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 takes a small London intake, around four to six trainees a year, into four six-month seats that can span venture capital, technology M&A, life sciences, capital markets and data privacy. Each trainee gets a multilevel support network of a partner, a mentor and a buddy. The London venture and emerging-companies practice has been expanding, adding three partners in 2024, so trainees work with high-growth technology and life sciences clients from early on.
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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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