Firm Profiles
Goodwin
Goodwin
An International Law Firm
An International Law Firm
Year 1 Trainee
£55,000
Year 2 Trainee
£60,000
Newly Qualified
£175,000
Goodwin is a global law firm with 17 offices, renowned for its expertise in private equity, life sciences, real estate investment funds, and private funds. The firm is ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2025 for Investment Funds: Real Estate, reflecting its strength in structuring, fundraising, and cross-border capital solutions. London trainees benefit from early responsibility within small teams and have substantial exposure to cross-border mandates.
TC Number
14
Seats
4
Secondments
Yes
Offices
17
Goodwin recruits approximately 14 trainees annually. The training contract comprises four six-month seats in core areas such as Private Investment Funds, Private Equity, Life Sciences, Real Estate, Technology, and Dispute Resolution. While overseas secondments are not part of the programme, trainees often gain international exposure through complex deal work and client immersion opportunities.
Rankings in Chambers
15
Category
International
Goodwin’s London office has secured top-tier recognition across key sectors. The firm was ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2025 for Investment Funds: Real Estate, and Band 2 for Investment Funds: Private Equity. Furthermore, it was named a Leading Secondaries Practice in Secondaries Investor’s 2025 Law Firm Survey, advising on over 100 transactions valued at over $25 billion. Goodwin was also recognised as Law Firm of the Year for Transactions at the 2024 Mergermarket British Private Equity Awards, showcasing its cross-border deal-making leadership.
The Application Process
Vacation Scheme Deadline
TBD
A-Levels Requirements
AAB
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
2:1
Application Writing
Candidates must submit a form detailing their academics, work experience, and responses designed to bring their application to life. Strong, concise, and personalised answers are essential. Candidates must focus on what makes them unique.
Assessment Centre
Interview Stage
Application Writing
Psychometric Testing
Candidates must submit a form detailing their academics, work experience, and responses designed to bring their application to life. Strong, concise, and personalised answers are essential. Candidates must focus on what makes them unique.
This will be held by wo members of Goodwin’s Early Careers recruitment team. This session explores your motivations, background, and competencies, with time at the end for you to ask about life at Goodwin. Preparation around your personal, educational, and career journey is encouraged.
Psychometric Testing
This will be held by wo members of Goodwin’s Early Careers recruitment team. This session explores your motivations, background, and competencies, with time at the end for you to ask about life at Goodwin. Preparation around your personal, educational, and career journey is encouraged.
Interview Stage
Firm Profiles
Goodwin
An International Law Firm
Year 1
Trainee
£55,000
Year 2
Trainee
£60,000
Newly
Qualified
£175,000
Goodwin is a global law firm with 17 offices, renowned for its expertise in private equity, life sciences, real estate investment funds, and private funds. The firm is ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2025 for Investment Funds: Real Estate, reflecting its strength in structuring, fundraising, and cross-border capital solutions. London trainees benefit from early responsibility within small teams and have substantial exposure to cross-border mandates.
TC Number
14
Seats
4
Secondments
Yes
Offices
17
Goodwin recruits approximately 14 trainees annually. The training contract comprises four six-month seats in core areas such as Private Investment Funds, Private Equity, Life Sciences, Real Estate, Technology, and Dispute Resolution. While overseas secondments are not part of the programme, trainees often gain international exposure through complex deal work and client immersion opportunities.
Rankings in Chambers
15
Awards
Category
International
Goodwin’s London office has secured top-tier recognition across key sectors. The firm was ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2025 for Investment Funds: Real Estate, and Band 2 for Investment Funds: Private Equity. Furthermore, it was named a Leading Secondaries Practice in Secondaries Investor’s 2025 Law Firm Survey, advising on over 100 transactions valued at over $25 billion. Goodwin was also recognised as Law Firm of the Year for Transactions at the 2024 Mergermarket British Private Equity Awards, showcasing its cross-border deal-making leadership.
The Vacation Scheme Application Process
Application Writing
Candidates must submit a form detailing their academics, work experience, and responses designed to bring their application to life. Strong, concise, and personalised answers are essential. Candidates must focus on what makes them unique.
Psychometric Testing
This will be held by wo members of Goodwin’s Early Careers recruitment team. This session explores your motivations, background, and competencies, with time at the end for you to ask about life at Goodwin. Preparation around your personal, educational, and career journey is encouraged.
Interview Stage
Assessment Centre
Vacation Scheme Deadline
TBD
AAB
A-Levels Requirements
Degree Requirements
2:1