Spring & Summer Vacation Scheme 2027 – Commercial Law, London

About the role

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees, is running its 2027 Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes in London. The two-week schemes give participants insight into life as a commercial lawyer and lead to an assessment for an offer of a Training Contract. Applications open on 7 September 2026 and close on 4 December 2026.

Scheme dates and format

• Spring Vacation Scheme: 5 April to 16 April 2027
• Summer Vacation Scheme 1: 7 June to 18 June 2027
• Summer Vacation Scheme 2: 28 June to 9 July 2027
• All schemes are held in the London office; in-person and virtual assessment days are in late January and early February 2027, with virtual spots reserved for those unable to attend in person.

Who we are looking for

• Penultimate year students, finalists and graduates of law and non-law subjects
• Recruiting for March and September 2029 start dates
• Innovative, commercial people who value the work they do and appreciate diversity

What we offer

• Paid at £500 per week during the scheme
• First-hand experience of life as a commercial lawyer and insight into the firm's work
• Information on the Training Contract, post-offer process and support through the LLC and SQE