RWK Goodman - True Picture

Firm profile

Established in 1873 RWK Goodman is a progressive UK top 100 Law Firm with the combined expertise of over 500 staff. Their reputation to advise national and international clients has allowed their lawyers to rank highly in their industry’s most well-respected guides to law; the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. As a firm RWK Goodman pride themselves on delivering first class client service, but are only able to do this through nurturing, motivating and developing their people.

The firm are a composite practice known for their commercial, private client, medical negligence and personal injury work. The firm’s lawyers advise individuals and businesses on local, national and international matters. The firm operates in a number of specialist sectors, including retail and leisure, international banking, technology, private wealth, charities, health and social care, sport and racing and bloodstock.

The team are committed to the firm's core values – living these core values is an essential part of working life at RWK Goodman. All employees are valued for their efforts, personality and contribution and they play a major part in the continued success of the firm. The firm is looking for trainees that can bring to life their ability to respond to clients’ needs, demonstrate commercial understanding, build networks with others and contribute to their wider community.

Main areas of work

Private Client
Real Estate
Family
Personal Injury
Clinical Negligence
Residential Property, Farms and Estates
Corporate

Training opportunities

Trainees are provided with a full and comprehensive induction programme including a buddy to support them during their first seat at RWK Goodman. During the training contract trainees will receive support and guidance from supervisors as well as regular meetings with the firm's training principal.

The firm's trainee programme is made up of four seats, each lasting six months, allowing trainees to gain experience in a broad spectrum of legal work. You will work within partner-led teams sharing the workload and getting stuck into client matters. You will also have mid and end of seat reviews to provide clear and constructive feedback. The firm look to retain its trainees as NQs as you are the future of the firm. Many of the current partners and senior lawyers, including the managing partner trained at RWK Goodman.

Vacation scheme

If you would like to be considered for a four-day work placement with RWK Goodman please visit our website to find our work experience application form. Applications can be submitted online and are open until the end of February. If successful, your work placement will be in the spring.

Other benefits

Day off for your Birthday
Pension Perkbox
Medicash
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
And many more!