London Vacation Scheme

Our vacation schemes are the most in-depth way to see and experience what life as a lawyer here is like. This year we will only be running one vacation scheme in the summer. You’ll spend two paid weeks* getting real-world experience from day one. You might be drafting legal responses, offering advice or conducting research. It’s fully immersive and gives you the chance to gain a place on one of our London/Guildford training contracts.

*£520 per week – tax implications may affect the total amount paid. For further advice see the gov.uk website.

Applications will be open from the 7th September to 19th November 2026. 

Please make sure you have completed your Firm Essentials before applying.

As part of the programme, you will be assessed for a Training Contract. We decide who the top performers are, and who will be offered a training contract, based on feedback from the assigned supervisors plus the outcome of a business case study exercise. This exercise usually takes place on your penultimate day and includes a written element and short presentation. It also includes a short reflection part, which allows you to explain all you have learnt during your 2-weeks, and express your motivation for training here. Ahead of this, the early careers team run a candidate workshop to ensure you feel prepared. It is a great opportunity to develop your skills further and meet new fee earners face-to-face.