Travers Smith

United Kingdom - THRIVE (formerly PRIME)

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-12
• Closing date: 2026-11-08
• Application timing: Applications open 12 October and close 8 November 2026.
• Programme dates: 15–19 February 2027 at Travers Smith’s central London office.
• Duration: Four-day in-person programme
• Places: 20 places
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 12 October and close 8 November 2026.
• Programme: 15–19 February 2027 at Travers Smith’s central London office.

• Who can apply: Year 12 students who meet at least one of the programme’s published social-mobility criteria.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be in Year 12, meet at least one published social-mobility criterion, and be able to attend the central London office for the full programme.
• Application process: Online application followed by telephone interviews during the week beginning 23 November 2026 for shortlisted applicants.
• Progression: Paid work experience and insight.
• Funding: Participants receive £350 for completing the programme.
• Disability support: Recruitment adjustments may be requested where the route involves Travers Smith recruitment.

United Kingdom - Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: Recruitment begins in September 2027 for the September 2028 intake.
• Programme dates: The six-year apprenticeship starts in September 2028.
• Duration: Six years
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Recruitment begins in September 2027 for the September 2028 intake.
• Programme: The six-year apprenticeship starts in September 2028.

• Who can apply: School leavers who meet the published academic and right-to-work criteria.
• Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom for the programme.
• Academic requirements: At least AAB at A level or equivalent and seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and mathematics; contextual information and mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Online application, Legal High Potential Assessment with recorded questions, and an in-person assessment day.
• Funding: Travers Smith covers the apprenticeship course fees.
• Right to work: Applicants must already have the relevant right to work; visa sponsorship is not available for this programme.

United Kingdom - London Evening Presentation 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: Registration is available through Travers Smith’s official events platform.
• Programme dates: 29 October 2026
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through Travers Smith’s official events platform.
• Programme: 29 October 2026

• Application process: Register through the official events platform.

United Kingdom - Pathways to Law

Type: Access Programme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Application timing: The 2026 application cycle opened on 1 September. Closing dates vary by Pathways programme from 19 October to 2 November 2026.
• Duration: Multi-year support
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• The 2026 application cycle opened on 1 September. Closing dates vary by Pathways programme from 19 October to 2 November 2026.

• Who can apply: University students from state-school backgrounds.
• Application process: Apply through the relevant Pathways programme operator; Travers Smith does not publish a separate direct application route.
• Progression: Work experience, mentoring and training.
• Disability support: Recruitment adjustments may be requested where the route involves Travers Smith recruitment.

United Kingdom - Black Heritage Insight Evening 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: Registration is available through the Travers Smith events platform.
• Programme dates: 5 November 2026
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through the Travers Smith events platform.
• Programme: 5 November 2026

United Kingdom - Direct Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-16
• Closing date: 2027-01-15 12:00:00
• Application timing: Applications are open from 16 October 2026 to midday on 15 January 2027; no timezone is published.
• Programme dates: Training contracts begin in September 2028 or later.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are open from 16 October 2026 to midday on 15 January 2027; no timezone is published.
• Programme: Training contracts begin in September 2028 or later.
• Programme: Starts September 2027

• Eligibility: Law and non-law students in their second or penultimate year and beyond, and graduates, subject to the published academic criteria.
• Application process: Online application and cover letter, virtual interview, written assessment, recruitment day and final in-person interview.
• Assessments: Virtual interview, written assessment, recruitment-day written and group exercises, and final interview.

United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-16
• Closing date: 2027-01-15 12:00:00
• Application timing: Applications are open from 16 October 2026 to midday on 15 January 2027; no timezone is published.
• Programme dates: Summer vacation-scheme cohorts run 14–25 June, 28 June–9 July and 12–23 July 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are open from 16 October 2026 to midday on 15 January 2027; no timezone is published.
• Programme: Summer vacation-scheme cohorts run 14–25 June, 28 June–9 July and 12–23 July 2027.

• Funding: £750 per week.
• Right to work: The firm states that it cannot sponsor visas for the vacation scheme.