As part of Sidley’s ongoing commitment to support the health and wellness of all of our lawyers and staff, the firm offers a range of health benefits, including:
- Private GP service
- Private medical insurance
- In-house counselling service
- Complimentary access to Headspace meditation app
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership subsidy
- Dental insurance
- Income protection
- Ongoing wellness activities as part of the firm’s global “Living Well” programme, including “Mind Gym,” a series of dedicated mental health-related sessions bespoke to the London office
“We understand the importance of choosing the right path for your legal career. At Sidley, we are dedicated to your growth and development. Join us for a collegial environment where your ambitions are supported.”
— Monie Cheung, Graduate Recruitment Advisor
Dominique J. Vletter - Associate, Competition
“Sidley’s culture is warm, open, and meritocratic — as a trainee, you are quickly rewarded with increasingly challenging work if you show that you are eager and ready for it. The firm’s leading global platform, combined with its small trainee intake, meant I was able to work closely with partners and senior associates on front-page matters while still feeling part of a supportive and collegial team.
The training contract also offers the opportunity to take on international secondments, which allowed me to spend three months in Sidley’s Brussels office with the Antitrust and Competition team. This secondment enabled me to gain valuable insight into EU competition law, build closer relationships with my international colleagues, and solidify my decision to qualify as an associate with the Antitrust and Competition team.”
Fraser Tudor - Associate, Tax
“I chose Sidley because the lean team structure means trainees are trusted with real responsibility from the outset, providing handson experience on high-profile matters. With a smaller office and intake size, you quickly get to know colleagues across the firm, fostering a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture. The global nature of our practices, coupled with the international clients we represent, ensures that the training contract offers high-quality work across teams and jurisdictions.
The skills I developed across all four seats have been invaluable in my career as an associate, and the colleagues I trained with continue to be a source of support and guidance. What appealed to me most was the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early on in my career, knowing my work on a wide range of challenging and complex legal issues made a real difference to the matters I was involved in.”