Insight Programme
Start your career in law right here. Experience life at CMS during our two-week programme, putting yourself in a strong position to be fast tracked to an assessment day for a training contract.
Start your career in law right here. Experience life at CMS during our two-week programme, putting yourself in a strong position to be fast tracked to an assessment day for a training contract.
If you are interested in a career in law and want to know what life is really like at a future facing global law firm, researching online is one thing. However, trying it for yourself is completely different – and that’s the purpose of this programme.
Whatever your background, the programme’s blend of practical work experience, skills sessions, trainee shadowing, and networking will build your knowledge and your contacts in equal measure. You will be invited to social events, lunches, and coffee networking where you’ll get to meet representatives from across the firm.
Successfully complete the two-week long programme and you could be fast-tracked to an assessment day for a training contract.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
To register your interest for future opportunities please click here.
The Insight Programme gives anyone interested in a career in law information and insights about what life is like working at CMS.
Improve your presentation and networking skills and get an introduction to the business of law.
Get ongoing support for the duration of the programme and beyond.
Gain practical insights into how a global law firm works and build your network of contacts with invites to social events.
Successful completion of this programme may get you fast-tracked to an assessment day for a training contract.
All participants will be paid £450 per week.
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Location of Undergraduate Degree |
Eligibility to apply by office location |
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England, Wales and NI |
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Scotland |
Second year law students. |
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All other locations |
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Interested in applying? Here’s an outline of the different stages involved.
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.
Designed to test your analytical reasoning and logic. Take a practice test here.
A short 15 minute interview where you will answer a series of pre-recorded questions.
A 30 minute interview to get to know you and your motivations for applying to the role.
Take a look at our dedicated FAQs page