Business Services Trainee
@ Latham & Watkins

London, England, United Kingdom
£40,000
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Posted 23 days ago

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About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The firm values respect, innovation, and collaboration, and is committed to hiring and developing the brightest talents.

About The Role

The Business Services Trainee undergraduate placement is a 13-month paid internship in London starting in Summer 2026. You will be placed in one of the Business Services departments supporting over 600 lawyers, working on project work and providing administrative assistance.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Provide high-level customer service to both internal and external clients.
  • Support project work including database maintenance and materials creation.
  • Participate in business skills and department-specific training.
  • Shadow department members to gain insight on tasks and responsibilities.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, excellent organization, proficiency in MS Office, and be in the penultimate year of a sandwich degree course or able to take a year off.

Benefits & Additional Information

  • Generous total compensation with performance bonuses.
  • Health insurance, group income protection, and life assurance.
  • Pension plan and wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts and participation in Global Affinity Groups.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • MS Office
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Global Coordination
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How to Get Hired at Latham & Watkins

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Latham & Watkins: Understand their values and culture.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant administrative skills.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate teamwork and project experience.
  • Practice interview insights: Focus on communication and organization.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review MS Office suite basics.
Practice database and record management.
Familiarize with project tracking tools.
Understand industry-specific software applications.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you worked in a team.
Explain how you prioritize multiple tasks.
Share a customer service experience.
Discuss handling tight deadlines effectively.

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