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Become a trainee solicitor Vacation Schemes

Explore your potential by undertaking real legal work, in-person, in our London office, and decide whether we're the right firm for you.

A vacation scheme with us is much more than just work experience. It's an opportunity to discover your potential and kick-start your career in law, taking you straight to the heart of our global firm. Alongside working in a department, you'll be provided with training, skill sessions, and the opportunities to meet a breadth of people from across the firm. You'll also have the chance to network and socialise with colleagues through our socials and events, immersing yourself in our friendly, vibrant culture. 

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.

 

Life of a Vacation Scheme Attendee

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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

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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

Applying to us

During a vacation scheme, you'll be assessed for a training contract commencing in September 2028 or sooner, depending on your eligibility. 

Spring Vacation Scheme
Monday 13 April to Friday 24 April 2026
Applications open: 15 September 2025
Applications close: 11 December 2025 

Summer Vacation Scheme
Monday 15 June to Friday 26 June 2026
Applications open: 15 September 2025
Applications close: 11 December 2025 

There are up to 40 positions available across both schemes. 

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.

 

Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to have, AAB at A-Level and 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). We understand that you may not have received the grade you hoped for due to extenuating or mitigating circumstances. Please detail any relevant information in your application for us to take into consideration. We also use a Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) to enable us to recruit people from different backgrounds and help us understand your achievements in the context in which they were gained.


Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
You should be able to start a training contract in September 2028 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. 
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.

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 2028 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.

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