We are noted for our commitment to client service and our ability to assist clients with their most complex and demanding legal and business challenges worldwide. We serve many of the world's largest companies, including a significant proportion of the Fortune 100, FTSE 100, DAX and Hang Seng Index companies and more than half of the world's largest banks. We provide legal services in areas such as banking and finance; corporate and securities; litigation and dispute resolution; antitrust and competition; US Supreme Court and appellate matters; employment and benefits; environmental; financial services regulatory & enforcement; government and global trade; intellectual property; real estate; tax; restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency; and wealth management.
We focus on giving our new lawyers one-to-one attention, support and the opportunities you need to succeed in the legal world. Although we are one of the world's largest full-service law firms, our offices are made up of tightly knit teams with cultures that are open and inclusive. That means you get the best of both worlds. Because we are a large and growing firm, you'll find expanding opportunities to serve clients locally and internationally. And you'll find colleagues who are ambitious and hard-working but who also believe in having lives outside work. Our lawyers say the culture is one of the best things about working here.
Don’t forget to cite Bright Network on your Mayer Brown application form, they’re keen to hear from our members.
Live opportunities
Bright Network FESTIVAL 2026 (MORNING ENTRY)
Meet Bank of America, Lloyds Banking Group and Coca-Cola at FESTIVAL this September! 🚀 Apply now to attend the UK’s no.1 graduate careers event for free on 11th September. Don’t miss this stellar opportunity to build your employability skills and network with 80+ world-leading employers. See if you're eligible to attend. **This page is for morning entry to FESTIVAL only. This means you’ll be able to register from 9:30 a.m. and access the venue between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (UK time). Please click here if you prefer afternoon entry.** 🗓️ Date: Friday, 11th September (9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 📍 Location: London, SW1P 3EE (nearest tube station is Westminster) 🤩 What's on: networking, panel talks and sector insight sessions 👋 Employers you'll meet 🤝 Accessibility and inclusivity at FESTIVAL *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK.
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Bright Network FESTIVAL 2026 (AFTERNOON ENTRY)
Meet Bank of America, Lloyds Banking Group and Coca-Cola at FESTIVAL this September! 🚀 Apply now to attend the UK’s no.1 graduate careers event for free on 11th September. Don’t miss this stellar opportunity to build your employability skills and network with 80+ world-leading employers. See if you're eligible to attend. **This page is for afternoon entry to FESTIVAL only. This means you’ll be able to register from 1 p.m. and access the venue between 1 p.m. and 5p.m. (UK time). Please click here if you prefer morning entry.** 🗓️ Date: Friday, 11th September (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) 📍 Location: QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3EE (nearest tube station is Westminster) 🤩 What's on: networking, panel talks and sector insight sessions 👋 Employers you'll meet 🤝 Accessibility and inclusivity at FESTIVAL *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK.
LondonMayer Brown Open Day - London
Applications open 1st SeptemberMayer Brown will be hosting two open days in 2026, for prospective applicants for the spring and summer vacation schemes, as well as those interested in applying for a direct training contract. The open days have been designed to provide a real insight into life at Mayer Brown and the opportunities on offer. As well as meeting some of our partners, associates and trainees, the open day also includes, a commercial exercise, a day in the life of a trainee and a skills session with our graduate recruitment team. You will have the opportunity to network with current trainees and get some insider tips on their experiences with applications, vacation schemes and their route to a training contract at the firm.Open to all undergraduates and graduates, regardless of degree discipline.Dates: 21 October and 17 November.
LondonLondon First Year Insight (Virtual)
Applications open 1st SeptemberDate: 21 April 2027.Mayer Brown will also be hosting a virtual insight event exclusively for first-year law and penultimate year non-law students. It is designed to help you learn about the firm and consider if you might want to apply in the future. The insight event provides a glimpse into life at Mayer Brown by meeting Partners, Associates and the Graduate Recruitment team. You will also get guidance from our trainees on their experiences.Application Deadline: 31 January 2027.
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