Addleshaw Goddard

About Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading international full-service commercial law firm, advising clients in over 100 countries for 250 years. Renowned for innovative legal solutions and high-quality outcomes, the firm offers comprehensive services across Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Real Estate and Tech. With a forward-thinking approach and cutting-edge technology, Addleshaw Goddard delivers real impact for over 5,000 clients, including over 300 companies listed on the stock markets of 10 countries, including over half of the FTSE 100.

The firm’s vibrant culture is built on a ‘uniquely AG’ approach - excellence through collaboration and integrity. Diversity and inclusion are central, fostering a wide range of perspectives and driving exceptional legal services. Recognised as a Top 5 employer in the Social Mobility Index 2025, Addleshaw Goddard is committed to creating opportunities for talent from all backgrounds, actively engaging in community and sustainability initiatives.

AG Opportunities

Training and development are core to the Addleshaw Goddard experience, with extensive programmes supporting all career stages, from apprenticeships and graduate schemes to ongoing professional development. The firm ensures its people have the knowledge, skills, and commercial expertise to excel in legal and business services, promoting continuous learning and advancement.

For aspiring legal professionals, Addleshaw Goddard offers paralegal and solicitor apprenticeships. Both opportunities are based in the Transaction Services Team (TST), providing high-quality legal support and innovative client solutions, with the solicitor apprentices joining the firm’s trainee solicitor cohort for the final 2-years of their programme. These structured programmes offer practical experience, tailored training, and mentorship, supporting progression from paralegal roles to solicitor qualification.

Addleshaw Goddard are proud to have recruited over 50 legal apprentices since 2013, highlighting commitment to broadening access to the legal profession and establishing a quality training programme for aspiring lawyers.