Teacher Stern

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Banking & Finance
• Commercial Contracts
• Construction & Engineering
• Corporate & M&A
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Immigration
• Private Client & Wealth
• Real Estate
• Sports Law
• Tax

Geographic Focus: UK

Training Contract

Over the two years you will spend six months in each of our three main departments: Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Corporate & Commercial.

• Application Deadline: 16 February 2026

SQE Support

LPC or SQE funding assistance

Mentorship

Support and training from your supervisor will always be available, and you will also have support from, and access to, each member of your department and practice team.

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What Teacher Stern Looks For

Key Competencies

• commitment
• drive
• common sense
• pragmatism
• ability to take on responsibility
• friendly and approachable

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Teacher Stern opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and actively values diversity.

• SRA diversity questionnaire statistics
• Single Homeless Project
• ReachOut
• Grief Encounter
• London Legal Walk

Pro Bono

Every year members of the firm take part in the London Legal Walk, a 10k event that raises funds to support free legal advice charities in London and the South East.

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

• Apply for the Vacation Scheme Programme to increase your chances of securing a training contract.
• Demonstrate a strong academic background (a 2.1 degree or above).
• Showcase any high achievements in other facets of life such as sports or hobbies.
• Highlight your ability to build and maintain excellent working and collegiate relationships.
• Express your interest in working in a friendly and team-oriented culture.