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.
There is no typical Womble Bond Dickinson trainee – our trainees come from varied backgrounds and bring a range of different experience, and that's very important to us. What all of our people do share is an enthusiasm for law and a passion for our business. Having a degree, or to be studying towards a degree, is required to become a Trainee Solicitor but it's by no means the most important factor. We look for so much more when shortlisting applications. It's as important to us that candidates can demonstrate honesty, drive and motivation, good communication skills, resilience, adaptability, diversity of thought and commercial sense.
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: Collaboration Client Focus Creating Value Adaptability We are keen to see applicants from all backgrounds – legal experience is not essential. Any experience that you have, whether this is from University, a part-time job, or even your personal life, is important to us and can help you demonstrate the skills that we look for.
