Apply to join our 2027 Vacation Schemes

Schemes will take place in Winter and Spring, dates TBC.

Please note that we recruit Trainees predominantly through our Vacation Schemes. For candidates unable to attend a Vacation Scheme, we also offer a Direct Training Contract route, applications for this will open in 2027.

Candidates can only apply to one vacancy per application cycle, so should chose in advance whether to apply for a Vacation Scheme or Direct TC. For this role, we accept applications from penultimate year non-Law students and final year Law students onwards. Please note that if you meet the above criteria, you should select that you are eligible on the next screen.

Different eligibility criteria applies for each role - visit: Early careers for full details.

We accept a maximum of 3 applications to a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and we recommend applying in advance of the deadline.

Please note that the initial application stage is to confirm eligibility only - if successful, you will submit a full written application form at a later stage. For more information about the application process, please visit Early careers for guidance.

If you have any questions please contact: earlycareers@reedsmith.com

Application deadline:
Friday, 18 December 2026 at 17:00 (UTC)
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