Become a trainee solicitor
Vacation Schemes
Develop your knowledge of our firm through introductions to different areas of law and business services. Immerse yourself in one of our departments and have an unfiltered look at the way people work in a law firm and the impact of client relationships, globally.
Spring Vacation Scheme (two weeks)Monday 31 March to Friday 11 April 2025
Summer Vacation Scheme (two weeks)
Monday 16 June to Friday 27 June 2025
During a vacation scheme, you'll be assessed for a training contract commencing in September 2027 or sooner, depending on your eligibility.
Life of a Vacation Scheme Attendee
It was incredible to have the opportunity to get involved with real-life client work. If I was given a task, people were happy to explain both the context and relevance of the task to the client’s matter which really aided my learning. The vacation scheme provided an excellent insight into the life of a trainee lawyer.
Moona Malik Future Trainee Solicitor
From the very first day, everyone I interacted with was passionate about their area of law and excited to speak to you. The open culture meant I could be myself and really make the most out of my time at the firm.
Julia Swietek Future Trainee Solicitor
If you would like to be considered for a training contract commencing in 2027, you must apply for a 2025 vacation scheme as all vacation scheme participants will be considered for a training contract at the end of the scheme.
Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
Applications open: 19 September 2024
Deadline: 19 December 2024
Spring Vacation Scheme - Monday 31 March to Friday 11 April 2025
Summer Vacation Scheme - Monday 16 June to Friday 27 June 2025
We operate rolling recruitment, which means we screen applications as they are received, rather than after our deadline. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
To apply for a vacation scheme, you need the right to work in the UK and will need to check the conditions of your visa. If you're successful in securing a training contract after a vacation scheme, we will offer reasonable assistance with obtaining the necessary work permits and visas where required.
Entry requirements
Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
You should be able to start a training contract in September 2027 or sooner. At the time of submitting your application, you must:
- be in your penultimate year, final year, or have completed a law degree.
- or be in your final year or have completed non-law degree.
- or be studying or have completed the PgDL.
- or be studying or have completed SQE1 and/or SQE2.
Please note that you must be able to attend the entire Spring or Summer Vacation Scheme to be eligible for this opportunity. To apply to our September 2027 cohort, you must apply to a vacation scheme - there is no direct application for this cohort.
Recruitment process
Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme
Stage 1 - Online application form
Stage 2 - Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking test
Stage 3 - Pre-recorded video interview
Stage 4 - Virtual assessment centre
Go to our employability hub, The Nest, to develop your legal skills and commercial awareness, learn about the recruitment process and what we look for in successful candidates, and general advice on navigating your career in law.