If you've graduated or you're in the final or penultimate year of your degree (or second year of a four-year course), our Summer Vacation Scheme is the perfect stepping stone to a Training Contract.
Our Summer Vacation Scheme is designed to give you a realistic taste of what it’s like working for a global law firm. We’ll involve you in live work. You’ll attend client meetings and network with fee-earners of all levels – Partners, Associates and Trainee Solicitors. A lunch with our Management Committee will also give you a better understanding of the Firm’s overall strategy.
Over the course of three weeks, we’ll give you experience in two different seats, with an allocated supervisor and a buddy in each. Since pro bono work is such an important aspect of what we do, you’ll also get to undertake a pro bono project.
Along the way, there’ll be training sessions to help familiarise you with some of our typical transactions, and develop some of the key skills you’ll need as a Trainee Solicitor. You’ll also take part in a client pitch exercise, which is a great opportunity to work closely with other people on the Vacation Scheme.
How many places are there?
There are 15 places available.
Who can apply?
Graduates, final-year and penultimate-year students (and those in the second year of a four-year course) in any degree discipline.
How long is it, and when?
The scheme is run over three weeks from 17th June 2024 – 5th July 2024.
What are the eligibility requirements?
You should have, or be on track for, a 2:1 or above. We use a contextualised recruitment system, which enables us to consider those with real potential who fall slightly short of our criteria.
Are attendees paid for their time or expenses?
Attendees are paid £386.75 per week.
Where is it based?
At the Baker McKenzie offices in London.
When should I apply?
Applications are now closed.
Applications are now closed.
The scheme will start on the 17th June 2024 and takes place over three weeks.
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