Vacation Scheme 2027 (London)

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia and we are one profit sharing partnership globally.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle some of the world’s most difficult problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

The Role

Our vacation scheme is designed to give you a genuine insight into life at Withers.

During the scheme, you'll gain exposure to our work, our people and our culture, helping you understand what a career at a global law firm could look like. You'll have opportunities to learn more about our practice areas, clients and international platform, whilst experiencing the collaborative way we work across teams and jurisdictions.

Through a variety of activities, you will develop a broader understanding of the legal and commercial issues affecting our clients, build relationships with colleagues across the firm and gain first-hand insight into what makes Withers a distinctive place to build your career.

The scheme provides an opportunity to explore our business, our values and our approach to client service, whilst demonstrating your potential in a supportive and engaging environment. The final day of the vacation scheme incorporates an assessment centre, giving participants the opportunity to be considered for a training contract with the firm.

What are we looking for?

To join us, you'll have a strong academic record but beyond that you'll have the diversity of interests, curiosity and confidence to work with our varied client base.

As the largest law firm in the world focused on the needs of individuals, the ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives is important. We are looking for individuals who are intellectually curious, collaborative and motivated to learn, with an interest in understanding the wider commercial, social and global issues affecting our clients.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Curiosity about the wider commercial, social and global issues affecting our clients.
• Initiative, adaptability and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
• A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a team environment.
• Integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.

Language skills can be beneficial given the international nature of our practice, but they are not essential.

We welcome applications from all degree disciplines and value the different perspectives, experiences and interests that individuals bring to the firm.

Vacation Scheme Dates

• Monday, 8 March to Wednesday, 17 March 2027
• Monday, 7 June to Wednesday, 16 June 2027

The Essential

• Applicants will have, or be on track to achieve:
  
  • A 2:1 degree or above.
  • A minimum of AAB at A-Level (or equivalent qualifications if educated outside the UK).
• We offer a payment of £700 for the duration of the vacation scheme.

Please note that undergraduate applicants must be in the penultimate or final year of a law degree, or the final year of a non-law degree.

Further Information

Please refer to our Graduate Recruitment Brochure for further information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment team.

To avoid any last-minute issues, we recommend submitting your application at least one day before the deadline. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement 

It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.