We understand that choosing the right place to begin your career is a pivotal decision. At Dentons, we offer you the chance to balance genuine work experiences with training and networking opportunities, providing a glimpse of what a career here could entail. Our two-week scheme will offer you, and us, valuable insights into whether we’re a perfect match.

During each scheme, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in at least two practice areas, working with your supervisor and collaborating closely with a fellow trainee buddy. We’re committed to offering you a genuine taste of life at Dentons, and you will be entrusted with real responsibilities to match.

Each scheme includes:

• 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
• Two rotations across our key practice areas providing you with hands-on experience on a range of complex matters
• Training sessions: To deepen your understanding of our expertise
• Networking and social events: Enabling you to build valuable connections through our firm-wide events and networking sessions with professionals at various stages of their careers

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 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

Eligibility

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

Scotland: Penultimate year Scots Law students, final year Scots Law students and Scots Law graduates

Scheme Dates

Spring: 1 – 11 April 2025

• Milton Keynes
• London

Summer: 2 – 13 June 2025

• Central Belt – Candidates will have the opportunity to spend one week in each of our Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.

Application Windows

• Applications for our London  Spring Vacation Scheme will open on 1 October 2024 and close 25 November 2024
• Applications for our Milton Keynes Spring Vacation Scheme will open on 1 October 2024 and close 1 December 2024
• Applications for our Scotland Summer Vacation Scheme will open on 1 October 2024 and close 3 January 2025

To access the application form, please click the ‘Apply‘ button on the top bar and find out more about how to apply.

Please review our FAQs before you start your application.

Not ready to apply to the Vacation Scheme just yet? Apply to attend one of our Open Days to get a glimpse into life at Dentons through interactions with our Partners, Associates, Trainees and Early Careers Team. In the meantime, sign up to Dentons.Next Talent to gain exclusive access to webinars, workshops and receive reminders of future events and opportunities.