Training Principal

We’re a group of talented lawyers who are very hardworking, want to do the best job for our clients and strive to perform at the highest level. We’re also very collaborative, making it an enjoyable place to work.

Giving trainees exposure to a wide range of work is key. It really develops them as lawyers and is something Kirkland is renowned for. If you demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and the potential to do more, you will be invited to become more closely involved and to lead on workstreams, even in the early stages of your career.

Our willingness at Kirkland to entrust our trainees stems from our meritocratic culture. We respect self-starters with commitment, drive and entrepreneurialism. Demonstrating these traits will open up opportunities. With our mid and end of seat reviews we give you feedback on your development and the opportunity to develop and mould your capabilities and approach in response. Your supervisor in each seat will help you control your workload so you can deliver on all of the responsibilities you’re eager to fulfil.

There are lunchtime training sessions for trainees to participate in, which cover different aspects of our practice areas. These are delivered by partners and are the more formalised part of our training programme. They give you valuable grounding in the practice areas that you may experience during your seat rotations.

A strong foundation like this, alongside the wide exposure we give to our trainees, backed by close supervision and knowledge-sharing, creates the platform for a seamless transition from trainee to qualified lawyer at Kirkland.