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About the Role
We are seeking undergraduates to join our 13-month Business Services Placement Program in London beginning in Summer 2027. This paid internship program offers undergraduates the opportunity to gain one year of invaluable professional business experience in a premier law firm. As a Business Services Trainee (BST), you will be assigned to a Business Services department, where you will have a key role in supporting our lawyers and the Firm through project work and administrative assistance.
Responsibilities
- Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients as a primary point of contact for the assigned department
- Supporting and running project work within the relevant department including maintaining the department’s databases, tracking department records, and creating materials as requested
- Participating in business skills and department-specific training led by managers, supervisors, or team members
- Shadowing members of the department to gain exposure and insight of different tasks and responsibilities
- Working both independently and in a team environment, and collaborating globally with other offices and teams
Requirements
- In your penultimate year of study of a sandwich degree course, or in a position to take a year off during your degree
- On track to achieve a 2.1 degree or above
- Achieved at least 120 UCAS points or equivalent at A-Level
- Seeking a unique and challenging opportunity in a global setting
Skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Professional interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Well-developed organisational skills to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
- Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Undergraduate Placement
Education Level
- Sandwich degree course
- A-Level
Salary/Compensations
- Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Group income protection
- Life assurance
- Pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
About the Company
- Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy.
- We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world.
- Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.
- If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
Equal Opportunity
- Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer.
- The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.