Slaughter And May
work experience

Summer Work Experience Scheme 2026

Job description

Our summer work experience schemes are designed to offer you the opportunity to experience life as a trainee at the firm and find out more about our work and our culture.

During the scheme, you will sit in one of our legal groups and will get involved in legal work and conducting hands-on legal research. There will be a trainee solicitor assigned to you, who will help you to settle in and will be available throughout your scheme to answer any questions and assist with any tasks you may be given.

Throughout your time in the firm, you will also take part in training, workshops and interactive case studies, and different social activities will be organised to give you opportunities to talk with partners, associates and trainees outside the office.

The dates of our 2026 schemes are:

  • Scheme 1 (law students): Monday 22 June - Friday 10 July 2026
  • Scheme 2 (law students): Monday 13 July - Friday 31 July 2026
  • Scheme 3 (non-law students): Tuesday 1 September - Friday 18 September 2026.

What we are looking for

Our summer work experience schemes are for penultimate year students (and first year students on a two-year accelerated law degree).

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
London
Salary
£500 per week

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

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

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Closing date:  5 December 2025

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