OUR SPONSORS 2022/23
We are very fortunate to be sponsored by a number of amazing firms and chambers this year at Edward Bramley.
We are extremely grateful to our sponsors who continue to offer excellent career pathways and education for students at the University of Sheffield. Check out their graduate recruitment sites to find out more about their areas of expertise, as well as information on applying for open days, vacation scheme, training contracts, mini pupillage and pupillage.
BROWNE JACOBSON
Browne Jacobson LLP is law firm with offices in Birmingham, Exeter, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Dublin. It offers services across a number of key sectors: public, health, insurance, brands, retail, technology, education, financial services and international. It has over 1000 employees, with over 450 lawyers of which over 150 are partners. The firm works with regional, national and international clients in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
For 2021-22, the firm announced a record turnover of £94m, which reflects growth of 11 per cent.
Social and environmental impact are at the top of the business agenda. At Browne Jacobson, they’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets them apart. They champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how their lawyers improve outcomes for every person, community and business they serve.
Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves. They're working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. And are focusing on well-being and individuality so that all our people can thrive.
All About Law
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CMS
Ranked as a Top 10 Global Law Firm, CMS is located in 40+ countries and 70+ offices worldwide. 4500+ CMS lawyers offer clients business-focused advice tailored to their needs, whether in local markets or across multiple jurisdictions. 'Your World First' is CMS' promise to clients. This means that the firm is client-centric, has world vision and is performance-driven.
Being immersed in the industry sectors their clients operate in is at the heart of what CMS does. Their business is structured according to the industries their clients work in, delivering technically excellent lawyers who talk in their client's language. CMS has deep local expertise in many jurisdictions and major global centres. CMS has a track record of expanding to meet client needs, moving into countries like Turkey and Oman to support infrastructure and energy projects.
DLA PIPER
DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, DLA Piper represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world.
Their lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. DLA Piper have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology.
JONES DAY
Jones Day has a history of more than 125 years and a culture of client service and professionalism based on explicit shared values. These values include providing pro bono legal services, building diversity in our profession, and supporting outreach efforts around the world.
Jones Day has a long history of, and commitment to, pro bono work, public service, and community involvement in all of our locations around the world. Because of that commitment, pro bono and public service matters undertaken by Jones Day are provided the same level of attention and professional dedication that we provide to matters undertaken on behalf of paying clients.
At Jones Day you’ll see lawyers from diverse backgrounds leading client engagements, practice groups, and offices around the world. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and advancing highly qualified diverse lawyers and have set priorities in entry level recruitment, lateral recruitment, development and retention of minority and female lawyers, and diversity mentoring, training and awareness.
REED SMITH
Reed Smith are our Diversity and Inclusions partner.
Reed Smith LLP is a global law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with more than 1,500 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The firm services clients in matters of bankruptcy, insurance, finance, M&A, labor and employment, and more general litigation, across various industries, including entertainment and media, life sciences, shipping and finance, and has been awarded 43 Chambers USA rankings. Chambers UK awards Reed Smith top rankings for shipping, media and entertainment, commodities, and insurance work, and the firm is also ranked in London for its corporate M&A practice and a score of other areas. It is also rated highly for its shipping litigation and climate change work by Chambers Global.
VANTAGE
Vantage is an online platform that connects students interested in a legal career with top legal employers. Unlike any other law careers platform, Vantage allows firms to find specific students based on different criteria such as subject of study, year of graduation or area of interest. When a firm contacts you through Vantage, you know that they're genuinely interested in engaging with you. It's free for students to use.
One of the things that Vantage has to offer to help students is their Wednesday Webinars. To hear about vacation schemes, training contracts, insight days, work experience and much more, sign up now at www.vantageapp.io!
BRIGHT NETWORK
Bright Network help the world’s best companies find the talent they need to grow their businesses faster and give the brightest graduates access to the best possible career opportunities. Their mission is to provide better matchmaking between employers and graduates. By combining rich data, technology and analytics with our knowledge and insights, we create highly targeted and personalised experiences, interactions and opportunities to connect students and their future employers.
Bright network aim to be inclusive and consultative. They strive to help our clients find the amazing talent they need - and to make sure our members discover, and fulfil, their potential. They work with a host of remarkable companies, from the blue chip and established to SMEs and start-ups. Our clients include Dyson, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, PwC, BrewDog, McKinsey & Company, American Express, Teach First, Deloitte, Clifford Chance, M&S, Berenberg and Slaughter and May.
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW
The University of Law is one of the UK's leading professional law schools, with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and excellence in legal learning. Their first-class global connections mean we're uniquely placed to help aspiring lawyers, legal professionals and legal employers of all types achieve their ambitions.
SLAUGHTER AND MAY
Slaughter and May is regarded as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. We advise on high profile and groundbreaking international transactions and have an excellent and varied international client list.
They have a diverse and extensive international practice providing a full range of legal services. Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Commercial and Financing represent our core practice areas. They also have leading practitioners in more specialist areas including Tax, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Real Estate, Pensions and Employment, Financial Regulation, Information Technology and Intellectual Property.
Their expertise covers the full spectrum of industry sectors to service a diverse range of clients from leading private equity boutiques to investment banks; start-up businesses to governments; retailers to entertainment companies; and diversified industrial conglomerates to premier league football clubs.
LINKLATERS
Linklaters provide legal certainty in a changing world. They are a leading global law firm, supporting and investing in the future of our clients wherever they do business. They combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide.
BPP UNIVERSITY
BPP is one of the UK's leading Universities dedicated to business and the professions.
They specialise in accounting and finance, law, health and business and management degrees – combined with a real professional focus that prepares you to impress employers as much as qualify – as well as being more affordable and more flexible.
Whether you study law, accountancy, business or health, you'll find we concentrate as much on getting you the career you want as on your degree. You'll be taught by industry professionals, benefiting from their experience and our excellent links within the professions. Throughout your degree, they'll make sure you have the skills and advice you need to transform your career prospects and land you the job you want.
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is arguably the most prestigious UK-headquartered law firm outside the magic circle. Indeed, its elite litigation and arbitration practice — which includes an in-house advocacy unit staffed by a host of QCs — is one of the best dispute resolution departments on the planet.
WALKER MORRIS
Research shows the growth of Leeds’ legal sector to have outpaced London, Manchester and Birmingham in recent years, recalling the city’s glory days in the pre-financial crisis era. For one of Leeds’ biggest firms, Walker Morris, the continued expansion of the local market has coincided with the implementation of a strategy that has seen it move almost entirely away from commoditised areas such as personal injury towards high-level corporate and commercial work.
A sleek office, which Walker Morris moved into in the summer of 2019, ties in with this strategy. The “delightful” building, found at the heart of Leeds’ business district and “probably the best” in the city, includes “beautiful” communal spaces, swish meeting pods, an in-house Ts&Cs café, and a scenic outside courtyard area — making it a huge improvement on the firm’s “slightly tired” former gaffe.
WHITE & CASE
White & Case LLP is an international white-shoe law firm based in New York City. Founded in 1901, the firm has 46 offices in 31 countries worldwide. White & Case is one of the top ten law firms worldwide in terms of revenue. When you join White & Case in London, you’ll learn from the best legal minds in the world and build friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. Wherever you want to go, this is a great place to start.
THE CORPORATE LAW ACADEMY
The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) is the UK’s largest community for future lawyers. Since 2018, TCLA has helped thousands of aspiring lawyers secure training contracts with leading UK law firms. TCLA are on a mission to empower future lawyers to make more informed decisions about the future. This is the power of their online community. No matter how you are feeling, there are people out there who share your concerns. At TCLA, you are not alone.
CLIFFORD CHANCE
Clifford Chance LLP is an international law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and a member of the "Magic Circle", a group of London-based multinational law firms. It ranks as one of top ten largest law firms in the world measured both by number of lawyers and revenue.
Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. They are proud of their approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, everyone is more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge.
FRESHFIELDS
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is an international law firm headquartered in London. Tracing its roots back to the 18th century, it is among the world's oldest law firms.
They are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both our people and our clients, and this is what makes working with Freshfields unique. This difference is shaped by their three core values. These are what drive their success and are at the heart of how they approach work and relationships.
TRAVERS SMITH
Travers Smith LLP is a corporate law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It advises national and multinational companies in the UK and internationally across the full range of corporate and commercial matters.
Two things define Travers Smith: outstanding client service and its' inclusive, supportive culture.
DENTONS
The world’s largest law firm by headcount, Dentons has grown rapidly over recent years via a series of tie-ups. The most significant for the firm’s UK practice has been the merger with elite four-office Scottish firm Maclay Murray & Spens (MMS), which took place in late 2017. In its latest set of financial results for its offices in the UK, Ireland and Middle East, Denton’s revenue grew by 14% from £229.
CLEARLY GOTTLIEB
Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalising the legal profession. Since 1946 their lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. They support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch.They have a proven track record for serving with innovation. They are fluent in the many languages of local and global business. And we have achieved consistent success in multiple jurisdictions.
COBDEN HOUSE CHAMBERS
Cobden House Chambers are an established set of chambers located in Manchester, within walking distance of the courts and enjoying an excellent reputation on the Northern Circuit for being a friendly and client focused set.
Common law set Cobden House Chambers houses ‘a good depth of skilled barristers’ who are recognised for their strength in personal injury and clinical negligence law and criminal matters.'
BRICK COURT CHAMBERS
Brick Court Chambers is one of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in the UK, having a strong reputation for Commercial, Competition, Public and International/EU law. In addition to providing specialist expertise in each of those areas of law, they are uniquely placed to handle cases involving more than one field. They have over 100 members, including 47 KCs, who practise full-time. They also have links in many common law jurisdictions through distinguished door tenants and academics.