At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in law and develop essential skills for your legal career.
- Company: Join Kennedys, a leading law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Networking opportunities, workshops, and potential pathway to a Training Contract.
- Other info: Participate in diverse practice areas and enhance your commercial awareness.
- Why this job: Kick-start your legal career with real-world insights and connections.
- Qualifications: Open to law graduates and non-law graduates with a law conversion course.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Our one-week Spring Vacation Scheme in London offers eligible students and graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into life at Kennedys while developing the skills, confidence and connections needed to kick-start a legal career. Applicants should have a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career and be committed to commencing a Training Contract in September 2028 if offered one.
Throughout the week, you'll gain exposure to our work, learn from legal professionals, and experience our collaborative culture. You'll have the opportunity to take part in workshops, skills sessions, and networking events, while building a deeper understanding of the legal profession and our clients' industries.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Experience work across a range of practice areas
- Learn from legal professionals through workshops and skills sessions
- Connect with trainees, associates, senior lawyers, and partners
- Develop your commercial awareness and understanding of the legal sector
- Build confidence and practical skills that will support your future career
Our 2027 Vacation Scheme is the primary route to securing a 2028 Training Contract at Kennedys, although we may also recruit directly for Training Contracts where business needs require. Please note that participation in, or completion of, the scheme does not guarantee a Training Contract offer. Training Contract offers will be made based on performance during the scheme and the firm's recruitment requirements.
Practice areas include:
- Banking and finance
- Commercial
- Compliance
- Construction
- Corporate
- Corporate / M&A
- Data, privacy and cybersecurity
- Employment
- ESG
- Insurance
- Investigations
- Product liability
- Projects
- Real estate
- Regulatory and compliance
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Sustainability
- Tax
- White collar defence and investigations
Eligibility includes law graduates or non-law graduates who will have completed a law conversion course (such as the PGDL or equivalent) by September 2027.
London Spring Vacation Scheme 2027 employer: All About Careers Ltd.
RPC is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees through a unique solicitor apprenticeship programme. With a competitive starting salary, a generous benefits package tailored to individual needs, and a commitment to inclusivity, RPC fosters a supportive work culture where every apprentice can thrive both professionally and personally. Located in a vibrant city, this role offers not only valuable legal experience but also opportunities for meaningful connections and a balanced lifestyle.
