London Vacation Scheme 2027

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowling WLG in London is offering a summer Vacation Scheme for students in their penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree, graduates or post-graduates of any kind. You will gain insight into our work and culture, be guided by a supervisor and a trainee mentor, and attend social events to network with peers and clients.

The scheme runs in summer 2027 from Monday 21 June to Friday 2 July 2027, and successful participants will be considered for a Training Contract at the end

Job description

A Vacation Scheme is the perfect opportunity to get to know us and find out whether we're the right firm for you.

We offer a summer Vacation Scheme in our London office, for students in their penultimate year of a law degree, final year of a non-law degree, graduates, or post-graduates of any kind.

You’ll experience life at an international law firm first-hand, meet our people and clients, and gain an insight into our work and culture. One of our current trainees will help you settle in and is on hand to answer any queries you may have. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor who will ensure you receive quality work, support and constructive feedback. There will also be plenty of social events to help you network and build up professional relationships (while enjoying yourself too, of course).

We're optimistic and excited about the future, so we invest in our business to achieve our ambitions. This applies to our trainees too. We need people with a sharp mind and entrepreneurial spirit, who generate fresh ideas, make new connections and do things that have never been done before.

If you relish the chance to be involved in making change happen, you're who we're looking for.

The scheme will run in the summer of 2027 from Monday 21 June - Friday 2 July 2027.

Please note, candidates who are successful in obtaining a Vacation Scheme will be assessed for a Training Contract position at the end of the scheme.

We will be running our virtual Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series from 8 October to 5 November 2026. The series provides an opportunity to hear directly from our lawyers and trainees and learn about our sector focus.

Applications close on Wednesday 18 November 2026.