Hi everyone!
We have put together a list of law firms that are currently accepting applications for open days and insight schemes (including those aimed at first-year students). These events are a great way to learn more about individual firms and ask questions, and are particularly valuable if you are planning to apply via the direct training contract route.
(This list is dynamic and will be updated as firms release their application windows) LAST EDITED: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2026/27
We will continue to update this thread throughout the 2026-27 application cycle as more firms open their applications, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest opportunities.
You can find the Vacation Scheme Deadlines thread here: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026-27.
Best of luck with your applications!
We have put together a list of law firms that are currently accepting applications for open days and insight schemes (including those aimed at first-year students). These events are a great way to learn more about individual firms and ask questions, and are particularly valuable if you are planning to apply via the direct training contract route.
(This list is dynamic and will be updated as firms release their application windows) LAST EDITED: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2026/27
| Name | Opening Date | Closing Date | Event Date | Additional Comments |
| Simpson Thacher (July Open Day) | 18 June 2026 | 1 July 2026 | 22 July 2026 | CLOSED |
| Simpson Thacher (August Open Day) | 18 June 2026 | 26 July 2026 | 12 August 2026 | CLOSED |
| Simpson Thacher (September Open Day) | 18 June 2026 | 30 August 2026 | 21 September 2026 | Find more information here |
| Simpson Thacher (October Open Day) | 18 June 2026 | 13 September 2026 | 7 October 2026 | Find more information here |
| Gibson Dunn First Year Insight Day (In-Person) | 1 September 2026 | 12 February 2027 | 18 March 2027 | Find more information here |
| Gibson Dunn First Year Insight Day (Virtual) | 1 September 2026 | 12 February 2027 | 25 March 2027 | Find more information here |
| Milbank (Traditional Track) | 3 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 | Find more information here |
| Milbank (Leveraged Finance Track) | 3 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 21 October 2026 | Find more information here |
We will continue to update this thread throughout the 2026-27 application cycle as more firms open their applications, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest opportunities.
You can find the Vacation Scheme Deadlines thread here: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2026-27.
Best of luck with your applications!
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