Insight Week (First Steps)
Start your career in law right here. Experience life at CMS during our one-week programme, putting yourself in a strong position to be fast tracked to an assessment day for the CMS Academy.
Start your career in law right here. Experience life at CMS during our one-week programme, putting yourself in a strong position to be fast tracked to an assessment day for the CMS Academy.
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 First Steps.
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 week-long programme and you will be fast-tracked to an assessment day for our CMS Academy.
Applications for 2023 are now closed – click here to register your interest in future opportunities.
“I heard about CMS and the First Steps programme in my first few weeks of university. I had a look at their website and was impressed by the global nature of the firm and the fact that they work for some of the largest companies in the world. I also liked that they had networks to support diversity and inclusion, and a CR programme to give back to local communities.”
Rachel Opoku-Appiah Started her career at CMS with First StepsThe First Steps 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 the CMS Academy.
All participants will be paid £450 per week.
First Steps really is the first step on your path to a rewarding future at CMS. Complete the programme and you may be fast-tracked to an assessment day for the CMS Academy. Make it onto the Academy and you will be one step closer to securing a training contract with us. In fact, 90% of participants who complete the Academy are typically offered a training contract on completion of the programme.
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England, Wales and NI: |
First year law and penultimate year non-law students. |
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Scotland: |
Second year law students. Penultimate year non-law Scottish students can apply for the programme in an English location. |
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International: |
Penultimate year law and non-law students. |
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