Who we are: Watson, Farley & Williams was founded in 1982 in the City of London and has since grown rapidly, with a total staff of over 540.
What we do: The firm is divided into five international practice groups: international corporate, international shipping finance, international project and structured finance, international litigation and international tax. These are not divided by location but work together internationally.
What we are looking for: Graduates with a sound academic background, who exhibit enthusiasm, ambition, self-assurance, initiative and commercial awareness.
What you will do: Trainees undertake six four-month seats with a partner or a senior assistant. A trainee can expect a four-month period in Paris, Piraeus, Singapore or Bangkok. Trainees will also have one seat in a more specialised area such as tax, property, employment or EU competition. Trainees undertake professional skills training and we hold in-house seminars with guest speakers and partners.
Perks: At commencement of employment: 25 days' holiday, income protection scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme. After three months: group personal pension scheme, annual interest-free season ticket loan, £250 contribution towards a sports club membership of your choice. After six months: WFW healthcare membership.
Sponsorship: GDL and LPC sponsorship available, plus maintenance grant (see below): outside London - £5,500 per annum; inside London - £6,500 per annum.
Application process
Apply to: Louise Turgoose, Graduate Manager.
How to apply: Online application form.
When to Apply: By 31 July 2010 for 2012 training contracts.
What is involved: Online application form, assessment centre, interview.
Facts and figures
Trainee places available for 2012 12-14
Applications received pa 800
Salary
First year £35,000 (2008)
Second year £40,000 (2008)
Newly qualified Competitive
Placement schemes
Spring: April (apply by 31 January 2010).
Summer: June, July (apply by 31 January 2010).