Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm serving corporate, individual and non-profit clients across every business sector. With teams located across the US and the UK, and networks and relationships around the world, the firm brings an international perspective and extended jurisdictional reach to a wide range of client needs — a powerful combination that presents a compelling alternative to other firms.
It matters to us that we have the right people working here, but actually, we’d be hard pressed to describe a ‘typical’ WBD person. Our trainees come from diverse backgrounds and bring a range of experience – and that’s really important to us. We look for people who have different backgrounds and interesting perspectives. Why? Because we know that this diversity of experience and views ultimately help us to reach new and better solutions. Of course, we expect everyone to share our enthusiasm for the law and to demonstrate a passion for our business. The quality of our work is second to none, and is reflected in the strength of our client relationships: we always put ourselves in their shoes and ask the right questions so we can really understand and anticipate their needs. And that’s what we’re looking for in the trainees we take on: people who take the time to listen and who want to work for a firm where integrity and reliability matter - every bit as much as insight and legal expertise.
How can prospective applicants demonstrate the above?
Throughout our recruitment process, we measure four competencies. We believe that these encompass the skills and attributes that our colleagues need in order to be successful in our business. It's important that applicants demonstrate these competencies throughout the process but, more importantly, the potential to develop these skills. These competencies are:
1. Collaboration
2. Client Focus
3. Creating Value
4. Adaptability
But we don’t expect you to come to us with all these skills perfectly honed. If you can show us you have the potential to develop the expertise and competencies we’re looking for, we want to hear from you. As you progress through our recruitment process, you’ll have a chance to see for yourself what it’s like to work here, and whether we’re the right fit for you. This is just as important as whether we think you’re right fit for us!
