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: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Autumn Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:
Winter Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:
Spring Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:
Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026/27:
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!
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: Tuesday 21st 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 |
| 3 August 2026 | 7 September 2026 (5pm) | 30 November - 4 December 2026 | A&O Shearman | Non-Rolling |
| 24 August 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 30 November - 11 December 2026 | Paul, Weiss | Non-Rolling |
| 17 August 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 7 December - 11 December 2026 | Sidley Austin | Rolling |
| 1 September 2026 | 5 October 2026 | 30 November - 11 December 2026 | Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | 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 2027 | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Non-Rolling |
| 24 August 2026 | 14 December 2026 | 5 April - 16 April 2027 | Paul, Weiss | Non-Rolling |
| 1 September 2026 | 4 December 2026 | 12 April - 23 April 2027 | Mayer Brown | Rolling |
| 28 September 2026 | 8 January 2027 | 5 April - 16 April 2027 | Sidley Austin | 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 2027 | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Non-Rolling |
| 1 September 2026 | 4 December 2026 | 21 June - 2 July 2027 | Mayer Brown | Rolling |
| 1 September 2026 | 10 December 2026 | Scheme 1: 21 June - 9 July 2027 Scheme 2: 19 July - 6 August 2027 | Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | Rolling |
| 14 September 2026 | 9 November 2026 (5pm) | 5 July - 16 July 2027 | A&O Shearman | Non-Rolling |
| 28 September 2026 | 8 January 2027 | 21 June - 2 July 2027 | Sidley Austin | 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!
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