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Mishcon de Reya

Mishcon de Reya is an independent international law firm employing more than 1,400 people, including more than 650 lawyers.

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Head office London, United Kingdom
Locations 12 office records
Practice areas 12 listed

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Student opportunities

Opportunities

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United Kingdom - London Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

  • Programme dates: Two-year Training Contract; exact start date and intake year depend on the Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Two-year Training Contract; exact start date and intake year depend on the Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Who can apply: Vacation Scheme participants
  • Eligibility: direct application: false law and non law: true mature students and career changers: true vacation scheme required: true
  • Academic requirements: Candidates must first secure and complete the relevant Vacation Scheme. Typical academic indicators are a 2:1 degree and ABB at A Level, with flexibility and mitigating circumstances considered.
  • Application process: Vacation Scheme application Untimed Bright Apply interview Assessment day Vacation Scheme Final Training Contract assessment Offer Apply for the relevant Vacation Scheme Bright Apply interview Assessment day Complete the Vacation Scheme Final-stage group exercise and pre-set tasks Training Contract decision
  • Assessments: Bright Apply interview Untimed Situational Judgement Test Assessment Day case-study presentation Strengths-based and scenario-based interview Written assessments Observed scheme performance Final group exercise and pre-set tasks
  • Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and potential NQ role.
  • Funding: Full LPC and SQE funding is provided, together with a £10,000 maintenance grant. Payments are not made retrospectively for courses already started or completed when the offer is made. first year trainee salary: 52500 lpc funded: true maintenance grant: 10000 nq salary: 110000 provider: University of Law second year trainee salary: 57500 sqe funded: true
  • Right to work: Any offer is conditional on UK right to work. Training Contract sponsorship may be considered case by case following a Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Disability support: Alternative recruitment arrangements are available where the standard process is inaccessible.
View United Kingdom - London Training Contract official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Undergraduate Open Day (Virtual) 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

  • Application timing: Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 23:59.
  • Programme dates: 4 November 2026, virtual.
  • Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 23:59.
  • Programme: 4 November 2026, virtual.
  • Who can apply: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond, including graduates.
  • Eligibility: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond, including graduates.
View United Kingdom - Undergraduate Open Day (Virtual) 2026 official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Disability Open Day (Virtual) 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

  • Application timing: Applications close on 21 October 2026.
  • Programme dates: 11 November 2026, virtual.
  • Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications close on 21 October 2026.
  • Programme: 11 November 2026, virtual.
  • Who can apply: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond, including graduates. First-year undergraduates are not eligible.
  • Eligibility: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond, including graduates. First-year undergraduates are not eligible.
View United Kingdom - Disability Open Day (Virtual) 2026 official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Cambridge Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Cambridge

  • Programme dates: Two-year Training Contract; exact start date and intake year depend on the Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Two-year Training Contract; exact start date and intake year depend on the Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Who can apply: Cambridge Vacation Scheme participants
  • Eligibility: direct application: false law and non law: true mature students and career changers: true vacation scheme required: true
  • Academic requirements: Candidates must first secure and complete the relevant Vacation Scheme. Typical academic indicators are a 2:1 degree and ABB at A Level, with flexibility and mitigating circumstances considered.
  • Application process: Vacation Scheme application Untimed Bright Apply interview Assessment day Vacation Scheme Final Training Contract assessment Offer Apply for the relevant Vacation Scheme Bright Apply interview Assessment day Complete the Vacation Scheme Final-stage group exercise and pre-set tasks Training Contract decision
  • Assessments: Bright Apply interview Untimed Situational Judgement Test Assessment Day case-study presentation Strengths-based and scenario-based interview Written assessments Observed scheme performance Final group exercise and pre-set tasks
  • Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and potential NQ role.
  • Funding: Full LPC and SQE funding is provided, together with a £10,000 maintenance grant. Payments are not made retrospectively for courses already started or completed when the offer is made. first year trainee salary: 52500 lpc funded: true maintenance grant: 10000 nq salary: 110000 provider: University of Law second year trainee salary: 57500 sqe funded: true
  • Right to work: Any offer is conditional on UK right to work. Training Contract sponsorship may be considered case by case following a Vacation Scheme offer.
  • Disability support: Alternative recruitment arrangements are available where the standard process is inaccessible.
View United Kingdom - Cambridge Training Contract official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Disability Open Day 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

  • Application timing: Applications close 16 October 2026.
  • Programme dates: 6 November 2026, Mishcon de Reya London office.
  • Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications close 16 October 2026.
  • Programme: 6 November 2026, Mishcon de Reya London office.
  • Who can apply: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond. First-year undergraduates are not eligible.
  • Eligibility: For candidates in the penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree or beyond. First-year undergraduates are not eligible.
View United Kingdom - Disability Open Day 2026 official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom support

UK Visa and Funding

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Areas of work

Practice areas

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Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes, investigations and arbitration.

Private Wealth and Tax

Private client, tax, trusts and succession.

Real Estate

Commercial and residential property.

Corporate

Corporate transactions and strategic advice.

Employment

Employment and partnership law.

Innovation and Technology

Technology, data and innovation economy work.

Intellectual Property

IP protection, transactions and disputes.

Family

Domestic and international family law.

Finance and Banking

Finance, banking and financial disputes.

Competition

Competition, regulatory and market matters.

Immigration

Business and private immigration.

Politics and Law

Public law, politics, advocacy and judicial review.

Offices

Locations

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Career paths

Roles

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Trainee Solicitor

Two-year training contract, ~30 seats/year

Business Services

Professional support roles

Access and inclusion

EDI

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Community and legal access

Pro bono

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