International law firm CMS offers a deep local market understanding with a global perspective, focused on building strong relationships with their clients, their people, their industry sectors, and wider communities. The firm has more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide.
Top three things they look for in graduates
- Commercial awareness
- Enthusiasm/passion for law
- Being a well-rounded individual
Recruitment cycle dates
Applications for their Insight Programme will open on 29 January 2027 and close on 8 February 2027.
Training Contract applications will open 1 October 2026. To apply for a Training Contract at CMS you will need to complete the CMS Academy Programme (Vacation Scheme).
For further information, please visit their website here.
Business Development & Marketing Graduate Programme
The CMS Business Development and Marketing Graduate Programme is a two-year programme learning about and experiencing different areas of the firm and how business development and marketing drives their success and that of their clients. The programme content will give you experiences and help you develop skills that are transferable across global professional services industries. For more information, please visit here.
How to contact them
Please email their Early Talent Acquisition team on – email [email protected]
For more information visit CMS Emerging Talent website.
