At Eversheds Sutherland you will work with some of the most innovative and inspiring lawyers in the industry with access to a network of leading advisors based in our offices across the globe. You will receive first class training and international opportunities along with the chance to deal with top quality clients on major deals and transactions.
What will be covered in the trainee program?
Our trainees complete four rotations within the firm and are required to attend the Professional Practice Course run by the Law Society of Ireland. Having four rotations provides our trainees with the opportunity to experience different areas of law so that they can find a practice area that best suits them. Each trainee completes a rotation in two of our core areas: Real Estate, Corporate and Litigation as well as selecting from a number specialist rotations: Employment, Tax, IP, Technology & Data Protection, Banking, Pension, Funds and Construction and Projects.
Will I receive feedback on my work?
We recognize the role regular feedback plays in a trainees journey to growth and development. Regular performance meetings ensure that our trainees are getting the most out of each rotation. Each trainee receives a mid-rotation review and an end - rotation review with their instructing partner. The review meetings provide an open forum for trainees to receive constructive feedback on their performance, strengths, development areas and career prospects.
As a trainee your voice is important to us. The trainee committee organise quarterly meetings which gives trainees the opportunity to share feedback, ideas and suggestions.
Learning and development for traineeships
At Eversheds Sutherland we have designed our comprehensive traineeship program to ensure that you not only have an opportunity to gain an insight into the day to day practices of an international law firm, but also have an opportunity to develop relationships, broaden your network and learn new skills. We support this program though the following dedicated learning and development resources:
- Structured training modules – as well as significant on the job training, our interns at-tend structured, classroom based training modules. These modules cover topics such as writing a research memo, communication skills, presentation skills and much more
- Professional Support Lawyer (PSLs) – our PSLs provide support and practical working knowledge to our interns. They deliver technical training to our interns on areas such as changes to law, practice and precedents
- Knowledge Centre – our research service maintains our knowledge library, and also assists our interns with research queries and training on our online research tools
Trainee benefits & careers fairs
Our Trainee Program not only gives you the opportunity to develop, grow and determine a clearer career path, it also has a number of outstanding benefits including:
Monetary benefits
- Competitive salary (including full payment while attending Blackhall)
- Tax travel saving scheme
- Bike to work
Development
- Dedicated learning and development programme
- PSL Services
- Knowledge centre
- Regular feedback meetings
- Learning on demand
- Further educational assistance (upon qualification)
Leave
- 26 days annual leave
Risk and healthcare
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Health and wellbeing - health checks, flu vaccinations, health seminars
Additional benefits
- CSR committee/inclusion and diversity committee
- Pro bono work
- Social and sport committee
Please keep an eye on this section in August 2026 for more information on future programmes.