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Explore Law – Our Virtual Insight Programme
Explore Law – our virtual insight programme available on the Forage platform – offers you the opportunity to delve into the world of commercial law and learn more about Slaughter and May and the world of our lawyers.
During the programme, you will explore four of our main practice areas: Financing, Corporate, Competition, and Disputes and Investigations – as you advise an imaginary client on a transaction and gain valuable insights into the types of work our lawyers do at the start of their careers. The programme also encourages the development of important skills and commercial awareness which will give you a better understanding of what a career at Slaughter and May entails.
You can also use it on applications and in interviews as further evidence of your interest in, and understanding of, a career in commercial law.
Explore Law is open to everyone, but it has been designed for 16–18-year-olds and those just starting to explore a career in commercial law. No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required.
About Slaughter And May
Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, recognised for our exceptional legal service and our commitment to clients. The firm is a trusted adviser to some of the largest companies in the world, advising on high-profile, complex and often ground-breaking transactions. Our forward thinking, innovative approach to legal services complements the best-in-class advice on which our reputation is built. Excellence is deeply ingrained in our culture and absolutely central to everything we do at the firm.
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Our Practice Areas
We are a full-service law firm and have leading practitioners across a wide range of areas including Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Commercial, Financing, Tax, Competition, Disputes and Investigations, Real Estate and Projects, Pensions and Employment, Financial Regulation, and Technology, Digital, Data and Intellectual Property.
A World of Difference
There are clear differences between Slaughter and May and other global law firms:
- We train each of our lawyers to be a multi-specialist, equipped to advise on a broad range of legal matters which at other firms would be handled by a number of different lawyers. This is hard work, but our lawyers say it makes for a far more fulfilling career. It provides challenge and interest, while allowing lawyers to develop deeper relationships with clients, because they get to know their businesses better.
- Much of our work has an international element and we work with the very best law firms across the globe, hand-picked to meet the needs of each matter, to support our clients. On average we work with more than 200 law firms across 100 countries annually. We never compromise on the quality and consistency for which we are widely recognised.
- Our inclusive culture is built on intentional collaboration and support. With no set billing targets, our lawyers are free to share expertise and knowledge, allowing them to focus on what truly matters – delivering exceptional work and outstanding client service.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion is an integral part of how we do things as a firm. We believe that a supportive and inclusive workplace drives collaboration and enhances business performance. We are looking to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they studied. Traditional approaches to D&I are often skewed towards initiatives helping diverse individuals to “fit in” and succeed; we focus on examining and adjusting the system for greater acceptance of different leadership styles and ways of working.
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