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Business Development and Marketing graduate programme (England & Wales)

Discover all about the business of law. See how marketing and branding drive our firm’s success, and help our clients achieve their goals.

About the Business Development and Marketing graduate programme

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This programme introduces you to the creative, competitive and fast-moving worlds of business development and marketing. You’ll be part of a team that’s driving how we position our brand on the global stage. All while helping clients meet targets and supporting the firm to win new business.

You’ll work alongside some of the best business development teams in the sector – creating impactful marketing campaigns and learning how strategic clients and tenders are managed. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of how digital and brand work together to deliver effective communications that raise the profile and drive the success of CMS.

Duration

Two-year programme

Locations

London

Eligibility

You must have (or be on track to achieve) an undergraduate degree or higher.

What to expect

The programme is divided into four six-month long ‘seats’, which will expose you to different areas of our business development and marketing functions.

Practice Group and Sector Business Development

Get stuck into the campaigns that promote the whole firm and its individual practice groups. You’ll play a part in pitches and tenders, explore the world of account and event management, and see first-hand how we craft effective materials across the marketing mix.

Communications and Branding

Here you’ll source, write and edit content for a range of communications channels. You’ll learn why consistency matters, and how to keep every message aligned with the firm’s strategic goals. You’ll also get a look at the work of other CMS teams, from Innovation and Commercial Finance to Legal Project Management, Social Impact and DEI&B.

Client Management

Step into our Strategic Client Programme and help strengthen the relationships that matter most. You’ll support the day-to-day activities that keep our key client partnerships thriving, and discover what it takes to manage and grow them over time.

New Business

Help our partners win work from both new and existing clients. It’s a seat that puts you right at the heart of the firm’s growth, giving you real insight into how we turn opportunities into lasting relationships.

Application process

Joining the programme requires the completion of a multi-stage application process.

Online application form

Online application form

An opportunity for us to start to get to know you, your educational background, work experience and interests and why you are interested in a career with CMS.

Critical thinking test

Critical thinking test

Designed to test your analytical reasoning and logic. Take a practice test here.

Video interview

Video interview

A short 15 minute interview where you will answer a series of pre-recorded questions.

Assessment day

Assessment day

Consists of a case-study, competency-based interview, a group exercise and an opportunity to meet other people from around the firm and learn more about CMS.

Any other questions?

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