Who is Dentons.Next Talent for?

If you are a progressive school student or school leaver 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 solicitor apprenticeship programme 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.

Past 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

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

Skills Session: Demystifying Commercial Awareness – 20th November 12: 00 – 13:00

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

December Events

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.

Dentons x Lloyds Banking Group | Client Secondments & In-House Lawyers – 4th December 17:00 – 18:00

Are you curious about the different experiences between working in a law firm and being part of an in-house legal team? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Sheena Dabasia and David Harris from Lloyds Banking Group, and Dentons Trainee Niall Cameron. Niall completed a client secondment with the Lloyds Banking Group in-house legal team during his second seat, providing him with valuable first-hand experience. Discover the unique insights about the similarities and differences between these two career paths, and take part in a Q&A Session. | Register here

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.

After you register for Dentons.Next Talent, you’ll receive invitations throughout the year for our upcoming events.

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 for school students and school leavers here and the Early Careers Team will follow up with a registration link to each of our events.

If you are a university student or graduate, you can join our network for undergraduates and graduates which will give insight into open days, vacation schemes, and training contracts at Dentons.