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If you are interested in applying for a training contract, vacation scheme or workshop, you can do so using the online application forms found on this page.
Applications for our training contract, vacation schemes or workshops must be submitted by the deadline.
Returning candidates - click here to check the status of your application
Training contracts
Non-law* candidates should apply for training contracts in their final year of university. Training contract applications will be screened throughout the relevant application window. However, assessment centre invitations will not be sent until after the deadline.
| Start date | Applications | Assessment dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| open | close | |||
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Non-law candidates
|
Feb 2014 Aug 2014 |
1 Jan 2012 | 31 Jan 2012 | Week commencing 21 Feb 2012** |
| Law candidates |
Feb 2014 Aug 2014 |
29 Jun 2012 | 31 Jul 2012 | Week commencing 20 Aug 2012** |
*The term 'law' refers to English law. Any other degree, including Scottish law, is considered non-law.
**These are the main assessment dates but other dates may become available.
Workshops and vacation schemes
| Start date | Applications | Assessment dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| open | close | |||
| Winter workshop | 14-15 Dec 2011 | 3 Oct 2011 | 13 Nov 2011 | n/a |
| Spring workshop | 12-13 Apr 2012 |
12 Dec 2011 | 12 Jan 2012 | n/a |
| Spring vacation scheme |
26 Mar - 4 Apr 2012 |
12 Dec 2011 |
8 Jan 2012 |
Late Jan - early Feb 2012 |
| Summer vacation scheme |
18 June 2012 |
12 Dec 2011 | 8 Jan 2012 | Late Jan - early Feb 2012 |
*Including dates in Cambridge and Oxford.
These are the main assessment dates but other dates may become available.
- our winter workshop is aimed at final-year** undergraduates or graduates from any discipline.
- our spring workshop is aimed at first-year** students including second-year students of a four year degree, from any discipline
- our vacation schemes are aimed at penultimate-year** students from any discipline
- graduates may apply at either time
If you require additional assistance or a reasonable adjustment of the process at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact our graduate recruitment team using the details below:
If you are interested in applying for work experience (or a permanent position) in one of our overseas offices, you should contact directly the relevant recruitment contact listed here.
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