NQ Salary
Competitive
TC Salary
Competitive
Annual Intake
c.10 per year
Seats
4 seats
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Stewarts is the UK's largest litigation-only law firm and one of the most highly-regarded disputes practices in London. The firm handles complex, high-value commercial disputes — often acting against Magic Circle firms — and is known for its bold and innovative approach to funding and case strategy.
Culture & Values
Stewarts has a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture shaped by its litigation-only focus. Trainees develop deep disputes expertise rather than rotating through transactional seats. The firm is relatively small, so trainees work closely with partners and are expected to contribute meaningfully to case strategy. The atmosphere is intellectually intense but collegial.
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Method
“Recruits trainees exclusively from its own paralegal pool. Trainee process: application form, drafting exercise, in-tray exercise, and interview. Paralegal process: written exam and interview. Not open to external applicants.”
Tests
Work experience exclusively via the Social Mobility Foundation's Aspiring Professionals Programme. London and Leeds offices host ~10 students per year for one-week placements. Top 75 Social Mobility Employer (third consecutive year).
Applications via socialmobility.org.uk
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