There’s no such thing as ‘typical’ at Dentons. That’s no accident. It’s by design. Our expertise within the Firm is as diverse as the needs of our global clients. Becoming ‘one of us’ means staying true to you. So whoever you are, if you think you’ve got something to contribute we’d urge you to apply and find out.

Here’s what you need to know

For our Middle East Trainee Solicitor Programme, fluency in both written and verbal Arabic is a prerequisite. We value the importance of effective communication in a diverse region and seek candidates who can bridge language barriers seamlessly.

Our Middle East Trainee Solicitor Programme is open to:

• Bi-lingual (Arabic) Law Graduate or Non-Law Graduate who have already completed the PGDL, and are interested in a career with Dentons Middle East
• We are particularly keen to hear from bi-lingual GCC Nationals who are qualifying in their respective jurisdiction and/or interested in qualifying as an England & Wales Solicitor

Our Middle East Insight Scheme is open to:

• Penultimate and final year law students and recent law graduates
• Applicants must hold a valid residence visa for the country where they wish to apply
• This opportunity is particularly geared towards GCC Nationals who are fluent in Arabic, though all bi-lingual law students are encouraged to apply

Putting you in context

We understand that academic performance can vary, and we take a holistic approach to application assessment. Whilst we generally look for strong A-Level (or equivalent) performance, we evaluate every application in its unique context. If you believe you can make a strong case for your candidacy, even if you don’t meet the typical grade requirements, we encourage you to apply.

If you’ve faced challenges or have had experiences that may have impacted your academic performance, we invite you to include these as part of your application. We recognise the importance of understanding the full context of each applicant’s journey.

To ensure a fair and informed selection process, we’ve implemented the Rare Recruitment Contextual Recruitment System. This system provides us with additional context for each candidate’s application, helping us make more comprehensive and inclusive decisions.

Applications for our 2025 Summer Insight Scheme will open on 1 October 2024 and close on 3 January 2025. To access the application form, please click the ‘Apply’ button on the top bar.

Applications for our Middle East Training Contract will open on 16 December 2024 and close on 6 June 2025. To access the application form, please click the ‘Apply’ button on the top bar.