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Dentons.Next Talent

Introducing Dentons.Next Talent: A talent network for future lawyers!

Who is Dentons.Next Talent for?

If you are a progressive graduate or law student ready to challenge the conventional, then welcome to Dentons.Next Talent! Our talent network is designed for ambitious individuals like you, ready to disrupt the legal scene.

What does Dentons.Next Talent involve?

As part of our community, you’ll gain exclusive access to events at Dentons. You’ll be the first to know about these exciting insight opportunities, giving you a competitive edge in your career journey. You’ll also be alerted when we open recruitment for our training contracts so you won’t miss out when it comes to application season.

By attending these events, you’ll be part of an active network of future lawyers, where you can exchange ideas, share insights, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that push the boundaries of commercial law.

Moreover, Dentons.Next Talent brings you a comprehensive suite of learning resources to fuel your professional advancement. We host regular webinars and workshops led by the Dentons Early Careers team and legal professionals across the firm, offering a unique opportunity to gain industry insights and enhance your legal knowledge.

These interactive sessions are designed to challenge your thinking, stimulate your curiosity, and equip you with the skills needed to be a game-changer in the legal field. From unravelling complex legal principles to mastering the recruitment process, our webinars and workshops are your ticket to a successful legal career.

Upcoming Events

Skills Session: Dentons Opportunities & Applications Workshop – 4th October 12:00 – 13:00

Find out further details on our Early Careers opportunities across the UK, Middle East and Ireland. Applications for our Open Days, Vacation Schemes and Trainee Solicitor Programme will be opening soon. Our Early Careers team will also share their top tips and advice on how to navigate our application form and stand out from the crowd.

Meet the Lawyers | Adrian Magnus and Jonathan Cantor – 16th October 12:00 – 13:00 

Join this virtual event and meet Adrian Magnus (Partner, Competition) and Jonathan Cantor (Partner, Corporate) as they share their experiences on what is like to work in their respective practice areas, their career journeys into commercial law, and their involvement in inclusion activities at Dentons.

Meet Dentons: Early Careers Partners Q&A – 17th October 13:00 – 14:00

Our Early Careers Partners, Darren Acres and Eleanor Hart, are passionate about graduate and apprentice recruitment at Dentons, and have overseen the development of many lawyers from student to trainee or apprentice and beyond. Join them for a Q&A, to learn about their career journeys, lessons, and advice for embarking on your own career as a commercial lawyer. Don’t miss this chance to ask your questions!

Meet Dentons: Trainees and Apprentices Panel Discussion – 29th October  12:00 – 13:00

Find out what’s life really like at the world’s largest global law firm. Meet a panel of our current Trainees and Apprentices, hear first-hand about their experiences, ask everything you always wanted to know about their day-to-day life at Dentons, tips for navigating the recruitment process, and more.

Innovation at Dentons: Meet our Innovation Team – November

At Dentons our purpose is to redefine what’s possible… Innovation is the buzzword of the moment but what does it really mean at law firms? Discover how Dentons is changing the delivery of legal services and providing new solutions to our clients. Meet our Innovation Team as we discuss such questions as: What is innovation at a law firm? How do lawyers and their clients use legal tech? What is the future of tech in legal services?

Innovation at Dentons: Trainee Innovation Projects – 12th November 13:00 – 14:00

Dentons trainees undertake a new innovation project during every seat rotation, based on one of the following categories:  AI (Machine Learning), Document Automation, Design Thinking, Robotic Process Automation, Data Visualization or a Business Case. Join our current trainees as they share their experiences of their innovation projects during their training contract. This will be an interactive session with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Skills Session: Demystifying Commercial Awareness – 20th November 17:00 – 18:00

What is commercial awareness and how do you develop it? For anyone considering a career as a commercial lawyer, commercial awareness is a must-have, but it can seem daunting as a student. In this session we take a deep dive into commercial awareness to help build your confidence in this area. You will meet current Dentons trainees and apprentices, who share their experiences, top tips, and help answer your burning questions

Skills Session: Interviews – What to Expect and How to Succeed – 3rd December 12:00 – 13:00

How to prepare for success so you can approach interviews with confidence. Join our Early Careers Team for their insider tips; discover what types of questions are asked at interviews; what goes into crafting a good interview answer; and the steps you can take to best prepare for an interview.

Skills Session: Assessment Centres – 10th December 17:00 – 18:00

Join our Early Careers team as we share our top tips to build your confidence in navigating law firm assessment centres. Find out how best to prepare to help set yourself up for success, tips for the big day itself, what sort of exercises you might face, and more.

How do I start?

Embrace this opportunity to connect with fellow Challengers, hone your legal and commercial skills, and start crafting your path in the ever-evolving legal landscape. Let’s shape the future of law, together!

Register to join Dentons.Next Talent here.