Guernsey

We don’t believe in rigid career ladders or waiting in line for your turn. Your ambition, drive, and curiosity will shape your future. Whether you’re gaining
hands-on experience through a placement, developing specialist expertise, expanding your knowledge, or growing within the business, we’ll give you the tools and support to build a career that excites you.

As an international professional services firm, we offer a range of early career programmes designed to help you explore and grow within our legal and governance services teams. Wherever you start with us, you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that wants to see you succeed, with supportive leaders who invest in your potential.

What do we provide?

Bursary and Work Experience Schemes

Bursary Scheme
(Applications closed – Reopening later this year)

The Bursary Scheme provides a fantastic opportunity for current and future university students to jumpstart their legal career at a leading offshore law firm. Join our award-winning Guernsey team for a chance to gain invaluable insights into diverse legal practices and work with leading global clients. You’ll receive a yearly bursary payment towards your academic fees, four weeks’ paid work experience, and have access to a wealth of supportive resources. The scheme offers not just financial support, but also the potential for a long-term career with us post-graduation.

Work Experience Scheme
(Applications open)

The Work Experience scheme is ideal for Guernsey students wanting to find out more about a career in Law or business services. The scheme is an unpaid, one-week placement that takes place during the summer months, where you’ll gain a wealth of experience rotating through our Legal Practice areas or our business services departments, working collaboratively alongside our award-winning and supportive teams, gaining in depth knowledge and hands-on practical work experience.

For more details, please contact Louis Naftel at [email protected].

Guernsey SQE Trainee Programme
(Applications closed – reopening in summer 2026)

The Guernsey SQE Trainee Programme, starting in September 2025, offers aspiring lawyers the opportunity to qualify as Solicitors in England and Wales. Trainees will gain two years of practical experience across various practice groups while preparing for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE).

The programme includes a competitive reward package, mentorship, SQE preparation course costs, exam fees, and exam/study leave. Upon qualification, trainees can apply for a permanent Associate role.

Applicants need a degree or are graduating in 2025 (preferably tracking towards a 2:1 or higher), strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Applications require a CV and a short personal statement, with support available for an inclusive recruitment process.

For more details, please contact [email protected].

Governance Services Summer Scheme
(Applications closed)

Our Governance Services Summer Scheme is an exceptional opportunity for A-level and university students to gain practical experience in corporate and fiduciary services. This two to four week’s paid internship offers insights into corporate and trust administration, accounting, governance services, and operations. Our clients are prestigious financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals, and we partner with top-tier legal and accountancy firms. Participants will receive mentorship, support, and career advice, with the potential for a future career with us.

For more information, please contact [email protected].