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Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm offering UK student and graduate routes including vacation schemes, training contracts, apprenticeships and virtual work experience.
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United Kingdom - London Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-10-30
- Application timing: Applications are open from 1 October to 30 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: Two-year Training Contract; exact next intake start date is not published on the programme page.
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are open from 1 October to 30 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: Two-year Training Contract; exact next intake start date is not published on the programme page.
United States - Summer Associate Programme
Type: Summer Associate
- Applications open: 2026-11-01
- Application timing: Applications open 1 November 2026. A single firmwide closing date is not published.
- Programme dates: Programme runs 17 May-23 July 2027; summer associates must spend at least eight weeks with the firm.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 1 November 2026. A single firmwide closing date is not published.
- Programme: Programme runs 17 May-23 July 2027; summer associates must spend at least eight weeks with the firm.
Netherlands - Amsterdam Student Intern
Type: Internship
- Application timing: Applications are accepted through the Amsterdam recruitment route; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme dates: Full-time for two months.
- Duration: Two months full-time
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are accepted through the Amsterdam recruitment route; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme: Full-time for two months.
- Who can apply: Students in the final phase of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dutch law.
- Eligibility: Applicants need strong spoken and written Dutch and English, attention to detail, problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Application process: Submit a CV, tailored motivation letter, grade lists and any relevant assessments, evaluations or references through the Amsterdam application route.
- Assessments: Recruitment-team interview followed by an in-person interview with two lawyers.
- Funding: Interns receive €750 per month plus home-working or office and travel allowances.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available through the Amsterdam recruitment team.
United Kingdom - Non-Law Open Day - 19 November 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-10-18
- Application timing: Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 19 November 2026; no event time is published.
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 19 November 2026; no event time is published.
United Kingdom - STEM Open Day - 25 November 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-10-18
- Application timing: Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 25 November 2026; no event time is published.
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 25 November 2026; no event time is published.
Canada - Calgary 2027 2L Summer Student Programme
Type: Internship
- Applications open: 2026-07-20
- Application timing: Applications have been accepted through the viDesktop law portal since 20 July 2026; the official page does not publish a closing date.
- Programme dates: Programme timing differs by office and student programme.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Applications have been accepted through the viDesktop law portal since 20 July 2026; the official page does not publish a closing date.
- Programme: Programme timing differs by office and student programme.
- Who can apply: Second-year law students applying for the 2027 Calgary summer student intake.
- Eligibility: Second-year law students applying for the 2027 Calgary summer student intake.
United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme 2
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-12-04
- Application timing: Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme dates: Programme runs 28 June-9 July 2027.
- Duration: Two weeks
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme: Programme runs 28 June-9 July 2027.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates of any discipline.
- Eligibility: At least a 2:1 or expected 2:1 and AAB at A level or equivalent.
- Application process: Online application, bespoke online assessment, recorded video interview and London assessment centre.
- Assessments: Online assessment, recorded video interview, timed case-study presentation, group negotiation exercise and partner interview.
- Funding: £500 per week; accommodation is provided for participants who need it.
Business and Legal Operations Graduate Scheme 2027
Type: Graduate Programme
- Applications open: 2026-09-14
- Closing date: 2027-01-01 Europe/London
- Application timing: Applications opened 14 September 2026 and close 1 January 2027.
- Programme dates: The two-year programme begins in September 2027.
- Duration: Two years
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened 14 September 2026 and close 1 January 2027.
- Programme: The two-year programme begins in September 2027.
- Who can apply: Final-year students and graduates of all subjects.
- Application process: Apply through the official Norton Rose Fulbright graduate vacancy.
- Progression: The programme provides a clear path towards a permanent role.
Virtual Work Experience: Aviation Finance and Leasing
Type: Virtual Experience
- Application timing: Applications are open through the Norton Rose Fulbright early-careers application page.
- Programme dates: Online self-paced virtual work experience.
- Duration: Self-paced online programme
- Status: available
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are open through the Norton Rose Fulbright early-careers application page.
- Programme: Online self-paced virtual work experience.
- Who can apply: Students interested in aviation-finance and leasing work.
- Application process: Apply through the Norton Rose Fulbright early-careers application portal and complete the programme online.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available through the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Law Open Day - 10 November 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-10-18
- Application timing: Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 10 November 2026; no event time is published.
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 10 November 2026; no event time is published.
Australia - Graduate Programmes
Type: Graduate Programme
- Application timing: Application dates vary by Australian office and local graduate recruitment process.
- Programme dates: Start dates are office/programme specific.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Application dates vary by Australian office and local graduate recruitment process.
- Programme: Start dates are office/programme specific.
Virtual Work Experience: Joint Venture
Type: Virtual Experience
- Application timing: Open for application on the official apply page; no closing date is published.
- Programme dates: Online self-paced virtual work experience.
- Status: available
Published application and programme dates
- Open for application on the official apply page; no closing date is published.
- Programme: Online self-paced virtual work experience.
- Who can apply: Students interested in online legal work experience.
United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-11-02
- Closing date: 2027-02-19
- Application timing: Applications open 2 November 2026 and close 19 February 2027.
- Programme dates: September 2027 start. Assessment centre currently listed for 1 April 2027.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2 November 2026 and close 19 February 2027.
- Programme: September 2027 start. Assessment centre currently listed for 1 April 2027.
- Who can apply: School leavers interested in a solicitor apprenticeship.
Germany - Legal Internship
Type: Internship
- Application timing: Applications are accepted through the German recruitment route.
- Programme dates: Internships should last at least four weeks and preferably eight weeks.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are accepted through the German recruitment route.
- Programme: Internships should last at least four weeks and preferably eight weeks.
United Kingdom - Aspiring Black Lawyers Insight Day - 3 November 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-10-18
- Application timing: Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme dates: 3 November 2026; no event time is published.
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened on 7 September and closed on 18 October 2026; no closing time is published.
- Programme: 3 November 2026; no event time is published.
Hong Kong - Training Contract 2029
Type: Training Contract
- Applications open: 2026-09-01
- Application timing: Applications have been accepted since 1 September 2026 while places remain available.
- Programme dates: Training Contract starts September 2029.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Applications have been accepted since 1 September 2026 while places remain available.
- Programme: Training Contract starts September 2029.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong - Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Hong Kong
- Applications open: 2026-09-01
- Closing date: 2027-01-03 Asia/Hong_Kong
- Application timing: Applications opened 1 September 2026 and close 3 January 2027.
- Programme dates: In-person vacation scheme during June and July 2027.
- Duration: Summer vacation scheme
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened 1 September 2026 and close 3 January 2027.
- Programme: In-person vacation scheme during June and July 2027.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year undergraduate law students; the programme page also welcomes eligible finalists and law graduates.
- Eligibility: Law students and graduates meeting the academic criteria and able to participate in Hong Kong.
- Academic requirements: At least a 2:1 degree or equivalent, achieved or expected.
- Application process: Submit the online application by the deadline. Successful candidates complete online assessments and a group assessment.
- Progression: All participants are considered for a Hong Kong training contract.
- Funding: Paid weekly subsistence allowance.
- Right to work: Norton Rose Fulbright assists successful participants who require a visa for the in-person scheme.
United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme 1
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-12-04
- Application timing: Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme dates: Programme runs 7-18 June 2027.
- Duration: Two weeks
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme: Programme runs 7-18 June 2027.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates from any degree discipline.
- Eligibility: Applicants from any degree discipline who meet the published academic criteria.
- Academic requirements: Expected or achieved 2:1 degree and AAB at A level or equivalent.
- Funding: £500 per week.
- Accommodation support: Accommodation is provided for eligible participants.
France - Paris Legal Internships
Type: Internship
- Application timing: Applications are accepted through current Paris vacancies or speculative application; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme dates: Placements last three to six months.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are accepted through current Paris vacancies or speculative application; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme: Placements last three to six months.
United Kingdom - Spring Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-09-07
- Closing date: 2026-12-04
- Application timing: Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme dates: 5 to 16 April 2027.
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 7 September 2026 and close 4 December 2026.
- Programme: 5 to 16 April 2027.
- Who can apply: Students interested in a London vacation scheme.
- Funding: £500 per week.
Germany - Referendariat
Type: Referendariat
- Application timing: Applications are vacancy-specific; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme dates: Placement timing depends on the trainee’s Anwaltsstation or Wahlstation.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are vacancy-specific; no single annual deadline is published.
- Programme: Placement timing depends on the trainee’s Anwaltsstation or Wahlstation.
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