Covington & Burling LLP operates as a limited liability partnership worldwide, with the practice in England and Wales conducted by an affiliated limited liability multinational partnership, Covington & Burling LLP, which is formed under the laws of the State of Delaware in the United States and authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registration number 77071..
Trainee Opportunities
We offer six month trainee opportunities within our Competition and Antitrust group. Over your 6 month contract with the firm, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on cutting edge matters with international clients. You will receive training throughout your time with us and will be allocated an Associate mentor who can help you navigate the firm from day one. Strong candidates can be considered for permanent Associate positions upon completion of their traineeship.
Our other practice groups recruit trainees on a more flexible basis, and candidates will be fully integrated into their practice groups, benefiting from learning from experts in their field and a supportive environment.
Candidates should have obtained an LL.M and have excellent English language skills.
Summer Internships
We are looking for candidates to join the firm for a one month internship, designed to allow you to gain hands on experience and develop your skills. The summer internship programme is open to masters students, who can demonstrate a passion for their chosen practice area.
Application Deadlines
We have two intakes per year in March and September for our trainee positions.
At Covington, we strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity to ensure the commercial success and reputation of our firm. One means by which we do this is through conducting routine background checks, which is a requirement of joining Covington. The standard pre-employment background checks we may conduct on prospective partners, lawyers, and employees include checks relating to public social media presence, criminal records, education and employment history. Additional checks may be undertaken appropriate to the requirements of the role. All background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable local laws.
To apply, for lateral opportunities please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts to LegalRecruitingBR@cov.com.
To apply for our summer internships or legal internships please click here.