There’s no such thing as ‘typical’ at Dentons. That’s no accident. It’s by design. Our expertise within the Firm is as diverse as the needs of our global clients. Becoming ‘one of us’ means staying true to you. So whoever you are, if you think you’ve got something to contribute we’d urge you to apply and find out.

Take the time to familiarise yourself with our application deadlines, this will help you to plan your application and make the most of the opportunity. We recruit on a rolling basis, so be sure to complete your application as soon as you feel ready.

APPLICATION DATES

Open Days 

Applications for our 2026 Open Days will open on 1 September 2025  and close on 8 February 2026.

Eligibility:

• Scotland: First and second-year law students (studying a qualifying law degree in Scotland).
• England: First-year law students, second-year non-law students.

Vacation Schemes 

• Applications for our Scotland Summer Vacation Scheme will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 23 November 2025
• Applications for our London Spring Vacation Scheme will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 23 November 2025
• Applications for our Milton Keynes Spring Vacation Scheme will open on 1 September 2025 and close 7 December 2025

Eligibility for London and Milton Keynes: Penultimate year law students, all final year students and graduates.

Eligibility for Scotland: Penultimate year Scots Law students, final year Scots Law students and Scots Law graduates.

Trainee Solicitor Programme

• Applications for our 2028 Scotland Trainee Solicitor Programme will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 March 2026
• Applications for our 2028 London Trainee Solicitor Programme will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 January 2026
• Applications for our 2028 Milton Keynes Trainee Solicitor Programme will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 January 2026

Eligibility for London and Milton Keynes: Penultimate year law students, all final year students and graduates.

Eligibility for Central Belt: Penultimate year Scots Law students, final year Scots Law students and Scots Law graduates.

You can find out more about our Application Process here.

Selecting the ideal starting point for your career is a monumental decision, and we’re here to assist you in making the right choice. We recognise that there’s an abundance of information to digest, and sometimes you might crave a bit more insight—and that’s okay.

If you have any questions about our application process, or anything else that’s on your mind, don’t hesitate to reach out. Picking the perfect place to commence your career is a significant decision, and we’re here to ensure you make an informed choice.

Email: earlycareers@dentons.com

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