Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG is a sector-focused international law firm with more than 1,500 legal professionals and offices in 19 cities across Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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Head office London, United Kingdom

Locations 38 office records

Practice areas 10 listed

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Canada - Summer program in Hamilton

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Hamilton

Applications open: 2026-08-24
Closing date: 2026-09-25 17:00:00 America/Toronto
Application timing: Applications open 24 August 2026 and close 25 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time.
Programme dates: Hamilton Summer Program; interviews are planned for the week of 19 October 2026, with call day on 26 October 2026.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

Applications open 24 August 2026 and close 25 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time.
Programme: Hamilton Summer Program; interviews are planned for the week of 19 October 2026, with call day on 26 October 2026.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Hamilton study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Summer program in Waterloo Region

Type: Internship

Location: Canada

Application timing: The Waterloo Region Summer Program remains a recurring student route. The next application dates have not yet been published on the current official page.
Programme dates: Next Waterloo Region summer programme dates are not yet published.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

The Waterloo Region Summer Program remains a recurring student route. The next application dates have not yet been published on the current official page.
Programme: Next Waterloo Region summer programme dates are not yet published.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Waterloo Region study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Paralegal Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom

Application timing: Applications re-open in February 2027 and the annual recruitment cycle closes in April. Exact opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme dates: Successful applicants begin the Paralegal Apprenticeship in September 2027. The initial programme lasts two years, with the opportunity to progress to the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.
Duration: Programme duration is published with the live apprenticeship vacancy.
Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

Applications re-open in February 2027 and the annual recruitment cycle closes in April. Exact opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme: Successful applicants begin the Paralegal Apprenticeship in September 2027. The initial programme lasts two years, with the opportunity to progress to the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.

Who can apply: School leavers on track for 96 UCAS points
Eligibility: audience: School leavers UCAS: On track for 96 UCAS points
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application Route-specific assessment Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Progression: Recognised paralegal qualification and potential progression within legal services.
Funding: Recognised paralegal qualification funded while employed. qualification: Recognised paralegal qualification funded study: Earn while learning
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Vacation schemes

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, London

Application timing: The current Gowling WLG page specifically states that applications will re-open in October 2026 and the annual cycle closes in November. Exact 2026 opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme dates: Vacation schemes take place in Birmingham and London in summer 2027; exact 2027 scheme dates are not yet published.
Duration: One week
Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

The current Gowling WLG page specifically states that applications will re-open in October 2026 and the annual cycle closes in November. Exact 2026 opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme: Vacation schemes take place in Birmingham and London in summer 2027; exact 2027 scheme dates are not yet published.

Who can apply: University / Graduate
Eligibility: audience: Penultimate-year law students Final-year non-law students Graduates Career changers minimum A levels: No stated minimum A-level requirement minimum degree: No stated minimum degree classification
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application form Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Assessments: Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre
Progression: Vacation-scheme participants are assessed for a training contract.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Summer program in Calgary

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Calgary

Application timing: Calgary participates in both 1L and 2L Summer Student recruitment. Applications are submitted through the viDesktop Law Portal; on-campus interview application deadlines vary by law school and no single firm-wide deadline is published.
Programme dates: Calgary Summer Program; exact next start and end dates are not published on the current firm page.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Calgary participates in both 1L and 2L Summer Student recruitment. Applications are submitted through the viDesktop Law Portal; on-campus interview application deadlines vary by law school and no single firm-wide deadline is published.
Programme: Calgary Summer Program; exact next start and end dates are not published on the current firm page.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Calgary study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - KCL K+ insight day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

Application timing: Participation is through King’s College London K+; Gowling WLG does not publish a separate direct application window for the insight day.
Programme dates: KCL K+ insight day for students interested in a legal career; next event date is not yet published.
Duration: One day
Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

Participation is through King’s College London K+; Gowling WLG does not publish a separate direct application window for the insight day.
Programme: KCL K+ insight day for students interested in a legal career; next event date is not yet published.

Who can apply: School students interested in law from lower socio-economic backgrounds
Eligibility: audience: School students interested in law from lower socio-economic backgrounds location: United Kingdom study stage: School
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application Route-specific assessment Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Progression: Provides early legal-career exposure and supports later applications.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Toronto

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Toronto

Application timing: Toronto articling recruitment follows the Law Society of Ontario Articling Recruitment Procedures. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Toronto offers balanced and intensive articling rotation pathways; exact next programme dates are not published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Toronto articling recruitment follows the Law Society of Ontario Articling Recruitment Procedures. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: Toronto offers balanced and intensive articling rotation pathways; exact next programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Toronto study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Competitive salary, ten paid vacation days, benefits and fitness-plan participation; no numeric salary amount is published on the current page.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Gowling WLG Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship

Type: Scholarship / Bursary

Location: Canada

Application timing: Annual scholarship; the next application window has not yet been published.
Programme dates: Annual $5,000 award for a Canadian JD/LLB student writing on life sciences, society and the law. The next award-cycle dates are not yet published.
Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

Annual scholarship; the next application window has not yet been published.
Programme: Annual $5,000 award for a Canadian JD/LLB student writing on life sciences, society and the law. The next award-cycle dates are not yet published.

Who can apply: Law students enrolled, or due to be enrolled, in a JD/LLB programme at an accredited Canadian law school who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and interested in life sciences law.
Eligibility: Current or upcoming JD/LLB enrolment at an accredited Canadian law school; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; interest in a legal career in the life sciences sector.
Application process: Submit the official application form, a cover letter and the required 1,500-word legal paper when the next annual cycle opens.
Funding: $5,000 annual scholarship. The successful applicant is also invited to participate in Gowling WLG’s annual Life Sciences, Society and the Law Symposium.

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Canada - Summer program in Vancouver

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Vancouver

Application timing: Vancouver Summer Program recruitment follows Vancouver Bar Association guidelines. Applications are submitted through the VI Portal; hiring decisions are made in October. Exact application deadlines are set externally and are not reproduced on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Summer employment begins in early May; exact next start and end dates are not published.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Vancouver Summer Program recruitment follows Vancouver Bar Association guidelines. Applications are submitted through the VI Portal; hiring decisions are made in October. Exact application deadlines are set externally and are not reproduced on the current firm page.
Programme: Summer employment begins in early May; exact next start and end dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Vancouver study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Vancouver

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Vancouver

Application timing: Vancouver articling recruitment follows Vancouver Bar Association guidelines and applications are submitted through the VI Portal. Exact next application deadlines are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: The current firm page lists a 2026/27 articling cohort; exact next programme dates are not published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Vancouver articling recruitment follows Vancouver Bar Association guidelines and applications are submitted through the VI Portal. Exact next application deadlines are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: The current firm page lists a 2026/27 articling cohort; exact next programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Vancouver study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Medical and dental benefits. Gowling WLG pays PLTC tuition fees and salary during PLTC.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Calgary

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Calgary

Application timing: Calgary recruits articling students according to Law Society of Alberta guidelines. The current firm page lists a 2026/27 articling cohort; exact next application dates are not published.
Programme dates: Calgary articling programme; exact next programme dates are not published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Calgary recruits articling students according to Law Society of Alberta guidelines. The current firm page lists a 2026/27 articling cohort; exact next application dates are not published.
Programme: Calgary articling programme; exact next programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Calgary study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Competitive salary plus vacation pay and medical/dental benefits. Gowling WLG Calgary pays the Bar Admission Course (CLPED) tuition fee and salary during the teaching term.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Summer program in Toronto

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Toronto

Application timing: Toronto primarily hires through the 2L Summer Student recruit governed by the Law Society of Ontario. Applications are submitted through the VI Portal; exact next dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Toronto Summer Program; exact next programme dates are not published.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Toronto primarily hires through the 2L Summer Student recruit governed by the Law Society of Ontario. Applications are submitted through the VI Portal; exact next dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: Toronto Summer Program; exact next programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Toronto study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Ottawa

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Ottawa

Application timing: Ottawa articling applications are submitted through the VI Portal as part of the Ottawa articling-student recruitment process. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Ottawa articling includes rotations across Advocacy, Business Law and Intellectual Property; exact next programme dates are not published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Ottawa articling applications are submitted through the VI Portal as part of the Ottawa articling-student recruitment process. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: Ottawa articling includes rotations across Advocacy, Business Law and Intellectual Property; exact next programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Ottawa study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Competitive salary including a signing bonus, medical/dental benefits and two weeks paid vacation. Gowling WLG pays the Licensing Process tuition fee and student membership fees for the CBA and County of Carleton Law Association.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Waterloo Region

Type: Articling

Location: Canada

Application timing: Waterloo Region does not run a separate articling recruitment process; articling positions are normally offered to its summer students. No separate current external application window is published.
Programme dates: Articling route for returning Waterloo Region summer students; exact programme dates are not published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

Waterloo Region does not run a separate articling recruitment process; articling positions are normally offered to its summer students. No separate current external application window is published.
Programme: Articling route for returning Waterloo Region summer students; exact programme dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Waterloo Region study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Summer program in Montréal

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Montréal

Application timing: Montréal recruits students in accordance with applicable law-society and Montréal recruitment criteria, generally two years before they join the firm. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Students begin full-time summer employment after second year or in the summer before Bar School; exact next summer dates are not published.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Montréal recruits students in accordance with applicable law-society and Montréal recruitment criteria, generally two years before they join the firm. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: Students begin full-time summer employment after second year or in the summer before Bar School; exact next summer dates are not published.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: language: Office-specific language requirements apply office: Montréal study stage: Law student
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Summer program in Ottawa

Type: Internship

Location: Canada: Ottawa

Application timing: Ottawa Summer Program applications are submitted through the VI Portal under the Ottawa cooperative summer-student recruitment process. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme dates: Summer employment runs May to August. Ottawa hires mainly second-year law students, plus first-year students with a strong science or engineering background for Intellectual Property.
Duration: Summer term; office-specific duration
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Ottawa Summer Program applications are submitted through the VI Portal under the Ottawa cooperative summer-student recruitment process. Exact next application dates are not published on the current firm page.
Programme: Summer employment runs May to August. Ottawa hires mainly second-year law students, plus first-year students with a strong science or engineering background for Intellectual Property.

Who can apply: Law student
Eligibility: departments: Advocacy Business Law Intellectual Property preferred progression: Plans to remain in Ottawa for articling and practice study stage: Completed second year of law school
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Office or cooperative recruitment interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Undergraduate transcript Law school transcript Office-specific supporting documents ViLaw or office-specified portal where applicable
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: The Canadian offices generally prefer or consider summer students for later articling recruitment.
Funding: Competitive salary plus vacation pay; the current official page does not publish a numeric salary amount.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Real Estate training contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, London

Application timing: The specialist Real Estate Training Contract is a current Gowling WLG route; the next application window is not published on the current official launch page.
Programme dates: First cohort starts in September 2027 in Birmingham and London and completes a two-year programme of four six-month Real Estate seats, qualifying in 2029.
Duration: Two years
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

The specialist Real Estate Training Contract is a current Gowling WLG route; the next application window is not published on the current official launch page.
Programme: First cohort starts in September 2027 in Birmingham and London and completes a two-year programme of four six-month Real Estate seats, qualifying in 2029.

Who can apply: Aspiring solicitors with a strong interest in real estate law
Eligibility: audience: Aspiring solicitors with a strong interest in real estate law location: United Kingdom study stage: Graduate
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application Route-specific assessment Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Progression: Qualification as a solicitor with specialist real estate experience.
Funding: The firm funds required postgraduate legal study for its training-contract routes; exact specialist-route terms should be confirmed in the live vacancy. maintenance grant: Published firm training-contract grant applies subject to route terms PGDL course fees: Paid where required SQE course and exam fees: Paid
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

Application timing: Registrations for the Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series will open in autumn 2026; exact registration dates are not yet published.
Programme dates: The Sector Series returns in October 2026; exact session dates are not yet published.
Duration: Event series
Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

Registrations for the Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series will open in autumn 2026; exact registration dates are not yet published.
Programme: The Sector Series returns in October 2026; exact session dates are not yet published.

Who can apply: Students and aspiring lawyers interested in Gowling WLG’s sectors and careers
Eligibility: audience: Students and aspiring lawyers interested in Gowling WLG’s sectors and careers location: Virtual / United Kingdom study stage: School / University / Graduate
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application Route-specific assessment Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Progression: Supports later vacation-scheme, training-contract and apprenticeship applications.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - PRIME work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, London

Application timing: Students are primarily recruited through the University of Birmingham Routes to the Professions programme and King’s College London K+ programme; a small number of direct-enquiry places may also be available. Next dates are not published.
Programme dates: One week of PRIME work experience in each of the Birmingham and London offices for 10 Year 12 students per location from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Next dates are not published.
Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

Students are primarily recruited through the University of Birmingham Routes to the Professions programme and King’s College London K+ programme; a small number of direct-enquiry places may also be available. Next dates are not published.
Programme: One week of PRIME work experience in each of the Birmingham and London offices for 10 Year 12 students per location from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Next dates are not published.

Who can apply: School students interested in law from lower socio-economic backgrounds
Eligibility: audience: School students interested in law from lower socio-economic backgrounds location: United Kingdom study stage: School
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application Route-specific assessment Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Progression: Provides early legal-career exposure and supports later applications.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Check the official programme page and local work-authorisation requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Black Talent in Law bursary scheme

Type: Scholarship / Bursary

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham

Application timing: Selection is through the University of Birmingham partnership; Gowling WLG does not publish a separate public application window.
Programme dates: Three Black students at Birmingham Law School receive financial contributions during their studies, ongoing mentoring from Gowling WLG lawyers and work-placement opportunities.
Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

Selection is through the University of Birmingham partnership; Gowling WLG does not publish a separate public application window.
Programme: Three Black students at Birmingham Law School receive financial contributions during their studies, ongoing mentoring from Gowling WLG lawyers and work-placement opportunities.

Who can apply: Black students at Birmingham Law School selected through the University of Birmingham partnership.
Funding: Financial contributions to studies in the second and final years, plus ongoing mentoring and work-placement opportunities. The current official firm page does not publish the cash amount.

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Canada - Articling program in Montréal

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Montréal

Application timing: Montréal articling recruitment follows the local student recruitment process; the current official page does not publish exact next application dates.
Programme dates: Successful applicants complete a six-month articling placement after writing their Bar Admission examinations.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

Montréal articling recruitment follows the local student recruitment process; the current official page does not publish exact next application dates.
Programme: Successful applicants complete a six-month articling placement after writing their Bar Admission examinations.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Montréal study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Provincial call to the Bar and potential associate role.
Funding: Not currently published.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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Canada - Articling program in Hamilton

Type: Articling

Location: Canada: Hamilton

Application timing: No current external articling application window is published for Hamilton; future openings will appear on the official student page.
Programme dates: Hamilton articling remains a student qualification route, but no current external intake dates are published.
Duration: Office- and province-specific articling term
Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

No current external articling application window is published for Hamilton; future openings will appear on the official student page.
Programme: Hamilton articling remains a student qualification route, but no current external intake dates are published.

Who can apply: Law graduate
Eligibility: office: Hamilton study stage: Law graduate eligible for the applicable provincial licensing process
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application package Interview Offer according to the applicable recruitment timetable Cover letter Résumé Transcripts Office-specific supporting documents Interview
Assessments: Application review Interview
Progression: Hamilton articling offers are expected to be directed primarily to former Hamilton summer students for this cycle.
Funding: Competitive salary and benefits. Gowling WLG Hamilton pays the Law Society Licensing Process Fee and salary for the two-week period around the Solicitor and Barrister Licensing Examinations.
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Candidates must meet Canadian and provincial work-authorisation and licensing requirements. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom - Training contracts

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, London

Application timing: The current Gowling WLG page specifically states that applications will re-open in October 2026 and the annual cycle closes in November. Exact 2026 opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme dates: Training contracts begin two years after offer, typically in August; the exact intake date for the next recruitment cycle is not yet published.
Duration: Two years
Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

The current Gowling WLG page specifically states that applications will re-open in October 2026 and the annual cycle closes in November. Exact 2026 opening and closing days are not yet published.
Programme: Training contracts begin two years after offer, typically in August; the exact intake date for the next recruitment cycle is not yet published.

Who can apply: Graduate
Eligibility: audience: Graduate location: London / Birmingham study stage: Graduate
Academic requirements: See the official programme page. No unpublished academic threshold has been inferred.
Application process: Application form Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre Apply through the official Gowling WLG route when open. Complete the programme-specific assessment process.
Assessments: Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre
Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and potential newly qualified role.
Funding: PGDL and SQE course fees are funded. Published maintenance grants are £7,000 for London and £5,500 for Birmingham. Birmingham maintenance grant: 5500 London maintenance grant: 7000 PGDL course fees: Paid SQE course and exam fees: Paid
Expenses: Not currently published.
Travel support: Not currently published.
Accommodation support: Not currently published.
Right to work: Applicants should check current Skilled Worker sponsorship and right-to-work wording on the live vacancy before applying. status: route_specific_or_not_published
Disability support: Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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United Kingdom support

UK Visa and Funding

UK qualification funding, maintenance support and published visa-sponsorship or right-to-work information for joining the firm in the United Kingdom.

UK visa sponsorship and right to work

Not confirmed on the firm's official careers site this pass — pages found only address funding for the PGDL/SQE law conversion course, not UK immigration sponsorship.

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Pay and funding

UK training-contract offers include sponsorship for required postgraduate study and maintenance support; current grant amounts are not published on the official page.

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Student scholarships and bursaries

Student support includes the annual C$5,000 Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship and the Black Talent in Law bursary partnership.

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Areas of work