London Spring Vacation Scheme 2027

All About Careers Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedys Law LLP in London invites eligible students and graduates to join a one-week Spring Vacation Scheme to gain firsthand insight into life at a leading law firm and to start building essential legal skills, networks and confidence for a Training Contract in September 2028.

During the scheme you’ll rotate through practice areas, attend workshops, engage with trainees and partners, and develop commercial awareness that supports client work.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to undertake a Training Contract starting Sep 2028
• Enthusiasm for exposure to multiple practice areas
• Willingness to participate in workshops and events

Responsibilities

• Participate in workshops and skills sessions
• Engage with trainees, associates, senior lawyers and partners
• Develop commercial awareness and understanding of the legal sector

Skills

Interest in legal career

Networking

Communication

Education

Law degree or conversion (PGDL) by Sep 2027

Job description

Our one-week Spring Vacation Scheme in London offers eligible students and graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into life at Kennedys while developing the skills, confidence and connections needed to kick-start a legal career. Applicants should have a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career and be committed to commencing a Training Contract in September 2028 if offered one.

Throughout the week, you'll gain exposure to our work, learn from legal professionals, and experience our collaborative culture. You'll have the opportunity to take part in workshops, skills sessions, and networking events, while building a deeper understanding of the legal profession and our clients' industries.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Experience work across a range of practice areas

- Learn from legal professionals through workshops and skills sessions

- Connect with trainees, associates, senior lawyers, and partners

- Develop your commercial awareness and understanding of the legal sector

- Build confidence and practical skills that will support your future career

Our 2027 Vacation Scheme is the primary route to securing a 2028 Training Contract at Kennedys, although we may also recruit directly for Training Contracts where business needs require. Please note that participation in, or completion of, the scheme does not guarantee a Training Contract offer. Training Contract offers will be made based on performance during the scheme and the firm's recruitment requirements.

Practice areas

Banking and finance Commercial Compliance Construction Corporate Corporate / M&A Data, privacy and cybersecurity Employment ESG Insurance Investigations Product liability Projects Real estate Regulatory and compliance Restructuring and insolvency Sustainability Tax White collar defence and investigations

Law graduates; or

Non-law graduates who will have completed a law conversion course (such as the PGDL or equivalent) by September 2027.

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