NEW: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026-27

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi all!

Vacation Scheme application season is here!

Here are the firms that have announced their application open and closing dates for Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes 2026/27 so far:

(This list is dynamic and will be updated as firms release their application windows) LAST EDITED: Sunday 19 July 2026

Autumn Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:

Opening Date	Closing Date	Scheme Dates	Firm Name	Rolling/Non-Rolling
15 July 2026	27 August 2026	2 November - 13 November 2026	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Non-Rolling

Winter Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:

Opening Date	Closing Date	Scheme Dates	Firm Name	Rolling/Non-Rolling
15 July 2026	13 September 2026	30 November - 11 December 2026	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Non-Rolling
24 August 2026	25 September 2026	30 November - 11 December 2026	Paul, Weiss	Non-Rolling

Spring Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:

Opening Date	Closing Date	Scheme Dates	Firm Name	Rolling/Non-Rolling
15 July 2026	20 December 2026	5 April - 16 April 2026	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Non-Rolling
24 August 2026	14 December 2026	5 April - 16 April 2026	Paul, Weiss	Non-Rolling

Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:

Opening Date	Closing Date	Scheme Dates	Firm Name	Rolling/Non-Rolling
15 July 2026	20 December 2026	14 June - 25 June 2026	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Non-Rolling

I will keep this thread updated as firms announce their application windows, so feel free to bookmark this thread and check back regularly.

If you notice any firms I have missed or have any suggestions for improving the thread, please let me know. Best of luck with your applications, and don't forget to keep us updated on how you get on!

 

[cooked2000]

Will there be a version of this for Open Days?