NQ Salary
~£110,000
TC Salary
~£50,000 / £55,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.50–65 per year (UK-wide, London is largest office)
Seats
4 seats
This profile is compiled from publicly available sources and may not reflect the latest changes. Always check Eversheds's official careers page for current deadlines, application processes, and programme details.
Eversheds Sutherland is one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK with a particularly strong energy, financial services and employment practice. Its pan-UK presence across 7+ offices and international network make it a strong choice for students seeking breadth of seat experience.
Culture & Values
Eversheds Sutherland runs a large, UK-wide training programme: four six-month seats over two years, with at least one contentious seat, and future trainees complete the SQE before they start. The multi-office structure means a mix of London commercial work and regional UK practice, and the firm is known for strong retention and a clear route to qualification.
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Virtual Open Day (1st Year Law / 2nd Year Non-Law)
Opens Autumn · check website for dates
Insight Evenings (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Opens Autumn · check website for dates
Vacation Scheme
Opens Autumn · check website for closing date
Training Contract (Edinburgh)
Deadline 21 June
Training Contract (Middle East)
Deadline 21 June
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
Opens Autumn · check website for dates
Belfast Summer Internship
Opens annually · check website for dates
UK Training Contract 2028
Closed for the 2028 intake · next cycle dates not yet published
Assessment processes change annually. Always check the firm's website for current details.
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Method
“After application screening, candidates complete a video interview. Successful candidates are invited to an assessment centre which includes an interview, an individual role play exercise, and a written exercise using a computer.”
Tests
For Year 12 students attending state schools who meet socioeconomic criteria (e.g. free school meals eligibility, first-generation university, care experience, caring responsibilities). Three-day virtual experience including interactions with apprentices, trainees, partners and clients, one-to-one coaching, and career goal-setting. Runs across multiple offices including London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds.
Applications open annually — check eversheds-sutherland.com/careers
For Unlocked Programme participants. Covers full university tuition fees for law degrees, with firm mentors and vacation scheme opportunities. Currently supporting 10 bursary students; 7 of 14 past recipients received training contracts.
Via Unlocked Programme — check eversheds-sutherland.com/careers
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Folio is an independent student project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Eversheds Sutherland. All information is compiled from publicly available sources and may not reflect the most current data. Salary and deadline figures are approximate, based on prior recruitment cycles. Last verified: 2026-07-16. Always check the firm's official graduate recruitment page for confirmed details.