Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Corporate & M&A
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Employment
- Commercial Contracts
- Technology & Digital
- Intellectual Property
- Data Protection & Privacy
Geographic Focus: Global
Training Contract
Trainees receive comprehensive training and are encouraged to develop skills within the office environment and in their relationships with clients.
- Starting Salary: £50,000
- Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
SQE Support
We also fund course fees for successful applicants for approved LPC and SQE courses.
Mentorship
Mentorship continues throughout the attorney’s tenure with Faegre Drinker, with a mentor assigned during each new associate's first year.
Notable Matters
Advised St. Ambrose University on a strategic transaction to combine with Mount Mercy University.
Corporate, Education
Secured a court order compelling arbitration in a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against client Tetra Tech.
ERISA Litigation
Joseph O’Keefe joins as a partner in the labor and employment group, enhancing capabilities in complex disputes.
Labor & Employment
What Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Looks For
Key Competencies
- Intelligent
- Entrepreneurial
- Strong motivation to succeed
- Good all-round ability
- Ambition
- Sense of humour
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Gold-standard well-being program
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Pro Bono
Pro bono is part of who we are and what we do at Faegre Drinker, every day. Since 2015, we have devoted more than 230,000 hours to pro bono work.
Innovation
Quick Application Angles
- Highlight your commitment to excellence and integrity.
- Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Showcase your entrepreneurial spirit and ambition.
- Emphasize a strong academic record with a 2:1 degree or better.
- Express your interest in developing a sophisticated legal practice.
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