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About:
Sidley is an elite global law firm. With 2,300 lawyers, annual revenue of US$3.4 billion, and experience that spans nearly 160 years, they have established a reputation using Built to Win® legal strategies in successfully representing clients in more than 70 countries on complex transactional, restructuring, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters.
With 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial and financial hubs across the world, our perspective and their reach are truly global. Their lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 80 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.
Their offices are found in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.
Role:
Trainee Associate (Arbitration)
Qualification:
They welcome applicants who have already completed (or are in the process of completing) at least one degree in law. Candidates should demonstrate consistent academic excellence. A proven interest in the field of international arbitration is required, and international arbitration experience in private practice and/or at an arbitral institution is an advantage. Candidates who demonstrate a keen interest, as well as substantial knowledge and/or experience, in the fields of dispute resolution, international trade, and/or public international law are particularly welcome. It is also preferable, although not required, for candidates to be qualified lawyers.
· Undergraduate and/or graduate law degree
· Proven interest in international arbitration
· Bar qualification (preferred)
· Swiss work permit (preferred)
Responsibilities:
Their trainee lawyers gain invaluable experience by working alongside leading arbitration practitioners on complex, multi-faceted disputes. They have the opportunity to put into practice their intellectual, analytical, problem-solving and drafting skills and to integrate fully into counsel teams assigned to particular cases. The work is wide-ranging and includes legal research, the analysis of facts to support legal claims, and meaningful contributions to the preparation of procedural and substantive submissions. Trainees may also be called upon to assist senior lawyers with their arbitrator appointments or to work with the office’s International Trade practice.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their applications here. Please submit the following before 15 January 2026: (i) a cover letter (max. 2 pages), (ii) a curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages, listing 2 references), (iii) transcripts for all university studies, (iv) and a short writing sample.
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