Pinsent Masons

China - Mainland China Internship Programme

Type: Internship

Location: China: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen

• Application timing: Applications are accepted through the current internship application route; no fixed closing date is stated.
• Programme dates: Internships last three months and may be extended for a further three months.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted through the current internship application route; no fixed closing date is stated.
• Programme: Internships last three months and may be extended for a further three months.

• Who can apply: Eligible candidates with the required Mainland China work rights

Netherlands - Amsterdam Student Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam

• Application timing: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme dates: The internship lasts two months, with start dates arranged during the year.
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme: The internship lasts two months, with start dates arranged during the year.

• Who can apply: Students or recent graduates meeting Dutch-law and language criteria

Luxembourg - Luxembourg Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg

• Application timing: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme dates: Full-time student internships are available throughout the year and normally last two months.
• Duration: Normally two months
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme: Full-time student internships are available throughout the year and normally last two months.

• Who can apply: University students, preferably in their third year, with a good command of English.
• Eligibility: Applicants should preferably be in their third year of university, have a good command of English and be motivated to work in an international environment.
• Application process: Submit a CV, cover letter and current academic transcript using the contact route on the official programme page, followed by an interview if shortlisted.
• Funding: Paid at a competitive rate according to level of study.

United Kingdom - Scotland 10,000 Interns Programme

Type: Internship

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2027-01-13 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close at 12:00 on 13 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 7 June–16 July 2027.
• Duration: Six weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close at 12:00 on 13 January 2027.
• Programme: 7 June–16 July 2027.

• Who can apply: Candidates allocated through the 10,000 Interns Foundation
• Eligibility: Candidates assigned to Pinsent Masons by the 10,000 Interns Foundation who meet the published Scottish-law study and academic criteria.
• Application process: Register with the 10,000 Interns Foundation. Candidates assigned to Pinsent Masons complete the firm’s registration form, application, online blended assessment and assessment centre.
• Funding: Paid placement at no less than £400 per week.

United Kingdom - Northern Ireland Vacation Placement

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Belfast

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2027-01-28 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 28 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: The two-week placement runs between 7 June and 18 July 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 28 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme: The two-week placement runs between 7 June and 18 July 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible law students, conversion-course students and graduates
• Eligibility: Open to penultimate- or final-year qualifying-law students, law-conversion students and qualifying-law graduates seeking a September 2028 Belfast training contract and planning to complete the IPLS Solicitors Course or SQE route.
• Academic requirements: At least ABB at A level or 128 equivalent UCAS points in one sitting without resits, plus a predicted or achieved 2:1 degree.
• Application process: Complete the registration form, application form and online blended assessment. Shortlisted candidates attend an in-person assessment centre comprising an interview, business simulation and case study.
• Assessments: Online situational-judgement and video assessment followed by an in-person interview, business simulation and case study.
• Progression: Placement participants are automatically considered for a September 2028 Belfast training contract.
• Funding: Paid placement; the June 2026 Belfast rate was £476 per week.
• Right to work: The Belfast placement does not offer Skilled Worker sponsorship. Candidates with restricted work permission should check their circumstances with the firm.

Introduction to Law Virtual Work Experience

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme dates: Available online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme: Available online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Who can apply: School students aged 16+; open access

United Kingdom - England Summer Work Experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme dates: Programme starts August 2027; duration five days.
• Duration: Five days
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme: Programme starts August 2027; duration five days.

• Who can apply: Students aged 16-19 meeting the published criteria

Ireland - Republic of Ireland Summer Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Ireland: Dublin

• Application timing: Applications open in December 2026 and close in February 2027. Exact days are not yet published.
• Programme dates: Programme starts in June 2027 and lasts three weeks. Programme 1 and Programme 2 exact dates are not published.
• Duration: 3 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open in December 2026 and close in February 2027. Exact days are not yet published.
• Programme: Programme starts in June 2027 and lasts three weeks. Programme 1 and Programme 2 exact dates are not published.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law or non-law students, final-year students and graduates.
• Eligibility: Applicants must meet the published academic and study-stage requirements. Mitigating circumstances can be included.
• Academic requirements: 450+ Irish Leaving Certificate points or equivalent and a 2.1 degree or above, achieved or predicted.
• Application process: Registration and application form; online blended assessment; in-person assessment centre; offer.
• Assessments: Online blended assessment followed by an in-person assessment centre.
• Progression: Successful interns are automatically considered for a training contract.
• Funding: The published reference pay rate is €500 per week as of June 2024 and is subject to annual review.

Northern Ireland Summer Work Experience

Type: Work Experience

• Application timing: Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme dates: Programme starts July 2027; duration five days.
• Duration: Five days
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme: Programme starts July 2027; duration five days.

• Who can apply: Students aged 16-19 meeting the published criteria

Spain - Madrid Trainee Solicitor

Type: Traineeship

Location: Spain: Madrid

• Applications open: 2026-09-22
• Closing date: 2026-12-31 Europe/Madrid
• Application timing: Applications are open from 22 September to 31 December 2026.
• Programme dates: The ten-month programme starts in September 2027.
• Duration: Ten months
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are open from 22 September to 31 December 2026.
• Programme: The ten-month programme starts in September 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible law graduates

Introduction to Commercial Law Virtual Work Experience

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme dates: Available online throughout the year.
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme: Available online throughout the year.

• Who can apply: Undergraduate and postgraduate students; open access
• Application process: Register through the official virtual work-experience page and complete the programme online.

United Kingdom - Northern Ireland Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Belfast

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2026-11-02 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 2 November 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: Training contract starts September 2027 and lasts two years.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 2 November 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme: Training contract starts September 2027 and lasts two years.

• Who can apply: Eligible candidates intending IPLS or SQE qualification

Ireland - Northern Ireland 10,000 Interns Programme

Type: Internship

Location: Ireland

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2027-01-28 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 28 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: Programme runs from 7 June to 16 July 2027 for six weeks.
• Duration: Six weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 28 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme: Programme runs from 7 June to 16 July 2027 for six weeks.

• Who can apply: Candidates allocated to Pinsent Masons through the 10,000 Interns Foundation.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be allocated through the 10,000 Interns Foundation and intend to qualify for a Belfast training contract beginning in September 2028.
• Academic requirements: ABB at A level or equivalent and a predicted or achieved 2:1 degree. Mitigating circumstances may be submitted.
• Application process: Foundation allocation, Pinsent Masons registration and application form, online blended assessment and in-person assessment centre.
• Assessments: Online situational judgement and video questions, followed by an interview, business simulation and case study at an assessment centre.
• Progression: Successful interns are considered for a Belfast training contract.
• Funding: Paid placement; the published June 2026 Belfast rate was £476 per week.
• Right to work: Valid permission to work is required for the full-time Belfast placement; skilled-worker sponsorship is not available for this programme.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Vacation Placement

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Applications open: 2026-11-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-30 12:00:00 Asia/Hong_Kong
• Application timing: Applications open 1 November 2026 and close 30 December 2026 at 12 noon HKT.
• Programme dates: Three-week placement during June or July 2027.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 November 2026 and close 30 December 2026 at 12 noon HKT.
• Programme: Three-week placement during June or July 2027.

• Who can apply: Law students from the published study stages
• Eligibility: Applicants must have reached at least the penultimate year of an LLB, JD or equivalent common-law degree and meet the published language and academic requirements. The programme requires the right to work in Hong Kong.
• Funding: Paid placement; the rate is reviewed annually.

United Kingdom - England Vacation Placement

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2026-11-04 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 15 September 2026 and close 4 November 2026 at 12:00.
• Programme dates: 28 June–9 July 2027.
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 15 September 2026 and close 4 November 2026 at 12:00.
• Programme: 28 June–9 July 2027.
• Applications open 15 September 2026 and close 2 December 2026 at 12:00.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and eligible career changers.
• Eligibility: Open to penultimate-year or later law students, final-year non-law students and graduates who meet the published academic criteria.
• Academic requirements: At least ABB or 128 UCAS points from one sitting without resits, and a predicted or achieved 2:1 degree.
• Application process: Complete the registration and application form, an online blended situational and video assessment, and an in-person assessment centre.
• Assessments: Online blended situational and video assessment, followed by an in-person assessment centre.
• Progression: Successful participants may be offered a September 2029 training contract.
• Funding: £520 per week in London (June 2026 published rate).
• Right to work: Skilled Worker sponsorship may be considered case by case for the London route.

United Kingdom - England 10,000 Interns Programme

Type: Internship

Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2026-12-02 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 2 December 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: Programme runs from 28 June to 6 August 2027 for six weeks.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 2 December 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme: Programme runs from 28 June to 6 August 2027 for six weeks.

• Who can apply: Candidates allocated through the 10,000 Interns Foundation who meet the Foundation criteria

Scotland Summer Work Experience

Type: Work Experience

• Application timing: Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme dates: Programme starts July 2027; duration five days.
• Duration: Five days
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Opens February 2027; closes March 2027.
• Programme: Programme starts July 2027; duration five days.

• Who can apply: Students aged 16-19 meeting the published criteria
• Eligibility: Students aged 16–19 who are studying Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers and meet the stated National 5 requirements. University students are not eligible.
• Funding: Paid five-day work experience. Travel costs and lunch are provided.

Ireland - Republic of Ireland Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Ireland: Dublin

• Application timing: Candidates apply through the Summer Internship when applications open in December 2026.
• Programme dates: Successful Summer Internship candidates start the two-year Training Contract in September 2029.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Candidates apply through the Summer Internship when applications open in December 2026.
• Programme: Successful Summer Internship candidates start the two-year Training Contract in September 2029.

• Who can apply: Candidates seeking Irish solicitor qualification

France - France Internship

Type: Internship

Location: France: Paris

• Application timing: Applications are accepted all year round; no single closing date.
• Programme dates: Two internship intakes run each year, normally starting in January and July; internships last 3–6 months.
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted all year round; no single closing date.
• Programme: Two internship intakes run each year, normally starting in January and July; internships last 3–6 months.

• Who can apply: Eligible students and graduates for the Paris internship route

United Kingdom - Scotland Vacation Placement

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2027-01-13 12:00:00
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close at 12:00 on 13 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 7–18 June 2027. Assessment centres take place between February and March 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close at 12:00 on 13 January 2027.
• Programme: 7–18 June 2027. Assessment centres take place between February and March 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible Scots-law students and accelerated LLB students
• Funding: Paid placement. The published June 2026 rate was £476 per week in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

United Kingdom - Scotland Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2027-01-06 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 6 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: Training contract starts September 2028 and lasts two years.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 6 January 2027 at 12 noon.
• Programme: Training contract starts September 2028 and lasts two years.

• Who can apply: Eligible Scots-law students and graduates

United Kingdom - London Training Contract 2028

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-15
• Closing date: 2026-11-04 12:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 4 November 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme dates: Training contract starts September 2028 and lasts two years.
• Duration: Two years
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 15 September 2026 and close 4 November 2026 at 12 noon.
• Programme: Training contract starts September 2028 and lasts two years.

• Who can apply: Final-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and eligible career changers.
• Eligibility: Open to final-year students and graduates who meet the published academic criteria and can begin the London intake in September 2028.
• Academic requirements: At least ABB or 128 UCAS points from one sitting without resits, and a predicted or achieved 2:1 degree.
• Application process: Complete the registration and application form, an online blended assessment, and an in-person assessment centre.
• Assessments: Online blended assessment, followed by an in-person assessment centre including an interview, business simulation and case study.
• Funding: The firm funds the required PGDL and LLM SQE preparation and provides a maintenance grant.
• Right to work: Skilled Worker sponsorship may be considered for the London route.

South Africa - South Africa Candidate Attorney Programme

Type: Candidate Attorney

Location: South Africa: Johannesburg

• Applications open: 2026-02-24
• Closing date: 2026-11-06
• Application timing: Applications opened 24 February 2026 and close 6 November 2026 for the January 2028 start.
• Programme dates: Programme starts January 2028; duration two years. Applications for 2029 open January 2027.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened 24 February 2026 and close 6 November 2026 for the January 2028 start.
• Programme: Programme starts January 2028; duration two years. Applications for 2029 open January 2027.

• Who can apply: South African LLB candidates meeting the published criteria
• Eligibility: South African citizens who hold or expect at least 65% at university and are completing an LLB. Applicants for the January 2028 intake must be in the penultimate year of the LLB or beyond.
• Funding: Market-related salary. Pinsent Masons funds the Legal Practice Council registration fee and Practical Legal Training classes.

Singapore - Singapore Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Singapore: Singapore

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-31
• Application timing: Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 31 December 2026.
• Programme dates: June cycle: 1–19 June 2027. July cycle: 29 June–17 July 2027.
• Duration: Three weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 31 December 2026.
• Programme: June cycle: 1–19 June 2027. July cycle: 29 June–17 July 2027.
• Programme: July cycle: 29 June–17 July 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible university students
• Eligibility: Penultimate-year students at NUS, SMU, SUSS or another university accepted by SILE.
• Application process: Submit a cover letter, CV, current degree transcripts and any supporting documents through the official online form.

Luxembourg - Luxembourg Trainee Solicitor

Type: Traineeship

Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg

• Application timing: Applications for the trainee lawyer programme are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme dates: Full-time route; start timing is offer-specific.
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Applications for the trainee lawyer programme are accepted throughout the year.
• Programme: Full-time route; start timing is offer-specific.

• Who can apply: Candidates meeting CDDL and Luxembourg Bar requirements