Tokyo training contract

The Tokyo training contract
The breadth of experience offered on our training contract is the hallmark of our two-year programme, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity to develop skills across a range of practice areas. You will rotate around four seats of six months each, spending six months in London and 18 months in Tokyo.  You can then apply to join the Tokyo office on qualification.  Your time in the London office will be in one of the four main divisions, you will then join the Tokyo office to complete seats in dispute resolution, M&A and Projects.

Throughout your training, you will find that we recognise and encourage individuality and originality within our practice groups. You will be given opportunities to evaluate your strengths, development needs, likes and dislikes - both informally and through formal reviews with your supervisors.

Your first two weeks are devoted to a comprehensive induction programme in the London office covering an introduction to the firm's people and practice areas, client care and professional standards, finance and business skills, legal writing and research.

In additional to the on-the-job training, we also offer:

• professional skills courses
• a personal development programme, including a residential two-day development centre
• participating in training and know how groups for all major practice areas

As a Herbert Smith trainee, you'll be treated as one of the team, working and training alongside some of the world's best lawyers, and contributing directly to the success of our clients, some of the biggest companies in the world.

Apply for a Tokyo training contract
To apply please click here. If your application is successful, you’ll be interviewed by partners in London and Tokyo to determine your suitability.