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Vacation schemes
Get a taste of life at Freshfields on our vacation schemes. Experience the work we do, develop lifelong skills, and gain a unique insight into our culture.
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Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

Application window: 1 October 2025 - 1 December 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as the window may close before the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Wherever your ambition takes you, our vacation schemes give you the experience, connections and skills to thrive. Gain exposure to the work we do through sitting in a practice area of your choice, and get a comprehensive, realistic insight into the role of a trainee at Freshfields.

How to apply

Our vacation scheme is open to penultimate-year undergraduate students from any degree discipline. As this is a paid placement, you must have the right to work in the UK. If you are on a UK study visa, the scheme must take place outside your term time.  

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Unfortunately, the Summer Vacation Scheme is for penultimate-year undergraduates only. 

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