Vacation placement questions
Who is eligible to apply for the vacation placements?
We accept applications from penultimate year law undergraduates, final year law and non-law undergraduates, postgraduate candidates and also candidates considering a career change.
How do I apply?
Application is via our online application form - you can find the link on the apply section of the website. We are unable to accept letters/CVs by way of application. You will be able to apply for the vacation scheme and training contract at the same time.
What offices do the vacation placements run in?
The vacation placements will run in Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and Taunton.
When do the vacation placements take place?
The vacation placement takes place during each summer. The dates for this year's scheme are as follows:
Taunton: 21 June - 2 July 2010
Bristol: 5 July - 16 July 2010
Southampton: 19 July - 30 July 2010
Birmingham: 2 August - 13 August 2010
How long does each placement last?
Each placement lasts for 2 weeks.
Will I get paid?
Yes, you will be paid £250 per week.
If I'm successful at application stage, what happens next?
The next stage is an assessment centre. This will consist of a negotiation exercise, a group exercise, a written exercise, and an interview with a member of HR. You will also get the chance to meet some of our current trainees and have a tour of the office.