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Law Training Contracts & Vacation Schemes 2027

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Vacation schemes

Penultimate and final-year students, graduates
30 open 6 opening soon
Next deadline: 23 Oct
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Training contracts

Final-year students, graduates and career changers
6 open 0 opening soon
Next deadline: 4 Nov
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First-year insight schemes

First-year students (law and non-law)
3 open 3 opening soon
Next deadline: 23 Oct
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Solicitor apprenticeships

School and college leavers
2 open 3 opening soon
Next deadline: 9 Nov
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When law firms recruit

Typical windows from previous cycles. Tap a route to see what's open.

Vacation schemes Usually open Oct – Jan · 30 open now · 6 opening soon
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Closing soon

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Lift Off 2027 Hogan Lovells Cadwalader · Insight programme
Closes in 7 days
Summer Internship 2027 (London) DLA Piper · Vacation scheme
Closes in 7 days
Training Contract September 2028 (London) Pinsent Masons · Training contract
Closes 4 Nov
Summer Vacation Placement 2027 (England) Pinsent Masons · Vacation scheme
Closes 4 Nov

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How we predict →
Vacation Scheme 2027 Walker Morris · Date published
Opens 22 Oct
Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027 Hogan Lovells Cadwalader · Date published
Opens 1 Nov
Spring Vacation Scheme 2027 Macfarlanes · Date published
Opens 2 Nov
First Year Insight Scheme 2027 Macfarlanes · Date published
Opens 2 Nov
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Law FAQs

What is the difference between a vacation scheme and a training contract?

A vacation scheme is a short work-experience placement at a law firm, often used as a route to a training contract. A training contract is the two-year paid training many firms use to qualify solicitors.

When are vacation scheme deadlines?

Winter and spring schemes often close between October and January. Summer schemes usually close by January. Rolling deadlines can close early.

Can non-law students apply?

Yes. Most firms accept final-year non-law students and graduates, who then complete the SQE preparation before starting.

Do I need the SQE before a training contract?

Firms usually sponsor future trainees through SQE preparation before the training contract starts. Check each firm's details.

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