BCLP

Real Estate Law

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced virtual legal experience lasting approximately 3–4 hours.
• Duration: 3–4 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme: Self-paced virtual legal experience lasting approximately 3–4 hours.

• Who can apply: School students, university students, graduates and career changers interested in real-estate law.
• Eligibility: Open globally to school students, university students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Register on Forage and complete the self-paced tasks.
• Progression: Builds practical or interview skills for future applications. Completion does not guarantee progression or an interview.
• Disability support: Online self-paced format. Accessibility support is provided through the platform and BCLP recruitment adjustments remain available for later applications.

United States - Kansas City 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate Programme

Type: Summer Associate

Location: United States: Kansas City

• Application timing: Applications for the Kansas City 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate positions will be posted during the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.
• Programme dates: Kansas City summer associate programme for the 2027 1L and 2028 2L cohorts.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications for the Kansas City 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate positions will be posted during the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.
• Programme: Kansas City summer associate programme for the 2027 1L and 2028 2L cohorts.

• Who can apply: 1L / 2L JD student
• Eligibility: Open to eligible 1L and 2L JD students for the Kansas City programme.
• Application process: Submit a résumé, cover letter, writing sample, law-school transcript and undergraduate transcript through the office-specific application when it opens.
• Assessments: Application-document review Office-specific interviews when recruitment reopens
• Progression: Potential entry-level associate offer following successful completion, subject to the future vacancy and programme terms.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the US work-authorisation or sponsorship terms stated in the future office-specific vacancy. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: BCLP provides reasonable adjustments during recruitment. The exact request process should be confirmed when the vacancy reopens.

United Kingdom - Manchester Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Manchester

• Applications open: 2026-10-19
• Closing date: 2027-05-31 11:00:00 UTC
• Application timing: Applications open 19 October 2026 and close 31 May 2027 at 11:00 UTC.
• Programme dates: Training Contract 2028/29.
• Duration: Two years
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 19 October 2026 and close 31 May 2027 at 11:00 UTC.
• Programme: Training Contract 2028/29.
• Application availability is shown on BCLP’s official Manchester and opportunities pages.
• Programme: Two-year Manchester training contract with four six-month seats.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law / final-year non-law / graduate
• Eligibility: Second-year law students, third-year non-law students, graduates and postgraduates from any discipline may apply. Applicants cannot combine a Manchester Training Contract application with a London Vacation Scheme or London Training Contract application in the same cycle.
• Academic requirements: Applications are welcomed from students and graduates of any discipline and university. BCLP no longer has a minimum grades requirement.
• Application process: Online application, strengths-based online test, first-stage interview and assessment centre.
• Assessments: Situational judgement Critical reasoning Verbal reasoning Seven strengths-based interview questions Case study Presentation Final strengths-based interview
• Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and potential associate role.
• Funding: Required PGDL and SQE study is funded. The regional or online maintenance grant is £18,300 per year, with an optional loan of up to £5,000.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the applicable right-to-work requirements. Programme-specific sponsorship information is not published.
• Disability support: Applicants may disclose a disability or long-term health condition at any stage. BCLP will agree suitable adjustments for each recruitment stage. Alternative application formats are available. The form includes an extenuating-circumstances section and BCLP uses the Rare Contextual Recruitment System.

Business Acumen

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme dates: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.
• Duration: 5–6 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: audience: School students, university students, graduates and career changers location: Global online access
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Online application Programme-specific assessment Register on the official virtual-experience platform Complete tasks at your own pace
• Progression: Builds skills for future BCLP and wider legal applications; no automatic progression is promised.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the applicable right-to-work requirements. Programme-specific sponsorship information is not published.
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

Interview Preparation: Own Your Story

Type: Virtual Experience

• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online.
• Duration: 3–4 hours
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Self-paced and available online.

United States - US Summer Associate Program

Type: Summer Associate

Location: United States

• Application timing: The next listings cover 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate positions in Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City and St Louis. Applications will be available through the official student-opportunities page.
• Programme dates: Office-specific programme dates will accompany each listing.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• The next listings cover 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate positions in Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City and St Louis. Applications will be available through the official student-opportunities page.
• Programme: Office-specific programme dates will accompany each listing.

• Who can apply: 1L / 2L JD student
• Eligibility: US law students applying for the office and class year stated in the relevant listing.
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Apply through the relevant listing on BCLP’s official US student-opportunities page.
• Assessments: Application-document review Interview when recruitment opens
• Progression: Potential entry-level associate offer following successful completion, subject to future programme terms.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must have US work authorisation or meet the sponsorship terms stated in the future vacancy. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme dates: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.
• Duration: 5–6 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: application required: false audience: School students, university students, graduates and career changers location: Global online access
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Online application Programme-specific assessment Register on Forage Enrol in the BCLP programme Complete tasks at your own pace
• Progression: Builds practical or interview skills for future applications. Completion does not guarantee progression or an interview.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Not applicable to a global online learning programme. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: Online self-paced format. Accessibility support is provided through the platform and BCLP recruitment adjustments remain available for later applications.

Commercial Disputes & Investigations

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced virtual legal experience lasting approximately 6–7 hours.
• Duration: 6–7 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme: Self-paced virtual legal experience lasting approximately 6–7 hours.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: Open globally to school students, university students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Register on Forage and complete the self-paced tasks.
• Progression: Builds skills for future BCLP and wider legal applications; no automatic progression is promised.
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

US Law 101

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme dates: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.
• Duration: 3–4 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: audience: School students, university students, graduates and career changers location: Global online access
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Online application Programme-specific assessment Register on the official virtual-experience platform Complete tasks at your own pace
• Progression: Builds skills for future BCLP and wider legal applications; no automatic progression is promised.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the applicable right-to-work requirements. Programme-specific sponsorship information is not published.
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

United Kingdom - London Vacation Schemes 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-19
• Closing date: 2027-01-04 12:00:00 UTC
• Application timing: Applications open 19 October 2026 and close at 12:00 UTC on 4 January 2027.
• Programme dates: First London scheme: 30 March–9 April 2027.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 19 October 2026 and close at 12:00 UTC on 4 January 2027.
• Programme: First London scheme: 30 March–9 April 2027.
• Programme: Second London scheme: 12–23 April 2027.

• Eligibility: Applicants who meet BCLP’s published London vacation-scheme eligibility criteria.
• Application process: Apply through the official BCLP London early-careers route.

United States - St. Louis Dual 1L & 2L 2026 and 2027 Summer Program

Type: Summer Associate

Location: United States: St. Louis

• Application timing: Applications are currently open for office-specific 2027 US Summer Associate opportunities. Candidates should use the applicable official office vacancy for current details.
• Programme dates: Office-specific US Summer Associate route remains part of BCLP’s student programme; next application and programme dates are not currently published.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are currently open for office-specific 2027 US Summer Associate opportunities. Candidates should use the applicable official office vacancy for current details.
• Programme: Office-specific US Summer Associate route remains part of BCLP’s student programme; next application and programme dates are not currently published.

• Who can apply: 1L / 2L JD student
• Eligibility: audience: 1L or 2L JD student current application status: Closed office: St. Louis
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Resume Cover letter explaining interest in BCLP, preferred practice areas and city connections Writing sample Law school transcript Undergraduate transcript Office-specific interview and assessment when recruitment opens Join the BCLP US student mailing list while applications are closed When the office-specific vacancy reopens, submit the required PDF documents
• Assessments: Application-document review Office-specific interviews when recruitment reopens
• Progression: Potential entry-level associate offer following successful completion, subject to the future vacancy and programme terms.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the US work-authorisation or sponsorship terms stated in the future office-specific vacancy. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: BCLP provides reasonable adjustments during recruitment. The exact request process should be confirmed when the vacancy reopens.

BCLP Role Match Quiz

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online.
• Duration: 5 minutes
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme: Self-paced and available online.

• Who can apply: Students and aspiring lawyers exploring which BCLP practice area may suit them.
• Eligibility: Open online participation.
• Application process: Take the six-question online quiz to receive a suggested BCLP team match.
• Progression: Career exploration across BCLP practice areas.

Real Estate Finance

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: The free virtual programme is available on demand.
• Programme dates: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.
• Duration: 3–4 hours, self-paced
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• The free virtual programme is available on demand.
• Programme: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: Open-access virtual experience for school students, university students, graduates and career changers.
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Register on Forage, enrol in the BCLP programme and complete the tasks at your own pace.
• Progression: Builds practical or interview skills for future applications. Completion does not guarantee progression or an interview.
• Funding: Free virtual experience programme.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Not applicable to a global online learning programme. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: Online self-paced format. Accessibility support is provided through the platform and BCLP recruitment adjustments remain available for later applications.

Antitrust and Competition

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced virtual legal experience.
• Duration: 6–7 hours, self-paced
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no application deadline.
• Programme: Self-paced virtual legal experience.

• Who can apply: School / University / Graduate
• Eligibility: Open globally to school students, university students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Register on Forage and complete the self-paced tasks.
• Progression: Builds skills for future BCLP and wider legal applications; no automatic progression is promised.
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

UK Law 101

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme dates: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.
• Duration: Four to five hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand; there is no fixed application window.
• Programme: Available on demand; no fixed programme dates.

• Who can apply: Students, graduates and career changers interested in commercial law.
• Eligibility: Open online with no grade requirement or prior legal experience.
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Register on Forage, complete the self-paced tasks and receive a certificate.
• Progression: Builds skills for future BCLP and wider legal applications; no automatic progression is promised.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the applicable right-to-work requirements. Programme-specific sponsorship information is not published.
• Disability support: BCLP offers reasonable adjustments at every recruitment stage. Alternative formats and confidential support are available through Legal Recruitment.

United Kingdom - Financial Services Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: BCLP states the next UK recruitment season opens in September 2026. Exact opening and closing dates for this specialist Training Contract route are not yet published.
• Programme dates: This specialist Training Contract remains a current BCLP pathway; exact future intake dates for the next recruitment cycle are not yet published.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: The official FAQ publishes 20 London vacancies overall but does not split them by general, Real Estate and Financial Services path
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• BCLP states the next UK recruitment season opens in September 2026. Exact opening and closing dates for this specialist Training Contract route are not yet published.
• Programme: This specialist Training Contract remains a current BCLP pathway; exact future intake dates for the next recruitment cycle are not yet published.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law / final-year non-law / graduate
• Eligibility: degree discipline: Any discipline minimum grades: No minimum grades requirement training contract stage: At least penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree, graduate or equivalent eligible applicant university: Any university
• Academic requirements: Applications are welcomed from students and graduates of any discipline and university. BCLP no longer has a minimum grades requirement.
• Application process: Online application form with motivation, skills, commercial-awareness and resilience questions Untimed bespoke strengths-based online test; approximately 45 minutes suggested First-stage strengths-based interview with two associates; approximately 30–40 minutes Assessment centre, normally 09:30–15:00 Case study preparation 15-minute presentation and questions 45-minute final strengths-based interview with two partners Online application form BCLP strengths-based online test First-stage interview with two associates Assessment centre
• Assessments: Situational judgement Critical reasoning Verbal reasoning Seven strengths-based interview questions Case study Presentation Final strengths-based interview
• Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and consideration for a newly qualified role. The general, Real Estate and Financial Services paths are recorded separately.
• Funding: BCLP fully funds required PGDL and SQE study. Published maintenance grants are £20,300 per year in London and £18,300 per year for regional or online study. An optional maintenance loan of up to £5,000 is available. currency: GBP London maintenance grant per year: 20300 optional maintenance loan up to: 5000 PGDL fees: Fully funded where required regional or online maintenance grant per year: 18300 SQE fees: Fully funded
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the applicable right-to-work requirements. Programme-specific sponsorship information is not published.
• Disability support: Applicants may disclose a disability or long-term health condition at any stage. BCLP will agree suitable adjustments for each recruitment stage. Alternative application formats are available. The form includes an extenuating-circumstances section and BCLP uses the Rare Contextual Recruitment System.

Interview Success

Type: Virtual Experience

• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online.
• Duration: 4–5 hours
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Self-paced and available online.

United States - Denver Dual 1L & 2L 2026 and 2027 Summer Program

Type: Summer Associate

Location: United States: Denver

• Application timing: Applications are currently open for office-specific 2027 US Summer Associate opportunities. Candidates should use the applicable official office vacancy for current details.
• Programme dates: Office-specific US Summer Associate route remains part of BCLP’s student programme; next application and programme dates are not currently published.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are currently open for office-specific 2027 US Summer Associate opportunities. Candidates should use the applicable official office vacancy for current details.
• Programme: Office-specific US Summer Associate route remains part of BCLP’s student programme; next application and programme dates are not currently published.

• Who can apply: 1L / 2L JD student
• Eligibility: audience: 1L or 2L JD student current application status: Closed office: Denver
• Academic requirements: BCLP welcomes applicants from any discipline and university and no longer applies a minimum grades requirement to its UK training routes.
• Application process: Resume Cover letter explaining interest in BCLP, preferred practice areas and city connections Writing sample Law school transcript Undergraduate transcript Office-specific interview and assessment when recruitment opens Join the BCLP US student mailing list while applications are closed When the office-specific vacancy reopens, submit the required PDF documents
• Assessments: Application-document review Office-specific interviews when recruitment reopens
• Progression: Potential entry-level associate offer following successful completion, subject to the future vacancy and programme terms.
• Funding: Not currently published.
• Expenses: Not currently published.
• Travel support: Not currently published.
• Accommodation support: Not currently published.
• Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the US work-authorisation or sponsorship terms stated in the future office-specific vacancy. status: route_specific_or_not_published
• Disability support: BCLP provides reasonable adjustments during recruitment. The exact request process should be confirmed when the vacancy reopens.

France - Paris Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: France: Paris

• Application timing: No separate public application dates are published; assessment is linked to the London and Paris placement pathway.
• Programme dates: Paris Training Contracts have annual January or June start patterns; the next exact intake date is not currently published.
• Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

• No separate public application dates are published; assessment is linked to the London and Paris placement pathway.
• Programme: Paris Training Contracts have annual January or June start patterns; the next exact intake date is not currently published.

• Who can apply: Students on the Queen Mary University of London / Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne double degree in English and French Law who progress through the BCLP London and Paris placement pathway.
• Eligibility: Linked to the Queen Mary / Paris 1 double-degree pathway and assessment following the Paris summer placement.
• Application process: No separate public direct-application window is published. Students can be assessed for the Paris Training Contract toward the end of the Paris summer placement.
• Progression: Qualifies into the Paris office as an avocat in France, with potential Paris or international newly-qualified opportunities.

United Kingdom - London Direct Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-19
• Closing date: 2027-05-31 11:00:00 UTC
• Application timing: Applications open 19 October 2026 and close at 11:00 UTC on 31 May 2027.
• Programme dates: London Direct Training Contract intake in 2028 or 2029.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 19 October 2026 and close at 11:00 UTC on 31 May 2027.
• Programme: London Direct Training Contract intake in 2028 or 2029.

• Application process: Online application, strengths-based online assessment, first-stage interview and assessment centre.