PwC Legal LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP (formerly Landwell) is a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers international network of firms. It is a niche law firm with close working relationships with the business specialisms of PricewaterhouseCoopers as well as network firms across the world, giving the firm access to over 1,300 business lawyers in 63 countries.

The firm delivers services through key divisions including areas of specialisation such as corporate restructuring, M&A and private equity work, intellectual property, information technology, employment, immigration, pensions, financial services, banking, commercial contracts, real estate and litigation (commercial and tax). Depending on the transaction type, the firm's lawyers work either on a domestic standalone basis or as part of a wider team of company lawyers from the international network. Its strong working relationship with PwC also enables its lawyers additionally to work in multicompetency teams of business advisers delivering complete solutions to a variety of complex business problems.

Clients include local, national and multinational companies; partnerships and LLPs; governments; and financial institutions. The firm recognises that today's lawyers must adapt to the changing needs of clients and must offer more than just legal services. By adopting a multi disciplinary approach working alongside experts within PwC, solutions are not pigeon-holed under the disciplines of accountancy, tax and law, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP (through its relationship with PwC) provides its clients with a single seamless offering of legal, tax and consultancy expertise. A diverse workforce enhances creativity and PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP strives to achieve and maintain diversity throughout the firm.

Key Facts

• The firms offices are in London.
• There are 25 partners and a total staff of 174.
• There are 18 Training Contracts available.
• Application deadline is 31 July each year for Training Contracts.
• Starting salary is c.£36,000. Second Year salary is c. £41,000. Qualification Salary is c. £60,000

Application process

The application process for PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP is as follows:

• Online Application
• Psychometric Tests
• Assessment Centre
• Partner Interview

Candidate Requirements

Pricewaterhousecoopers Legal LLP wants applications from people with a genuine interest in business law and the ambition to be part of a new model of legal practice. In return, the firm offers you something very unique. The firm's relationship with PwC means you will work alongside experts in PwC as part of a multi disciplinary team which differentiates PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP from the majority of existing law firms. While the quality of the work and the excellence of the training can match those of any traditional law firm, the lawyers at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP spend a significant part of their time working alongside clients and other professionals as part of a unique approach to the provision of integrated business services.

Sponsorship

Trainee lawyers joining the firm are eligible to apply for a scholarship award to assist with the costs of the Graduate Diploma in Law Course and the Legal Practice Course. If successful, you will receive the total cost of the tuition and examination fees (from the date of signing your contract) and also a significant contribution towards your living expenses.

Vacation Placements

PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP runs a summer vacation programme for three weeks in June and July, for which they welcome quality applications.

Training Programme

A formal induction programme will introduce you to the firm. You will receive continuous supervision and three-monthly reviews. Training is in four six-month seats.