Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
In Summer 2026, we will be running a three-week vacation scheme which is open to final year students and graduates of all degree disciplines, as well as penultimate year law students. The scheme will run from 29 June to 17 July 2026. During your time here, you will be introduced to the world of commercial law through two seat rotations, you will have the opportunity to experience the same sort of work as our trainees: proof-reading, helping with research tasks or attending meetings with your
supervisor. You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and other sessions as well as attending several social events to get to know our partners, associates, and current trainees. You will be interviewed for a Training Contract once the scheme has finished.We will be accepting applications for our Summer Vacation Scheme from 1 September 2025 to 12 December 2025 at 12pm. Assessment Centres and Interviews will take place later in late January and throughout February. Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an invitation from us to complete our online testing. You will be given a set period of time to complete the assessment. We are unable to provide any extension to this timeline unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you do not complete the tests within the timeframe, we will be unable to proceed with your application. Should you require adjustments please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be on hand to assist.We do not recruit on a rolling basis and will look at all applications after the deadline.Overseas candidates - if you are out of the country this academic year, please clearly state this in your application, along with dates you will be able to attend an interview in London. Please note that you cannot apply for a Vacation Scheme and a Training Contract within the same recruitment year.Find out more about us:If you would like to find out more about Ashurst and develop your skills, why not consider undertaking one of our virtual experience programmes. You may also wish to visit our Emerging Talent Hub which has many resources available regarding our application process along with lots of insights from our people. Please click to find out more.For further information on candidate eligibility, our application and assessment process, key dates as well as general FAQs, please visit our website.Speak up!Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to