NQ Salary
~£150,000
TC Salary
~£55,000 / £60,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.14 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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Mayer Brown is a preeminent global law firm with one of the strongest banking and finance practices in the City, consistently ranked alongside Magic Circle firms for complex structured finance and capital markets transactions. The London office handles landmark leveraged finance, securitisation and derivatives work for the world's largest financial institutions, and the firm's July 2025 NQ salary match to Magic Circle levels reflects its standing in the market.
Culture & Values
Collaborative and relatively flat for a US firm, with strong emphasis on mentoring and genuine partner access from early in training. The small London intake means trainees are genuinely known by name across the office and receive significant hands-on deal exposure. Known for a more measured pace than the most intense US firms, with a culture that values technical depth over deal volume.
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Method
“"Immersive Assessment" after application form: behavioural scenario questions, verbal reasoning (proofreading, ranking summaries), plus video response questions addressing motivation and competencies. Candidates receive a performance report afterwards. Then assessment day at London office with written task, group exercise, fact-find task, and final interview. Also offers a solicitor apprenticeship (6-year programme, bi-annual recruitment — next intake September 2027).”
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Founding member of the Aspiring Solicitors Foundation (social mobility charity). Affiliate member of AS since 2015. 71% of 2019 London TC offers went to AS members. Three partners serve on AS Foundation Advisory Board.
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