Summer Vacation Scheme
We will be running a summer vacation scheme in July 2025. Students will spend up to two weeks working on a variety of projects and workshops with partners and associates throughout the office. You will have the opportunity to do tasks for partners and associates across our practice groups. You will also gain first-hand insights from our senior leaders about the culture of the firm, including presentations on the pro bono and D&I work we do. There will also be training in presentation skills and the chance to use them by completing a firmwide presentation with other vacation scheme students at the end of the scheme.
We recommend you apply for the vacation scheme as a way for us to get to know you, as well as a way for you to see if you like us as a firm. The direct Training route is available, however, as we recognise not everyone will be able to do a two week scheme due to work/ other commitments.
Recruitment process
Who can apply
You must be eligible to begin your training contract in the year 2027 to apply for the Summer vacation scheme. This means you need to be at least be in your penultimate year of study as an law student and in your final year of a non-law course. If you’ve already graduated you’re eligible to apply.
Key dates
- Applications Open: 1 October 2024
- Deadline: 12 January 2025
- Scheme dates: 30 June 2025- 11 July 2025
Salary
- Per week: £450
Summer Vacation Scheme
Applications are now open for our 2025 Summer Vacation Scheme. Click below to see the full job description.
Insight Day
We will be hosting two Insight Days, one on Wednesday 15 April 2025 and one on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Throughout the day, you will participate in several interactive sessions and skills workshops to gain practical legal experience. There will also be an opportunity to network with our lawyers and current trainees who can provide you with an insight into what it’s like to work at Arnold & Porter, an introduction to our core practice areas, alongside advice from our graduate recruitment team.
Who can apply?
The two Insight Days are open to first-year university students on both law and non-law university courses. Please apply to the day that is most suitable to you.
Recruitment process
George Zografos
Trainee Solicitor (2023- Present)
"Since starting the training contract, I have come to appreciate the importance of “learning by doing”, which is facilitated by the high degree of responsibility that I have been given and the ownership that I am encouraged to take for my work. This has been complemented by regular sessions of formal training and the exceptional guidance of my supervisors and colleagues.
The firm’s collegiate and supportive culture transcends every team and gives a real sense of togetherness that makes all our hard work even more rewarding!”
Insight Day
Applications for the 2025 Insight Days are now open, view Arnold & Porter's profile to apply.