Graduate
Schemes
Wherever you join us – in IT, BD & Marketing, HR or Innovation you will find yourself working within a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Graduate Schemes
Addleshaw Goddard's Business Services and Innovation team are an exciting place to begin and shape your career as a graduate. All teams work closely with each other and with the four core legal groups, playing an integral role in the delivery of a premium service to our clients.
In addition to our Innovation Graduate Scheme, we have also launched graduate schemes in our Business Services group. If you are interested in a HR, IT or BD & Marketing graduate scheme, please apply using the links below.
INNOVATION
Innovation is part of our DNA and our passion is driven by our clients. We're proud to be listed as one of the most innovative Law firms in Europe.
The 2-year Innovation Graduate Scheme focuses on equipping you with the skills needed to lead innovation in a rapidly changing legal industry. Through the Scheme, you will develop problem-solving skills, learn new technologies as well as gaining experience from client engagements. You will rotate within our specialist Innovation Group teams which include AG Consulting, Innovation and Legal Technology, Managed Legal Services and Research and Knowledge Services. Working on a diverse range of projects, you will directly contribute and add value while gaining broad exposure to how innovation drives change across the legal industry.
Key Information
Applications open: 16th December 2024
Applications close: 31st January 2025
Intake: 30th June 2025
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds & Manchester
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Undergraduate Degree (in any discipline)
PLACEMENT SCHEME
Intake: 7th April - 11th April 2025
Location: Manchester office (and potentially in our Leeds office, dependent on candidate numbers in these locations)
Salary: Paid one week placement
HR
Are you looking to start a career in HR?
Join us as a HR Graduate on our two-year programme where you will get to experience various seat rotations and gain exposure of the full life cycle of HR activities at AG (ranging from HR Operations through to Business Partnering and Advisory). You will also have the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 CIPD qualification partway through the graduate scheme, funded by AG.
Key Information
Applications closed
Intake: TBC
Location: Leeds or Manchester
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Undergraduate Degree (in any discipline)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
Are you passionate about marketing, sales or communications?
Our Marketing & Business Development team is the perfect place for anyone who wants to make an impact in these areas. As part of this award-winning department you'll work to support the firm's strategy and help drive profitable revenue growth. You'll have the opportunity to deliver our imaginative and impactful services and brand proposition to a range of industry sectors - all while being part of a dynamic, innovative and close-working team.
Key Information
Applications closed
Intake: TBC
Location: Leeds or Manchester
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Undergraduate Degree (in any discipline)
IT
Are you interested in specialising as an IT Developer?
The team are instrumental in supporting Addleshaw Goddard's business strategy for the delivery of innovative new legal services, providing AG with a critical competitive advantage over other more conventional law firm technologies and business models.
Join us as an IT Graduate on our two-year programme where you will get to experience the world of software development functions, and become a specialised IT Software Developer, assisting the team with the design and developing innovative, high quality IT bespoke solutions in line with industry best practice.
Are you interested in specialising in Cyber Security?
The cyber security and info sec team are instrumental in protecting and providing integrity of data for Addleshaw Goddard and its clients by ensuring our confidential and commercially sensitive data are secure and not at risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks.
This two-year scheme will provide the successful graduate with exposure to both our Info Sec and Cyber Security team, allowing them to choose a specialism in either field for the final year.
Key Information
Applications closed
Intake: TBC
Location: Leeds or Manchester
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Undergraduate Degree (IT related field)
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR INNOVATION GRADUATE SCHEME 2025 ARE NOW OPEN
WHY JOIN THE INNOVATION GRADUATE SCHEME?
This is the fourth year of our successful Innovation Graduate Scheme which has seen a diverse pool of Innovation Graduates go through the schemes, who are now based in our Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
Our appetite to learn as a team sees us partnering with technology providers, universities and law schools. We expect all our team members to collaborate with the organisations, such as hackathons and other initiatives to stimulate creative ideas with the single objective of bringing more imagination and more impact to the delivery of solutions and services for our clients.
Establishing an award-winning team early in this space has afforded us the opportunity to be a leader in legal innovation, building a clear career path for you as graduates and nurture your talent to reach your full potential.
INNOVATION PLACEMENT SCHEME
As part of our recruitment process for the Innovation Graduate Scheme, we offer a paid Placement Scheme which provides a unique insight into our Innovation Group and the chance to demonstrate your skills in a dynamic, real-world setting.
The one-week scheme will be held in our Manchester office (and potentially in our Leeds office, dependent on candidate numbers in these locations). It's designed to give you an insider's view of what it's like working within our Innovation Group, providing the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and how well you align with our team.
Why the Placement Scheme Matters
Participation in the Placement Scheme is highly valued, offering you a unique opportunity to engage with our team. A number of Innovation Graduate Scheme places will be offered to successful candidates upon the completion of the Placement Scheme.
Alternative Assessment Centre
We understand that some candidates may be unable to participate in the Placement Scheme due to extenuating circumstances. In these cases, we still encourage you to apply for the Innovation Graduate Scheme. We offer an alternative assessment centre providing an opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the Innovation Graduate Scheme. Please note that the number of roles available via the alternative assessment centre route will depend on the selection outcome of the Placement Scheme.
We are committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunities throughout the selection process, ensuring all talented individuals have the chance to build a successful career at Addleshaw Goddard.
MEET OUR PEOPLE
The best advocates of our Early Career Programmes are the people who work here. See what they have to say about the Innovation Graduate Scheme.
Key skills we are looking for during the application process:
- Attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Career motivation
- Team work
- Analytical skills
- Decision making
- Knowledge of Addleshaw Goddard
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Form
Candidates who wish to apply to us must complete the relevant online application form.
Pre Assessment Centre Test
Innovation Graduate Scheme only:
Candidates will be required to complete one exercise prior to the assessment centre.
Assessment Centre
Successful applicants will be invited to our Manchester office for further assessments and to meet us in person.
Placement Scheme
Innovation Graduate Scheme only:
We will be hosting our placement scheme in the Manchester office between:
7th April 2025 - 11th April 2025
Why join Addleshaw Goddard?
Want to join an international law firm with a supporting and nurturing environment where you'll be contributing to major projects from day one? It's time to find out why Addleshaw Goddard is the right next step for you.