Job Description Trainees and apprentices are able tochoose from a wealth of seats to work with experts across ourpractice areas: Banking and Finance, Competition, Corporate,Dispute Resolution, Projects, PRM (People, Reward and Mobility),Real Estate, Tax and TMT (Technology, Media andTelecommunications)./nWork is also about more than just work here.It's about the environment too, and the feeling you get from yourteam, office and beyond. Our teams are focused on inclusion, givingback, and on looking forward with innovation./nMilton Keynes/n/nIfyou're a Challenger seeking a legal career in a city that balancesa thriving professional environment with a high quality of life,Milton Keynes is the place for you. Our open-plan office fosters acollaborative atmosphere where innovation and teamwork are at theforefront of everything we do. Here, you'll have the chance toengage in stellar international work, tackling cross-border mattersthat will advance and expand your legal expertise./nMilton Keynesis not just a city; it's a community known for its forward-thinkingdesign and ample green spaces. After a day of working on wide arrayof legal matters, you can unwind by exploring the city's many lakesand parks, or enjoy the diverse dining and entertainment optionsthat the city has to offer. The office is home to several highlyesteemed Partners who are leaders in their fields, providing youwith invaluable mentorship and the opportunity to learn from thebest./nChoosing Milton Keynes means choosing a city that is on therise—a place where your career can flourish without compromisingyour quality of life. For Challengers looking to stay or relocateto a vibrant, growing city, Milton Keynes offers the perfect blendof professional opportunity and personal satisfaction./nI chose tojoin the Dentons MK office as I wanted exposure to City clientswithout having to live the City lifestyle every day. I love thefact that MK has amazing transport connections/links enabling me totravel to our other offices when required to meet with colleaguesand clients. The open-plan office creates such a friendly andinclusive atmosphere. Also, there are only two floors, so everyoneknows everyone. – Dentons Trainee./nMilton Keynes Trainee SolicitorProgramme 2027/n/nThe business of law is changing, and we want youto be right there with it. To take us from largest to leading,we're looking for our trainees to think big and see the future oflaw in a new way./nOur Trainee Solicitor Programme is designed toequip you with the skills required to be the lawyer of the future.On top of our award-winning development programme, we have includedthree additional modules that you will be required to completethroughout your time with us: legal project management, innovationand resilience. All designed to help you become the lawyer of thefuture./nOur modernised programme marks the first stage in yourjourney from lawyer to leader. The lawyers of the future starthere./nDiversity, inclusion and wellbeing/nAt Dentons, inclusionand diversity is not just a core value – it is an integral part ofour strategy. Building a more inclusive and diverse law firm iscore to our strategy because it leads to better business outcomesfor our clients, our communities and for Dentons./nWe believe increating an environment where everyone can thrive. We work hard tonurture a sense of inclusion that is empowering to the individual,to the teams and to the Firm./nExamples of our inclusion strategyinclude a focus on allyship programmes, access initiatives,mentoring programmes, and a series of events and conversationfocussed on equity and inclusion./nOur Inclusion Networks also playa huge part in fostering a sense of belonging and support foreveryone at the firm. These groups include GLOW (LGBTQ+), Fusion(Asian Professionals), BPN (Black Professionals), Inspire (GenderEquality), Accessibility (Disability), and our Parents and Carersnetwork./nInnovation/nHere at Dentons, innovation isn’t somethingthat sits in isolation – we believe it comes from everywhere andfrom everyone, and it is critical to our position as the world’slargest global law firm. We do this by challenging ourselves toidentify and implement innovation across all areas of servicedelivery to our clients./nWe have created a highly bespokeprogramme for our trainees, to enhance their knowledge around legalinnovation and digital transformation. At every seat rotation, eachtrainee will undertake an innovation project, and with the help oftheir designated Innovation Training Scheme supervisor, andInnovation team, will create a project based on one of thefollowing categories: AI (Machine Learning), Document Automation,Design Thinking, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), DataVisualization or a Business Case. These projects, not only help tobroaden trainees’ understanding of legal innovation, but also helpus to identify and address innovation gaps within the firm./nSeehere for further information on how we help our clients innovate indifferent ways.
