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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

By Hollie Gould · Updated November 2025
International London

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Insurance & Reinsurance
  • Public Law
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

During their two-year training contracts, we seek to offer trainees exposure to as many of our practice areas as possible so they gain experience of a broad range of work.

  • Starting Salary: £55,000
  • Qualification Rate: London retention rates are consistently high and most trainees are offered and accept associate role
  • Application Deadline: 1 January 2026

SQE Support

Yes, we partner with the University of Law in London, Moorgate.

International Opportunities

Our work is international in nature and so our trainees are exposed to a wide range of cultures and to work in many different jurisdictions.

Mentorship

Each associate is matched with a mentor who takes the time to guide, advise, listen and understand the associate’s experience, aspirations and concerns.

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Notable Matters

Debevoise Advises Guardian in Its Strategic Partnership with Hamilton Lane

Debevoise advised Guardian in forming a strategic partnership with Hamilton Lane.

Private Equity

Debevoise Advises AIG in Its Strategic Investments in Convex and Onex

Assisted AIG in its strategic investments in Convex and Onex.

Investment Management

Debevoise Advises Lexington Partners in the Closing of Lexington Co-Investment Partners VI, a $4.6 Billion Fund

Advised Lexington Partners on closing a $4.6 billion fund.

Private Equity

Debevoise Advises NEP in Connection with 26North’s $700 Million Investment in NEP

Advised NEP on a $700 million investment by 26North.

Investment Management

Debevoise Advises Warner Bros. Discovery in Its Strategic Alternatives Review

Advised Warner Bros. Discovery on its strategic alternatives review.

Corporate

What Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • High academic achievers
  • Leaders
  • Creative thinkers
  • Effective communicators

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Debevoise has long been committed to promoting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity and dignity in the workplace.

  • London Diversity Committee
  • Women’s Resource Group
  • BAME affinity group
  • LGBTQ+ affinity group
  • D&I London Speaker Series

Pro Bono

The firm’s commitment to pro bono work is global, spanning all offices and all levels. The London office invests considerable resources in understanding the needs of the community in which it operates, employing a qualified lawyer as a pro bono manager.

Innovation

Winner in the Innovation in Digitizing Legal Services category at the Financial Times’ 2022 North America Innovative Lawyers Awards.

  • Debevoise Data Portal

Quick Application Angles

  • Apply through the online application form only.
  • Participate in vacation schemes to secure a training contract.
  • Demonstrate leadership and creativity in applications.
  • Highlight any international experience or language skills.
  • Engage with the firm's diversity initiatives.

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