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Covington & Burling LLP

By Hollie Gould · Updated November 2025
London International

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Fraud & Investigations
  • Corporate & M&A
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Technology & Digital
  • White Collar Crime

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

Covington offers a structured training program with opportunities to work directly with partners on larger cases and cutting-edge transactions.

  • Starting Salary: £60,000
  • Application Deadline: 16 January 2026

Mentorship

Mentoring is integral to Covington's culture, with new associates assigned a mentor to help with their integration and career guidance.

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Notable Matters

Covington Represents Quantum Leap in Investment from Carlyle

Covington represented Quantum Leap in securing investment from Carlyle.

Corporate

Covington Represents BMS in its Acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics

Covington advised BMS on its acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics.

Corporate

Covington Guides U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Corporation In Historic Partnership

Covington guided U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Corporation in forming a historic partnership.

Corporate

Patent Litigation Team Named ALM Litigators of the Week

Covington's patent litigation team was recognized as ALM Litigators of the Week.

Litigation and Investigations

Covington Named IJGlobal Middle East & North Africa Legal Advisor of the Year

Covington was recognized as the IJGlobal Middle East & North Africa Legal Advisor of the Year.

Corporate

What Covington & Burling LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • Ability
  • Integrity
  • Initiative

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Covington remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm.

  • Mansfield 2023–24 Certification Plus
  • Seramount's Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity

Pro Bono

Covington has a longstanding commitment to public service, providing over 234,000 pro bono hours in 2023.

Innovation

Covington helps clients navigate issues at the intersection of law and policy, providing innovative solutions for complex business problems.

  • Artificial Intelligence Toolkit

Quick Application Angles

  • Highlight experiences that demonstrate ability, integrity, and initiative.
  • Emphasize any experience with complex legal matters or public service.
  • Showcase any international experience or understanding of global markets.
  • Demonstrate a collaborative mindset and ability to work in team-based environments.
  • Express interest in developing expertise in emerging industries and new areas of law.

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