also with specialised skills and knowledge that

will contribute to your professional growth. Our aim is to

develop you into a well-rounded business lawyer capable

of inspiring total confidence in your clients.

Your training begins with an introduction to our firm and

practice, which involves a formal induction with over 50

partners and associates. You will learn about matters

such as organising your work efficiently and adapting

your research and writing skills to your assignments.

From the outset you will be an integrated member of your

YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE

team with your own BlackBerry and mobile phone. At the

same time you will have an associate mentor to guide you

from day one.

Next, you will attend workshops to familiarise yourself

with the legal issues that you will encounter and with

practical tasks, such as drafting and negotiating

documents and managing cases or transactions. The

programmes are also designed to help you make an

informed decision about your future seats.

Since we have a significant US practice in the London

office (approximately 40 lawyers), we are also able to offer

our trainees direct exposure and experience of US legal

practice groups as well as a thriving cross-cultural

environment.

Upon qualification, the continuing professional

development programme will keep you abreast of the

latest developments in the legal field relevant to your

specialised area of practice. Plus, you will also look to

develop and enhance your skills in a number of critical

business areas, including business development,

management and financial awareness.

Since it can be up to two years between receiving your

offer and your start date, it is important that you maintain

contacts with the firm during this period. We will hold

regular lunches for you with existing trainees, partners

and associates. Future trainees are also encouraged to

drop into the office regularly to meet with staff.

“Small teams combined with world-wide resources means responsibility is given

early and guarantees an engaging and challenging training contract.”

Paul Bailey, Trainee


SALARIES & BENEFITS

At Shearman & Sterling, we offer highly competitive salary

and benefits packages. We pay future trainees a

maintenance grant of £5,000, paid in two instalments

(September and February). We also cover Postgraduate

Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC)

fees.

Salaries ppayable tto ttrainees aare ccurrently:

1st year £35,000

2nd year £37,500

On qualifying £60,000

Benefits iinclude:

Medical cover

Dental cover

Permanent disability insurance

Life assurance cover

Season ticket loan (interest free)

Paid mobile phone and BlackBerry rental

In-house restaurant

Childcare vouchers

In addition, we have a discretionary annual performance

bonus scheme.

“We are committed to the growth and

development of our trainee solicitor

programme because it is critical to the

future success of our London office.

Our plans to substantially increase our

business in London can only be

achieved by the development of high

quality solicitors, many of whom will

become partners in the firm. We have

more than doubled our trainee intake

for 2007 and in the future we are also

offering more exciting international

training opportunities, which will

include New York and Brussels.”

Kenneth MacRitchie, Managing Partner


I was very careful where I applied for training contracts while at university. However, I was

immediately attracted to Shearman & Sterling because of the recognition it commands throughout

the world for providing excellent levels of expertise and advice in the fields it centres its practice

around.

A focus on core areas and a drive to maintain market leadership, accompanied by the fact that

Shearman & Sterling in London is relatively small in size compared to other city firms, meant the

level of work I undertook as a trainee was of a high quality. The amount of responsibility I was given

in each seat encouraged confidence, but at no point was I ever made to feel pressured. You are always

supervised and everybody is constantly available to help and

answer any questions you may have.

I was fortunate during my two year training contract to spend

six months in the Abu Dhabi project finance department.

The experience not only gave me exposure to a new culture

and business environment, but also allowed me to grow as a

trainee, through extensive interaction with new clients and

styles of work.

The opportunities, support and encouragement I received as

a trainee meant that qualifying at Shearman & Sterling would

be the only progressive step to take.

“Shearman & Sterling is a hard

working environment, which

encourages forward thinking to

help cope with the challenges of

today’s market. You will be

challenged, but out of the

challenge comes reward.”

CASESTUDY

ELLIOT T DOUCY | ASSOCIATE


We have over 100 support staff in human resources, marketing, financial services, library and

information services, professional development and training, information technology, premises and

office services, secretarial support and a 24-hour document production centre. These support teams are

critical in ensuring that our lawyers provide a first class service to clients around the world. There is also

an in-house restaurant, providing formal and informal catering for clients as required.

TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

DIVERSITY

We believe that promoting diversity means building a work environment that is based on meritocracy

and inclusiveness, where everyone can develop to their full potential regardless of their gender, marital

status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

We recognise that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas and innovations to improve

our working practices and business. Encouraging everyone to celebrate their own diversity and that of

their colleagues is fundamental to our values and imperative to our success.

“shearman & sterling has built a major

presence in london and is one of the

largest and most highly respected of

the american firms here.”

Legal 500 UK 2004


To apply for a training contract with Shearman &

Sterling in London, use the application form en-

closed in this brochure. The deadline for receipt of

applications for training contracts to commence

September 2008 is 31 July 2006.

If you wish to apply for a summer placement and a

training contract, please complete only one form and

ensure it is returned to us by the application deadline

for the summer scheme, 28 February 2006.

Please address any enquiries to:

Kirsten Davies

Graduate Recruitment Officer

Shearman & Sterling LLP

Broadgate West

9 Appold Street

London EC2A 2AP

You may also contact Kirsten by e-mail at

[email protected] or by telephoning her on

020 7655 5082.

We run a two-week summer scheme for students,

which enables you to get hands-on experience of life

at the firm. The goal of this scheme is to expose each

student to our core practice areas. You will spend

time in either one or two of our practice groups.

Each student is assigned a trainee mentor, who will

ensure that the time spent in our office is useful and

informative. At the end of your placement, you will

receive a focused review on your work and

experience.

We will have 30 summer students attending our

2006 summer placement scheme. Dates for the

scheme are as follows:

19 June to 30 June 2006

3 July to 14 July 2006

17 July to 28 July 2006

To apply for the summer placement scheme, use the

application form enclosed in this brochure. The

deadline for receipt of applications for the summer

placement scheme is 28 February 2006.

SUMMER PLACEMENTS TRAINING CONTRACT

“As a summer vacation student, I felt I had a significant role and learnt a great

deal from my work colleagues, who were always keen to answer my questions

and involve me in their work. Fellow vacation students were equally made to feel

an integral part of their practice groups, from attending court proceedings in the

Litigation Department, to travelling to Paris with the Antitrust group on their

annual global practice group off-site.”

Victoria Saklow, future trainee

VICTORIA

COMPLETED A

SUMMER VACATION

PLACEMENT WITH

SHEARMAN &

STERLING IN 2005

AND WILL JOIN THE

FIRM AS A TRAINEE

SOLICITOR IN

SEPTEMBER 2007


GRADUATE RECRUITMENT TEAM

“Your career as a lawyer at Shearman & Sterling

will be exhilarating. Our work is stimulating

and rewarding; you will work on some of the

most dynamic and challenging international

transactions and cases within a highly

motivated and diverse environment. Building

strong and lasting client relationships, you will

work with like-minded people who are

committed to ensuring your future success as a

commercial lawyer. The next decade will be a

very exciting time in the development of our

highly successful London business.”

Ian Nisse, Training Principal

Jonathan Coppin, Partner, M&A

Iain Goalen, Partner, Banking

Judy MacKenzie StuartBusiness Manager,Antitrust

Stephen Peppiatt,Partner, PDF

Iain Scoon,Partner, Tax

Marcus Franks,Head of HR

Kirsten Davies,Graduate RecruitmentOfficer

Ian Nisse,Partner, Property and Training Principal


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