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

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Goodwin vacation scheme:

Vacation scheme dates: 05 - 16 Apr 2027
Applications open: 04 Sept 2026
Applications close: 04 Dec 2026

Open day dates: 3, 10 and 12 Nov 2026
Applications open: 04 Sept 2026
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Ropes & Gray vacation schemes:

Spring vac scheme dates: 12 April- 23 Apr 2027
Summer vac scheme dates: 28 June - 9 July 2027
Applications open: 02 Nov 2026
Applications close: 24 Jan 2027

 

[yellowbirds008]

Dechert vac schemes:

Winter vac scheme dates: 07 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Applications open: 01 Sept
Applications close: 16 Oct

Spring vac scheme dates: 30 Mar - 09 Apr 2027
Applications open: 01 Sept 2026
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026

Open day date: 16 Nov 2026
Applications open: 01 Sept 2026
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026

do you know if they’re rolling?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

do you know if they’re rolling?

Dechert is rolling, ropes and Goodwin non rolling.

Forgot to put that into the posts above my bad.​

 

[yellowbirds008]

Dechert is rolling, ropes and Goodwin non rolling.

Forgot to put that into the posts above my bad.​

Thank youu!!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Weil vacation schemes (rolling):

Spring vacation scheme 1: 15 Mar - 25 Mar 2027
Spring vacation scheme 2: 30 Mar - 9 April 2027
Applications open: 01 Oct 2026
Applications close: 01 Dec 2026

They are rolling but they’ll review all apps before any AC invites are sent out so maybe semi rolling?​

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

The VS dates for Dechert, Goodwin and Ropes have also been released (and I posted them on this thread the other day), so could they also be added to the tracker thingy too please? @Abbie Whitlock​

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Norton Rose Fulbright vacation schemes:

Spring scheme dates: 05 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Summer scheme dates (1): 07 June - 18 June 2027
Summer scheme dates (2): 28 June - 09 July 2027

Applications open: 01 Sept 2026
Applications close: 04 Dec 2026

Not sure if they’re rolling or non rolling tbh.

 

[sarg1234]

Norton Rose Fulbright vacation schemes:

Spring scheme dates: 05 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Summer scheme dates (1): 07 June - 18 June 2027
Summer scheme dates (2): 28 June - 09 July 2027

Applications open: 01 Sept 2026
Applications close: 04 Dec 2026

Not sure if they’re rolling or non rolling tbh.

no winter?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

no winter?

Doesn’t seem like it not sure why. A bunch of firms have gotten rid of 1 scheme date for this cycle.​

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

The VS dates for Dechert, Goodwin and Ropes have also been released (and I posted them on this thread the other day), so could they also be added to the tracker thingy too please? @Abbie Whitlock​

Hi!

Thank you for sharing!

I hadn't added them to the list as I couldn't see any information on the firm's websites for their dates yet (although I've just double-checked again and can see Dechert's, which has now been added). We generally like to only add dates that have either been confirmed with the graduate recruitment team or are listed on the firm website, just to be sure they are accurate.

If you could link where you found these dates, I can then add them - thanks!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Hi!

Thank you for sharing!

I hadn't added them to the list as I couldn't see any information on the firm's websites for their dates yet (although I've just double-checked again and can see Dechert's, which has now been added). We generally like to only add dates that have either been confirmed with the graduate recruitment team or are listed on the firm website, just to be sure they are accurate.

If you could link where you found these dates, I can then add them - thanks!

Hi,

That makes sense tbh. I saw them on legal cheek on each firms profile page. Idk where they get their information from, but it’s mostly always accurate when I compare it to the dates on this thread.​

 

[TheHamlet4]

Is Linklaters not going to open a WS? Haven't seen anything on their website, but Legal Cheeks says otherwise. If I lose one more winter scheme, I am going to have a mental breakdown. :/

 

[1136PX0]

Is Linklaters not going to open a WS? Haven't seen anything on their website, but Legal Cheeks says otherwise. If I lose one more winter scheme, I am going to have a mental breakdown. :/

I feel the same way! They seem to have cut their TC numbers down too (it's now 60, according to LegalCheek, down from 100). Maybe it's because of that?

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

They've also changed their grade requirements from AAB to AAA although I'm not sure how strict they are about it..

I thought Linklaters doesn't have any a-level requirements, just 2:1s in every module?

 

[adfs456]

I feel the same way! They seem to have cut their TC numbers down too (it's now 60, according to LegalCheek, down from 100). Maybe it's because of that?

Not to add to the fearmongering but I did a vac scheme at Links this year (unsuccessfully), and it seems like less people than usual converted to TCs

 

[mikerossimposter]

I thought Linklaters doesn't have any a-level requirements, just 2:1s in every module?

They require a 2:1 in every module and AAA but do take into account extenuating circumstances for both. They also no longer do a Winter VS.

 

[Legal12345]

With Abbie gone, is this deadline tracker going to still be regularly updated?

 

[aanushhhkaaaa]

With Abbie gone, is this deadline tracker going to still be regularly updated?

i dont think so

 

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

With Abbie gone, is this deadline tracker going to still be regularly updated?

Hi , yes it will be regularly updated. Currently, we have been going through a short transitional period but we are back on track in regards to the firm deadlines. Feel free to tag me if you feel like something is missing.