CMS
Web: https://www.cmsearlytalent.com/
Email: earlytalentacquisition@cms-cmno.com
Size & Geographic Coverage
Number of Partners: > 1,100
Number of Associates: >5,000
Total number of trainee solicitors: 158 (UK)
Number of UK offices: 8
Number of overseas offices: 62+
Contact
Application criteria
Training contracts vacancies per annum: 95 from 2023 onwards
Vacation scheme places per annum: 120+
Minimum degree grade: 2:1
Application deadline for training contracts starting in 2023: 24/12/21
Salary and benefits
Bristol: First-year trainee (£38,500), Second-year trainee (£40,500), Newly-qualified (£50,500)
Edinburgh and Glasgow: First-year trainee (£25,500), Second-year trainee (£28,500), Newly-qualified (£41,500)
London First-year trainee: (£44,500), Second-year trainee (£49,750), Newly-qualified (£75,000)
Manchester and Sheffield First-year trainee: (£28,500), Second-year trainee (£31,500), Newly-qualified (£42,500)
Holiday entitlement: 25 Days
Sponsorship
LPC fees: Covered
GDL fees: Covered
Maintenance grant per annum: £7,500 (London) £5,00 (Outside of London)
About CMS
CMS is a future facing firm. Whether stakeholders are big or small, they always have the firm’s full attention and expertise. In a world of ever-accelerating change where technology is increasingly important, our clear, business-focused advice helps clients of every size to face the future with confidence.
CMS is a full service law firm combining top quality sector expertise with international scale. We embrace technology and are committed to new ideas that challenge conventional ways of doing things.
CMS puts the interests of clients at the heart of everything we do across 70+ offices in 40+ countries in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. With more than 1,100+ partners and 5,000+ lawyers, CMS works in cross-border teams to deliver top quality, practical advice. The firm is recognised for its sector excellence and focus in consumer products; energy; financial institutions; hotels & leisure; infrastructure & projects; life sciences & healthcare; real estate; and technology, media & telecommunications.
When it comes to what we’re looking for, keen intellect is vital, but we are looking for much more than academic qualifications. Whether applicants are law students, non-law students or career changers, there are several qualities we look for in our future employees. These include personal effectiveness, professional communication, drive for achievement, having a future facing outlook, leading self and others, ability to build relationships and commercial awareness.
The main route to a training contract at CMS is by successfully completing the CMS Academy programme. Our two-year training contracts feature four six-month seats or national, international or client secondments. CMS also offers early insight to the firm through our First Steps programme, apprenticeships, widening participation work experience and scholarship opportunities, and the newly launched Business Development & Marketing Graduate Programme.
