Spring Weeks for First-Year Students in the UK
Find open applications for spring week programmes at UK banks, law firms, and consultancies. Spring weeks are typically aimed at first-year undergraduates and often lead directly to summer internship fast-tracks.
BlackRock
2027 Spring Insight Event - EMEA
What to expect from a spring week
Spring weeks are structured one-week programmes run in March and April by banks, law firms, and consultancies. They are primarily aimed at first-year undergraduates and offer a combination of workshops, presentations, case studies, networking events, and sometimes shadowing opportunities. Many spring weeks are paid — particularly at investment banks — while others offer expenses only. The most significant benefit is the fast-track: most participating firms invite high-performing spring week students to fast-track applications for their summer internship programmes, skipping early screening stages. This makes spring weeks one of the most efficient first steps into competitive industries. Applications typically open in October and November, and places fill quickly.