At Travers Smith, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one—speaking to clients, joining meetings, and managing your own work, all with plenty of support and guidance. That’s why we look for people who match academic strength with clear-headed judgement and practical sense.
The Early Careers team at Travers Smith is dedicated to finding the very best future lawyers whether you’re applying as a school leaver, university student, or graduate - who not only meet our high standards of excellence but also share our people-focused values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who have the ambition, drive, and curiosity to build a successful legal career, and we’re committed to giving you the support and opportunities you need to grow. If you’re keen to challenge yourself intellectually and want to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive firm where you’ll be celebrated for who you are, we’d love to hear from you.
We take law and non-law students, with genuinely no preference for one over the other - over 45% of our trainees have non-law backgrounds.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Our Vacation Schemes take place twice in the year in the form of three 2-week schemes in the Summer.
The schemes follow our internal programme, which includes a number of talks, workshops, a case study and a negotiating exercise. There will be department insights and close contact with Trainees, with the two weeks designed specifically to give students an authentic taste of a City lawyer's work. There are also working lunches and informal evening events.
Vacation Scheme students are paid £750 for completing each week. However, you must complete all three assessments on the scheme to be eligible for
Summer Vacation Scheme 2027 in London employer: Travers Smith
At Travers Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead impactful business initiatives, making every day rewarding and meaningful. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your insights and contributions as we drive strategic growth together.
