Spring Vacation Scheme 2027
Experience trainee life at Goodwin through practical legal work, lawyer shadowing, client meetings and exposure to its capital-and-innovation practice.
London
Undergraduate
Law
In-Person
4 December 2026
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
Goodwin’s two-week Spring Vacation Scheme runs from 5 to 16 April 2027 in London. Participants gain first-hand experience of the firm by shadowing partners and associates, attending meetings and completing real departmental work. Goodwin advises clients across technology, life sciences, financial services, private equity and real estate. Vacation scheme participants are automatically considered for the Trainee Solicitor Programme.
Who is it for?
Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students and graduates from any degree discipline who are interested in pursuing a career in international commercial law.
What you will gain
Practical legal experience, exposure to Goodwin’s lawyers and clients, insight into its sector-focused practices, mentoring, professional networking and automatic consideration for the Trainee Solicitor Programme.
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Requirements
Applicants should normally have or expect to achieve at least a 2:1 degree and should demonstrate strong academics, commercial awareness, motivation, entrepreneurship, ambition and genuine interest in Goodwin. Academic achievements are assessed contextually and mitigating circumstances may be considered.
How to apply
Apply through Goodwin’s online Candid application portal. The application requests academic, work-experience and motivation information. Further selection stages may include an interview with members of the Early Careers Recruitment Panel and written or group exercises.
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