Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

Niyati Nagda

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Hello everyone!

With the application season for Training Contracts upon us, I have created this thread to track the deadlines for different law firms.

Below, you will find a list of firms currently open or opening soon, including their closing date.

Keep in mind that this list will be updated regularly and I am making sure we have a verified source for each firm.

May 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
29 May 20239 July 20232026Norton Rose FulbrightFinalists and graduates of all subjects

July 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
3 July 202313 August 20232025Latham & WatkinsNone

September 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
1 September 202330 November 2023 at 11:59pm2026Slaughter and MayOpen only for (Law/Non Law) Finalists and Graduates
1 September 202310 December 20232026SkaddenApplications for a TC can only be made through a place on the Vacation Schemes
1 September 202316 January 20242026Gibson DunnApplications for a TC can only be made through a place on the Vacation Schemes
4 September 202323 November 20232025
2026
Clifford ChanceNone
14 September 202312 January 2024 2026Bird & BirdNone
25 September 202319 July 20242026MacfarlanesNone

October 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
1 October 2023TBC2026FieldfisherNone
1 October 202331 July 20242026Stephenson HarwoodNone
1 October 202331 March 20242026Mayer BrownNone
2 October 202317 November 20232026Allen & OveryFinal- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree. For the March 2026 start date, non-law students who have successfully completed the GDL / PGDL course are also eligible;
2 October 202314 December 20232026LinklatersNone

December 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
December 2023June 20242026DentonsPenultimate year law students, all final year students, and graduates;

January 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
1 January 2024TBC2026Reed SmithNone
8 January 202429 March 20242026 - 2027 (Exact date to be confirmed)AshurstNone

February 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart in Firm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
1 February 20241 April 20242026Baker McKenzieNone

March 2023​

Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
March 2024Not Specified2026Eversheds SutherlandNone


Please feel free to drop any queries or suggestions to best utilise this thread. All the best!
 
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EliteWhovian

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    Apologies if this is a silly question but does 'Applications for a TC can only be made through a place on the Vacation Schemes' mean you can switch a VS offer for a TC offer? Or do you have to go through the VS process normally?
     

    leaaa2023

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    @Jessica Booker Given that ACs require a written exercise that includes either a memo, letter, or both. Can you provide some insights on how we should make them differ? Does the memo use bullet points? Does it require headings? What are the structures I should use for both of them?

    Thanks!
     
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    AndreaMartins

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    [FOR VACATION SCHEME DEADLINES, CLICK HERE]

    Hello everyone!

    With the application season for Training Contracts upon us, I have created this thread to track the deadlines for different law firms.

    Below, you will find a list of firms currently open or opening soon, including their closing date.

    Keep in mind that this list will be updated regularly and I am making sure we have a verified source for each firm.

    May 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    29 May 20239 July 20232026Norton Rose FulbrightFinalists and graduates of all subjects

    July 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    3 July 202313 August 20232025Latham & WatkinsNone

    September 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    1 September 202330 November 2023 at 11:59pm2026Slaughter and MayOpen only for (Law/Non Law) Finalists and Graduates
    1 September 202310 December 20232026SkaddenApplications for a TC can only be made through a place on the Vacation Schemes
    1 September 202316 January 20242026Gibson DunnApplications for a TC can only be made through a place on the Vacation Schemes

    October 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    1 October 202331 July 20242026Stephenson HarwoodNone
    2 October 202317 November 20232026Allen & OveryFinal- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree. For the March 2026 start date, non-law students who have successfully completed the GDL / PGDL course are also eligible;
    2 October 202314 December 20232026LinklatersNone

    December 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    December 2023June 20242026DentonsPenultimate year law students, all final year students, and graduates;

    January 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    8 January 202429 March 20242026 - 2027 (Exact date to be confirmed)AshurstNone

    March 2023​

    Opening DateClosing DateStart inFirm NamePrerequisites and Eligibility
    March 2024Not Specified2026Eversheds SutherlandNone


    Please feel free to drop any queries or suggestions to best utilise this thread. All the best!
    Hey!checkout CC, their dates are out now: https://careers.cliffordchance.com/london/apply-now.html
     

    I’m_Batman

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    The Slaughter & May website has Spring Scheme and Open Days as open on Monday 2 October 2023 and will close on Friday 5 January 2024 FYI
     

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