Join to apply for the 2026 Pupillage Programme role at Walkers
Rolling application for a March or September 2026 start date
Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate, and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants, and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, and Jersey. Walkers treats everyone as intelligent grown‑ups, trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – the breadth of Walkers people from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions, and cultures helps us mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.
Overview of Role
Our Pupillage Programme is a comprehensive, structured training programme for qualified Bermudians and PRC holders. Work‑based learning is a critical element for trainee lawyers. The programme will provide you with the solid foundation needed for a successful career in law, emphasizing training, development, and support. Through a carefully designed and fully rounded training process, you will gain exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines while receiving closely supervised, practical training.
What You’ll Do
As a pupil, you immediately become part of our global team. You will be actively engaged in industry‑leading transactions, collaborating with colleagues from various offices and specialised practice areas. Over 12 months you will learn from established experts as you rotate throughout the business, working on a broad range of legal matters in our Corporate, Finance, Funds, FinTech, Insurance, Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and Regulatory practices. Partners, senior counsel, and associates with breadth of experience in these areas will help you enhance skills and further develop your legal understanding. You will have a dedicated supervisor and a partner mentor throughout the programme.
Who We’re Looking For
Are you a Bermudian or PRC holder with a law degree and a demonstrated record of academic achievement who is commercially aware, committed to a career in law at Walkers, and will embrace our high‑achieving, inclusive, and supportive culture? If so, we would like to hear from you. Pupillage contracts are offered to qualified Bermudians or PRC holders with consistent outstanding academic achievements, including a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent) Bachelors of Law or Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Law from a Commonwealth institution and at least a Pass grade in the Solicitors Qualification Exam, the Legal Practice Course, or the Bar Practice Course.
Checklist of Documents to Submit with Application
* Current curriculum vitae setting out your education, work experience, and any other extra‑curricular achievements
* A cover letter explaining why you are interested in a career as an attorney and why you chose Walkers Bermuda
* Copies of all diplomas/certificates referenced in the completed application form
* Transcripts from High School, University, and Law Qualification provider
* Proof of Bermudian citizenship* or PRC
o In order to show proof of Bermudian citizenship or PRC, only the following will be accepted:
+ A stamp in your passport confirming you are Bermudian or that you have Bermudian status
+ A letter from Immigration acknowledging your right to be Bermudian or the continuation of your right to be Bermudian
+ A Grant of Bermudian Status certificate from Immigration
Contact
Please send an email to humanresourcesbm@walkersglobal.com for more information regarding this programme.
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