Latham & Watkins LLP

France - Paris Stagiaire Placement

Type: Traineeship

Location: France: Paris

• Programme dates: Placements are available year-round.
• Duration: Three to six months
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Placements are available year-round.

• Who can apply: Applicants with at least a master’s degree in French law.
• Eligibility: French Bar school admission is preferred; fluent English is required.

United Kingdom - Intellectual Property Litigation

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United Kingdom - UK Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Programme dates: Applications are made through the London vacation schemes.
• Duration: Two years
• Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Applications are made through the London vacation schemes.

• Who can apply: Vacation-scheme participants selected for a London training contract.
• Eligibility: The firm recruits London trainees exclusively through its vacation schemes.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE preparation is supported for future trainees, subject to current terms.

United Kingdom - UK First-Year Spring Scheme 2027

Type: Insight Programme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-31
• Programme dates: 30 March–1 April 2027, London.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01; Close 2027-01-31
• Programme: 30 March–1 April 2027, London.

• Who can apply: First-year university students from any degree discipline.
• Eligibility: First-year university students from any degree discipline.
• Academic requirements: The firm normally expects AAB at A level and a 2:1 degree, while considering mitigating circumstances and contextual information.
• Application process: Apply online and complete the online assessment if invited.

Spain - Madrid Summer Clerk Program

Type: Internship

Location: Spain: Madrid

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Programme dates: Two-month summer programme; applications remain open until filled.
• Duration: Two months
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01
• Programme: Two-month summer programme; applications remain open until filled.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year students studying Spanish law.
• Eligibility: Applicants must study or have studied Spanish law.

Singapore - Singapore Summer Program for US Law Students 2028

Type: Summer Associate

Location: Singapore: Singapore

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York
• Application timing: Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme dates: Ten-week Singapore programme in 2028; exact programme dates are not published.
• Duration: Ten weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme: Ten-week Singapore programme in 2028; exact programme dates are not published.

• Who can apply: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited US law schools.
• Eligibility: Applicants should want to practise in Asia long term and have an interest in corporate or finance work.
• Accommodation support: Accommodation is provided.

China - China Summer Internship Program

Type: Internship

Location: China: Beijing

• Programme dates: Two-month summer internship; exact dates and deadline are not announced.
• Duration: Two months
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Two-month summer internship; exact dates and deadline are not announced.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students at recognised Chinese universities.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be studying law at a recognised Chinese university.

Texas 1L and 2L Summer Associate Program 2027-2028

Type: Summer Associate

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York
• Application timing: Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme dates: Ten-week Texas programmes in 2027 and 2028; exact dates are not announced.
• Duration: Ten weeks in each summer
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme: Ten-week Texas programmes in 2027 and 2028; exact dates are not announced.

• Who can apply: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
• Eligibility: Applicants must commit to both summers.
• Funding: The published 2L signing bonus is available, subject to terms.

United Kingdom - Mergers & Acquisitions

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United Kingdom - UK Spring Vacation Scheme 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-06
• Programme dates: 5–16 April 2027, London.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01; Close 2026-12-06
• Programme: 5–16 April 2027, London.

• Who can apply: Students in their second year of university and above.
• Eligibility: Students in their second year of university and above.
• Academic requirements: The firm normally expects AAB at A level and a 2:1 degree, while considering mitigating circumstances and contextual information.
• Application process: Online application, online assessment and, if successful, an assessment day with an interview, written task and presentation.
• Assessments: Online assessment; assessment-day interview, written task and presentation.
• Progression: Successful participants may interview for a London training contract.
• Right to work: Applicants must have permission to work in the UK for the scheme. The firm does not sponsor visas for vacation schemes.

United Kingdom - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Program for US Law Students 2028

Type: Summer Associate

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York
• Application timing: Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme dates: Ten-week Hong Kong programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.
• Duration: Ten weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme: Ten-week Hong Kong programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.

• Who can apply: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
• Eligibility: Interest in corporate or finance work and a long-term career in Asia.
• Funding: Accepted students are eligible for a US$50,000 signing bonus; terms apply.
• Accommodation support: Accommodation is provided.

Spain - Madrid Law Clerk Program

Type: Internship

Location: Spain: Madrid

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Programme dates: Starts in September and continues according to university arrangements.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01
• Programme: Starts in September and continues according to university arrangements.

• Who can apply: Final-year students pursuing a master’s in legal practice.
• Eligibility: Applicants must study or have studied Spanish law.

United Kingdom - Banking

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United States - Emerging Companies Job Simulation

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United States

• Application timing: Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online on demand.
• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: School, university or early-career participants interested in legal work, subject to the programme-specific audience on the official page.
• Eligibility: Open access with no prior legal experience required unless the official programme page states otherwise.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Applications open: 2026-10-01
• Closing date: 2027-02-01
• Programme dates: One three-week scheme in June 2027 and one in July 2027.
• Duration: Three weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2027-02-01
• Programme: One three-week scheme in June 2027 and one in July 2027.

• Who can apply: Candidates interested in a Hong Kong training contract.
• Eligibility: Applicants interested in a Hong Kong training contract.

United Kingdom - Capital Markets

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

US 2L Summer Associate Program 2028

Type: Summer Associate

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York
• Application timing: Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme dates: Ten-week summer programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.
• Duration: Ten weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme: Ten-week summer programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.

• Who can apply: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
• Eligibility: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
• Funding: Accepted students are eligible for a US$50,000 signing bonus; terms apply.

United Kingdom - London Summer Program for US Law Students 2028

Type: Summer Associate

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York
• Application timing: Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme dates: Ten-week London programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.
• Duration: Ten weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 1 November 2026 and close 29 January 2027 at 17:00 ET.
• Programme: Ten-week London programme in 2028; exact dates are not announced.

• Who can apply: Class of 2029 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
• Eligibility: Interest in US-law practice and a long-term London career.
• Funding: Accepted students are eligible for a US$50,000 signing bonus; terms apply.

Belgium - Brussels Six-Month Traineeship

Type: Traineeship

Location: Belgium: Brussels

• Programme dates: European graduates start in March or September; French graduates start in January or July.
• Duration: Six months
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: European graduates start in March or September; French graduates start in January or July.

• Who can apply: Graduates, ideally with postgraduate study in EU Competition Law.
• Eligibility: European and French law graduates interested in EU competition and regulatory work.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Programme dates: Recruitment is through the Hong Kong summer vacation scheme.
• Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Recruitment is through the Hong Kong summer vacation scheme.

• Who can apply: Hong Kong vacation-scheme participants.
• Eligibility: Candidates are considered through the Hong Kong vacation scheme.

Latham Live: Developing Your Elevator Pitch & Preparing for Interviews

Type: Open Day / Event

• Application timing: Registration is available through the official event page; no registration deadline is published.
• Programme dates: 19 November 2026, 12:00–13:00 ET (17:00–18:00 UK time), virtual.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through the official event page; no registration deadline is published.
• Programme: 19 November 2026, 12:00–13:00 ET (17:00–18:00 UK time), virtual.

• Who can apply: Law students and aspiring lawyers.

United Kingdom - Data and Technology Transactions

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United States - Antitrust and Competition Job Simulation

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United States

• Application timing: Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online on demand.
• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: School, university or early-career participants interested in legal work, subject to the programme-specific audience on the official page.
• Eligibility: Open access with no prior legal experience required unless the official programme page states otherwise.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United Kingdom - Restructuring

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

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

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: Students and graduates worldwide.
• Eligibility: Open access; no application or prior work experience is required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

Singapore - Singapore Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Singapore: Singapore

• Applications open: 2026-10-01
• Closing date: 2027-02-01
• Programme dates: Two-week scheme in 2027; exact programme dates are not announced.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2027-02-01
• Programme: Two-week scheme in 2027; exact programme dates are not announced.

• Who can apply: UK law students considering a Singapore training contract.
• Eligibility: UK law students considering a Singapore training contract.

Italy - Milan Paid Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Italy: Milan

• Programme dates: Current paid placement; start date is agreed through recruitment.
• Duration: Three months
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Current paid placement; start date is agreed through recruitment.

• Who can apply: Italian law graduates interested in listed practice areas.
• Eligibility: Italian law degree, ideally at least 100/110, and excellent English.
• Funding: Paid internship.

United Kingdom - Pro Bono Job Simulation

Type: Virtual Experience

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online on demand.
• Duration: 3–4 hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

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

• Who can apply: School, university or early-career participants interested in legal work, subject to the programme-specific audience on the official page.
• Eligibility: Open access with no prior legal experience required unless the official programme page states otherwise.
• Application process: Start the free simulation through the official Forage programme page.
• Funding: Free to complete.

United Kingdom - UK Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-06
• Programme dates: 21 June–2 July 2027, London.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01; Close 2026-12-06
• Programme: 21 June–2 July 2027, London.

• Who can apply: Students in their second year of university and above.
• Eligibility: Students in their second year of university and above.
• Academic requirements: The firm normally expects AAB at A level and a 2:1 degree, while considering mitigating circumstances and contextual information.
• Application process: Online application, online assessment and, if successful, an assessment day with an interview, written task and presentation.
• Assessments: Online assessment; assessment-day interview, written task and presentation.
• Progression: Successful participants may interview for a London training contract.
• Right to work: Applicants must have permission to work in the UK for the scheme. The firm does not sponsor visas for vacation schemes.