NQ Salary
~£157,000
TC Salary
~£55,000 / £60,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
~6 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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Cooley is the leading VC and emerging companies firm globally, advising more venture-backed technology and life sciences companies than any other firm. The London office acts for high-growth startups, growth equity funds, and major tech companies on VC rounds, M&A exits, and public offerings, making it the firm of choice for those interested in the startup ecosystem.
Culture & Values
Cooley has a uniquely entrepreneurial culture shaped by decades of working with Silicon Valley founders — the London office has the same energy and genuine excitement about working with ambitious, fast-moving companies. Trainees describe a flat hierarchy, strong mentorship, and a culture that celebrates commercial thinking. The firm's work for startups and growth companies means trainees engage with genuinely innovative clients from day one.
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Method
“Online Critical Thinking Appraisal as a screening stage (provider unconfirmed). Then half-day assessment centre with commercial case study and partner/associate interviews.”
Tests
Paid summer programme position plus bursary up to £12,000 for law school tuition, for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Mansfield Rule UK certified by Diversity Lab.
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Annual commitment providing legal work experience to A-level students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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