Slaughter And May
work experience

Spring Forward Programme 2026

Job description

An inclusive and diverse workforce is critical to our firm’s success and we seek the brightest minds to join us. Our clients work with us because they know that they can access exceptional talent.

Data from the Law Society shows that lawyers from ethnic minority or lower socio-economic backgrounds are underrepresented in law firms compared to the undergraduate population at UK universities. In our search for the best talent, we want to improve access to the profession for undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds.

If you are a first-year law student from a lower socio-economic and/or ethnic minority background, our Spring Forward programme has been designed to give you an insight into life as a lawyer at Slaughter and May. This programme aims to develop your understanding of the work and culture of the firm and to provide information and experience for when you make decisions about applying for summer work experience schemes and training contracts in your penultimate year.

The programme includes:

  • A one-week in-person work experience scheme in April 2026. During the one-week scheme, your time will be split between working alongside an associate and taking part in training sessions and skills workshops to help you develop your understanding of our work and build your commercial awareness.
  • Ongoing support including an ongoing ‘buddy’ relationship following the scheme to provide support with the summer scheme application/interview process in your penultimate year.

Our 2026 Spring Forward programme will be taking place in our London office from Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April 2026.

What we are looking for

Our Spring Forward programme is for first year law students (and second year law students on a four-year degree) who are from a lower socio-economic and/or ethnic minority background.

Accepted degree subjects

  • law

Additional job details

Location
London
Salary
£500 per week

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

How to apply

To apply, you will be asked to complete an online application form and attach a CV and responses to three questions. Find out more about the application process.

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Closing date:  7 January 2026

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