Dubai

The UAE is one of the world’s fastest growing and most diverse economies, with rapid growth in fintech, insurtech, e-commerce and disruptive technologies alongside established strength in healthcare, hospitality and education.

About CMS Dubai

Applications are open

We have more than 125 lawyers on the ground across the region, advising global groups, regional governments, family office conglomerates and local investors and businesses. Over the last twelve months our Dubai office has advised on transactions worth more than USD 1.5bn, and on complex, high-value disputes across the MENA region and beyond.

Our sector focus means we understand our clients’ markets as well as their legal position, so the advice we give is commercial as well as sound. We focus on relationships rather than deals. Clients tell us we are more approachable and accessible than many of our competitors, and often describe us as the human face of the law.

Locations

CMS (UAE) LLP, Level 15 Burj Daman, Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai training contract

Our Dubai training contract leads to admission to the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales. Before you start, you will join CMS Academy: two paid weeks, split between a Business of Law week in London and a week with one of our teams in Dubai. You will then complete four practice group rotations of six months each, with the possibility of being seconded to our London office, working with clients across the wider MENA region. Your SQE preparation course and exam fees are funded in full.

Duration
Two-year programme

Location
CMS (UAE) LLP, Level 15 Burj Daman, Dubai International Financial Centre

Applications for 2028 open 1 October 2026 and close 22 November 2026.

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