Norton Rose FulbrightVacation SchemeOpen

Spring Vacation Scheme 2027

Gain two weeks of paid, hands-on commercial law experience at Norton Rose Fulbright’s London office while being assessed for a March or September 2029 training contract.

Education

Undergraduate

Industry

Law

Format

In-Person

Deadline

4 December 2026

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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About this opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2027 Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes provide two weeks of practical experience at the firm’s London office. Participants will explore the firm’s work, experience life as a commercial lawyer and learn more about its people and culture. One scheme will run during the spring and two will run during the summer. Participants will be assessed for a potential training contract offer with a March or September 2029 start date and will receive £500 per week.

Who is it for?

The schemes are open to penultimate-year students, final-year students and graduates from both law and non-law degree backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career as a commercial solicitor. All placements will be based at Norton Rose Fulbright’s London office.

What you will gain

You will gain first-hand experience of working within a global commercial law firm, explore the types of matters handled by its lawyers and develop a better understanding of the trainee solicitor role. The scheme will allow you to strengthen your legal, commercial and professional skills while learning about the firm’s culture and building relationships with its people. You will also be assessed for a potential March or September 2029 training contract and paid £500 per week.

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Requirements

You will gain first-hand experience of working within a global commercial law firm, explore the types of matters handled by its lawyers and develop a better understanding of the trainee solicitor role. The scheme will allow you to strengthen your legal, commercial and professional skills while learning about the firm’s culture and building relationships with its people. You will also be assessed for a potential March or September 2029 training contract and paid £500 per week.

How to apply

Applications opened on 7 September 2026 and close on 4 December 2026. Candidates must submit an online application and successful applicants will progress through the firm’s recruitment and assessment process. In-person and virtual assessment days will take place in late January and early February 2027, although virtual places are limited and reserved for candidates who cannot attend in person. The Spring Vacation Scheme will run from 5 to 16 April 2027, Summer Vacation Scheme One from 7 to 18 June 2027, and Summer Vacation Scheme Two from 28 June to 9 July 2027.

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