If you're looking to get a head start on your legal career, our summer vacation scheme gives you the opportunity to experience life and work at Browne Jacobson.
We offer around 10 places on our summer vacation scheme across all of our offices, which takes place in the last two weeks of June. You will be given the opportunity to undertake real work as well as learn more about the legal departments and the firm through interaction with our people. During the scheme, candidates will have their performance assessed for a training contract.
Your placement will be in one of our legal teams where you will work on a range of tasks, and throughout your time with us, you will be supported by a supervisor and your performance will be reviewed with you and feedback given. As well as spending time with a legal team, the two weeks will also include:
- training and development activities and a project to help you build/develop your skills
- opportunities to speak to our trainee solicitors, managing partner, lawyers etc.
- talks from our departments so you can find out more about the firm, the work we do and our clients
You will also be provided with financial assistance (£250 per week) to help with travel and/or accommodation costs.
The application process includes an online application form and online assessments (deductive and inductive reasoning). Should you be successful through that stage you will be invited to a telephone interview (usually lasts around 15 minutes) so we can find out more about your skills and experience. The final stage is an assessment centre which will comprise of a range of different activities which generally include; a case study, group activity, written exercise and interview.
Throughout the selection and assessment process, we will be looking for a range of attributes which typically include:
- commitment, ambition and enthusiasm for law - we want to know that you are serious about your career in law
- practical approach - our clients want a common sense and commercial approach when solving their legal and business problems
- commercial awareness - are you aware of what is happening in the business world?
- willingness to accept responsibility – as a trainee, you’ll be managing your own time and handling your own cases so we need to know that you’re up for the job
- teamwork - we want you to be able to use your own initiative and have the ability to work in a team
- resilience – do you have the resilience to adapt to setbacks?
- drive - we look for people who get things done
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the 2022 summer vacation scheme take place?
We will be running our summer vacation scheme from 20th June to 1st July 2022.
What is the closing date for applications?
You will need to submit your online application for our 2022 summer vacation scheme by 15 March 2022.
Am I eligible to apply?
You need to be able to start a training contract in 2024, so the earliest you can apply is in the penultimate year of a law degree or final year of a non-law degree. We welcome applications from graduates and career changers.
Can I apply if I already work at Browne Jacobson?
The summer vacation scheme is open to external candidates only. Individuals already working at the firm will be able to apply for a training contract, please refer to the firm’s intranet for further details.
Can I still apply for a training contract?
All applications for the summer vacation scheme will also be considered for a training contract. Our online application system will only allow you to make one application for either a training contract or summer vacation scheme.
Do I need to attend the full 2 weeks?
Yes. Whilst you are with us you are being assessed for a training contract so we would require you to attend every day. If you are going to struggle to attend the full 2 weeks please get in contact to discuss.
Where can I find out more about being a trainee solicitor?
For information about life as a trainee visit their blog at www.traineetalk.co.uk.More information about our training contacts can be found here.
What should I do next?
If you want to apply for a summer vacation scheme you will need to complete an online application by 15 March 2022. Assessment centres usually take place in April/May.