Stephenson Harwood

United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-01-04 10:00:00
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 7–17 June 2027.
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme: 7–17 June 2027.
• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 4 January 2027.
• Programme: 12–23 July 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible students and graduates
• Eligibility: ideal a levels: ABB ideal degree: 2:1 training contract eligibility required: true
• Academic requirements: Applicants must be eligible to begin the Training Contract year being recruited for. Ideally ABB at A Level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree.
• Application process: Application form Online assessment Assessment centre Two-week Vacation Scheme Training Contract decision Online application Amberjack online assessment Assessment centre Vacation Scheme offer Training Contract assessment during or after the scheme
• Assessments: Online assessment Assessment-centre exercises Quality of legal work and engagement during the scheme Training Contract assessment
• Progression: Assessment for a London Training Contract.
• Funding: The firm publishes London Living Wage support, daily lunch and funded accommodation for eligible students living outside London through its social-mobility support information. daily lunch: true eligible non london accommodation support: true exact scheme pay published: false london living wage support described on social mobility page: true
• Expenses: Daily lunch is provided under the published placement support.
• Travel support: No universal Vacation Scheme travel reimbursement is published.
• Accommodation support: Eligible students from lower socio-economic backgrounds living outside London may receive funded accommodation.
• Right to work: Applicants must have permission to participate in the London scheme.
• Disability support: Adjustments and alternative formats are available through the Future Talent team.

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2026-11-06 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 15 December 2026.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme: 15 December 2026.

• Who can apply: School and college students

United Kingdom - Training Contract Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2026-11-06 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 18 December 2026.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme: 18 December 2026.

• Who can apply: Students and graduates

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-02-15 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 15 February 2027.
• Programme dates: Starts September 2027; six-year Level 7 solicitor-apprenticeship route.
• Duration: 6 years
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 15 February 2027.
• Programme: Starts September 2027; six-year Level 7 solicitor-apprenticeship route.

• Who can apply: School leavers
• Eligibility: School-leaver route; a degree is not required.
• Academic requirements: Excellent academic record expected. Exact minimum entry requirements must be checked in the live application.
• Application process: Online application\nAmberjack assessment\nAssessment stage\nApprenticeship offer
• Assessments: Online assessment Assessment exercises Interview
• Progression: Qualification as a solicitor after completing the apprenticeship and SQE.
• Funding: Paid employment with a £30,000 starting salary, a £5,000 starting grant, annual salary progression and BPP study support.
• Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding eligibility apply.
• Disability support: Alternative formats and recruitment adjustments are available.

United Arab Emirates - Dubai Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Arab Emirates: Dubai

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-01-04 10:00:00
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 4 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 7–17 June 2027.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 4 January 2027.
• Programme: 7–17 June 2027.

United Kingdom - Bright Sparks work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-02-26 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 26 February 2027 at 10:00.
• Programme dates: 16–20 August 2027.
• Duration: 1 week
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 26 February 2027 at 10:00.
• Programme: 16–20 August 2027.

• Who can apply: Year 12 students attending a UK state school who live within one hour of London by public transport and meet at least one stated social-mobility criterion.
• Eligibility: Applicants must attend a UK state school, live within one hour of London by public transport, have the right to work in the UK and meet at least one published social-mobility criterion.
• Academic requirements: Current Year 12 student at a state non-fee-paying school, within commuting distance of London, eligible to work in the UK, and meeting at least one published social-mobility criterion.
• Application process: Application Selection Participation Online application Selection Programme offer
• Assessments: Programme-specific selection
• Progression: Career insight and preparation for future applications.
• Funding: Paid at the London Living Wage.
• Expenses: All travel and lunches are provided.
• Travel support: Travel is provided.
• Right to work: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Disability support: Alternative formats and adjustments are available through the Future Talent team.

United Kingdom - Virtual Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2026-11-06 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 17 December 2026.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme: 17 December 2026.

• Who can apply: School and college students

United Kingdom - Disability Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2026-11-06 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 14 December 2026.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme: 14 December 2026.

• Who can apply: Students with a disability, neurodiversity or long-term health condition
• Eligibility: For students with a disability, neurodiversity or long-term health condition.
• Application process: Register through the official open-day application route by 10:00 on 6 November 2026.

United Kingdom - Spring Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-01-04
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 5–16 April 2027.
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme: 5–16 April 2027.

• Who can apply: Eligible students and graduates
• Eligibility: ideal a levels: ABB ideal degree: 2:1 training contract eligibility required: true
• Academic requirements: Applicants must be eligible to begin the Training Contract year being recruited for. Ideally ABB at A Level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree.
• Application process: Application form Online assessment Assessment centre Two-week Vacation Scheme Training Contract decision Online application Amberjack online assessment Assessment centre Vacation Scheme offer Training Contract assessment during or after the scheme
• Assessments: Online assessment Assessment-centre exercises Quality of legal work and engagement during the scheme Training Contract assessment
• Progression: Assessment for a London Training Contract.
• Funding: The firm publishes London Living Wage support, daily lunch and funded accommodation for eligible students living outside London through its social-mobility support information. daily lunch: true eligible non london accommodation support: true exact scheme pay published: false london living wage support described on social mobility page: true
• Expenses: Daily lunch is provided under the published placement support.
• Travel support: No universal Vacation Scheme travel reimbursement is published.
• Accommodation support: Eligible students from lower socio-economic backgrounds living outside London may receive funded accommodation.
• Right to work: Applicants must have permission to participate in the London scheme.
• Disability support: Adjustments and alternative formats are available through the Future Talent team.

United Kingdom - Stephenson Harwood Scholarship Award

Type: Scholarship / Bursary

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-02-26 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 26 February 2027.
• Programme dates: Starts September 2027.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 26 February 2027.
• Programme: Starts September 2027.

• Who can apply: UK state-school students from lower socio-economic backgrounds who intend to study law at a UK university.
• Eligibility: Applicants must meet the scholarship’s published academic, financial-need and social-mobility criteria.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Applications open: 2026-08-16
• Closing date: 2027-01-31
• Application timing: Applications open 16 August 2026 and close 31 January 2027.
• Programme dates: June and July 2027.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 16 August 2026 and close 31 January 2027.
• Programme: June and July 2027.

United Kingdom - London training contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2027-02-26 10:00:00
• Application timing: Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 26 February 2027.
• Programme dates: Commencement dates: March 2029 and September 2029.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 on 26 February 2027.
• Programme: Commencement dates: March 2029 and September 2029.

United Kingdom - Virtual Training Contract Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Applications open: 2026-10-05
• Closing date: 2026-11-06 10:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 9 December 2026.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications opened at 10:00 UK time on 5 October 2026 and close at 10:00 UK time on 6 November 2026.
• Programme: 9 December 2026.

• Who can apply: Students and graduates