We are thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural Dublin Vacation Scheme in Summer 2025.

This two-week scheme offers candidates the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of a commercial lawyer at one of our fastest-growing offices in the region.

During the scheme, you will have the opportunity to experience at least two practice areas, working with your supervisor and collaborating closely with your team. We’re committed to offering you a genuine taste of life at Dentons, and you’ll be entrusted with real responsibilities to match.

The two-week scheme includes:

• Two rotations across our key practice areas including our Corporate, Banking, Property and Disputes Teams
• Lunch & Learns: Meet our Innovation, Responsible Business, Talent Development and Pro Bono Teams to get an inside look at how we’re shaping the future of law
• Networking and social events: Build valuable connections through our firm-wide events and networking sessions with professionals at various stages of their careers
• Exposure to real work: Dive into meaningful tasks and projects providing you with hands-on experience

Our schemes are designed to serve as the initial steps in your professional journey, equipping you with the essential tools for success.

Throughout the scheme, you will establish valuable connections that could be key to building your future career. You will not only work closely with your assigned supervisor and team but also engage with the wider firm through a series of interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and social gatherings, all designed to enhance your professional network and contribute to your growth in the legal field.

By participating in our Vacation Scheme, you will automatically be assessed for our Trainee Solicitor Programme. Your performance over the two-week scheme, together with a final interview where you will have the chance to reflect on your experience, will form the basis of this decision.

This could be a transformative beginning to your career in commercial law.

From Autumn 2024, our Early Careers team will be on-campus to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about us. We will also be hosting a series of online webinars on a range of skills and topics. For details on where to find us and how to join these events, please visit our Events and Next.Talent sections on the website.

We understand that taking time away for a Vacation Scheme can present challenges. That’s why we offer additional support including a competitive salary of €500 per week and offering accommodation and travel cover for eligible candidates.

For a detailed discussion on this support, please reach out to us at earlycareers@dentons.com

Our 2025 Dublin Vacation Scheme is open to applicants from all degree disciplines in their penultimate or final year of their undergraduate degree, and to graduates.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong academic performance in your Irish Leaving Certificate (at least 480 points) or equivalent post-16 education
• A 2:1 or higher in your undergraduate degree.

These are broad guidelines, and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply. We review every application holistically and consider all aspects of a candidate’s experiences and background.

Scheme Dates

Our 2025 Dublin Summer Vacation Scheme will take place from Monday 9 June – Friday 20 June in person at our Dublin office.

Applications

Applications will open on 1 October 2024 and close on 26 January 2025. To access the application form, please click the ‘Apply‘ button on the top bar.

Please review our FAQs before you start your application.

Not ready to apply to the Vacation Scheme just yet? Apply to attend our Dublin Insight Event to get a glimpse into life at Dentons through interactions with our Partners, Associates and Early Careers Team. Or have a look at our 2025 Dublin Trainee Solicitor Programme if you are ready to kickstart your legal career.

In the meantime, sign up to Dentons.Next Talent to gain exclusive access to webinars, workshops and receive reminders of future events and opportunities.