Firm overview
At a glance
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Available routes
How can students join?
Student opportunities
Opportunities
Vacation schemes, training contracts, apprenticeships, insight programmes, work experience and other application routes.
United Kingdom - London Spring Vacation Scheme 2027
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-12-04
- Application timing: Applications are open from 1 October to 4 December 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 5–23 April 2027.
- Places: 30 places
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are open from 1 October to 4 December 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 5–23 April 2027.
- Funding: £518 per week.
United Kingdom - London Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2027-01-01
- Application timing: Applications are open from 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 14 June–2 July 2027.
- Places: 30 places
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are open from 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 14 June–2 July 2027.
- Funding: £518 per week.
United Kingdom - BEGINNINGS 2027
Type: School Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-12-01
- Closing date: 2027-01-18
- Application timing: Applications open 1 December 2026 and close 18 January 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 18-month programme including a paid London placement from 3–5 August 2027.
- Places: 20 places
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 1 December 2026 and close 18 January 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 18-month programme including a paid London placement from 3–5 August 2027.
- Funding: Paid placement with travel and accommodation support.
United Kingdom - London Direct Training Contract 2029
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2027-02-01
- Closing date: 2027-04-02
- Application timing: Applications open 1 February and close 2 April 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: Two-year London training contract; exact start date is not published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 1 February and close 2 April 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme: Two-year London training contract; exact start date is not published.
- Funding: First-year salary £56,000.
United Kingdom - First-Year Insight Programme 2027
Type: Insight Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-10-05
- Closing date: 2027-02-01
- Application timing: Applications are open from 5 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 5–6 May 2027 in London.
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are open from 5 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 5–6 May 2027 in London.
- Funding: Up to £100 in expenses.
United Kingdom support
UK Visa and Funding
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Areas of work
Practice areas
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Offices
Locations
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Career paths
Roles
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Access and inclusion
EDI
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Community and legal access
Pro bono
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Firm research
Firm highlights
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Official firm platforms
Links & Socials
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