Vacation Scheme 2027 – Oxford: Kickstart Your Trainee Path

UNAVAILABLE; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington Slaw offers vacation scheme placements in Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, London and Oxford offices. You will work in a chosen practice area and gain hands-on experience through real assignments, including drafting documents, meetings, and research.

The scheme aims to prepare candidates for a two-year training contract, with a trainee buddy and senior mentor to guide you during your time with us and insights into the firm's culture and objectives.

Qualifications

• The vacation scheme is open to candidates who are planning to take up a training contract in two years’ time.
• We are looking for dedicated, diverse candidates with a strong academic record and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents and attend client and team meetings.
• Conduct research and assist with real assignments.
• Sometimes attend court hearings or arbitrations.
• You will be allocated a trainee buddy and a senior mentor who will support you throughout the week.
• Engage in introductory sessions to practice areas and meet the firm's leadership.

Skills

Strong academic record

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Penultimate year or final year law undergraduate

Post-graduates/career changers

Job description

Pennington Slaw offers vacation scheme placements in Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, London and Oxford offices. You will work in a chosen practice area and gain hands-on experience through real assignments, including drafting documents, meetings, and research.

The scheme aims to prepare candidates for a two-year training contract, with a trainee buddy and senior mentor to guide you during your time with us and insights into the firm's culture and objectives.