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Leadership programme - Legal & Business Services pathways

Marhaba

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Overview

 Our Dubai Leadership Programme offers two distinct one‑year pathways, Paralegal and Business Services, each designed to give you meaningful insight into how our firm operates and how our teams support our work across the UAE. Whether you’re drawn to the legal profession or the operational functions that power a leading firm, the programme provides the structure, flexibility and exposure you need to explore your strengths and understand where you can make an impact.

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The programme

You’ll begin with a comprehensive induction & training before progressing into hands‑on experience and shadowing within your chosen stream.

  • In the Paralegal stream, you’ll work alongside lawyers and fellow paralegals on live client deals – gaining exposure to the matters, cases and projects that underpin our legal services.
  • In the Business Services stream, you’ll rotate through core operational functions, such as HR, Finance and Business Development, gaining insight into how these teams collaborate to support the firm’s strategic and day‑to‑day needs.

Across both pathways, you’ll meet our people, observe real work in action, and contribute to key projects and initiatives. We tailor the programme around you, combining on‑the‑job learning with ongoing training, mentoring and structured development reviews. As you progress, we work closely with you to understand your strengths, aspirations and long‑term goals, helping you identify the career path that aligns with your ambitions.

This is a journey shaped around you, in a culture that values individuality and ensures your voice is heard.

What you will experience

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Essential

  • UAE National (Family Book required)
  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
  • Relevant work experience
  • Fluent in English

Desired

  • GPA: 3.0+ preferred
  • Prior legal role or internship experience
  • Strong extracurriculars

Essential

  • UAE National (Family Book required)
  • Bachelor’s degree (relevant to function)
  • Relevant work experience
  • Fluent in English

Desired

  • GPA: 3.0+ preferred
  • Prior business role or internship experience
  • Strong extracurriculars

Summer 2026

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