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At Jones Day, an application for a Vacation Scheme is also an application for a Training Contract. Read on for more information about each programme.

Vacation Scheme 2026

Employer Jones Day
Salary(Per Week) £500
Location London
Vacancies
Deadline09/01/2026
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Non-Rotational Training Contract

Our distinctive training contract structure is integral to our culture and success and the benefits are felt at every level. In the absence of a rigid seat-system, trainees have the flexibility to mould their career from the earliest opportunity and enjoy a high level of responsibility. Our trainees are quickly integrated into various teams across the Firm and gain unparalleled exposure to different areas of law. Trainees are never held back by set ‘trainee’ tasks or have to drop an interesting case or deal to move on to another department. This aids strong client bonds and opportunities to assist on all aspects of a transaction.

Vacation Schemes

A two-week vacation scheme is the ideal opportunity to discover whether our distinctive way of training suits you. During a scheme you will work on real, client matters, join group exercises and interactive workshops. The very nature of the scheme also helps to determine your suitability to our distinctive way of training, and each individual is encouraged to really consider whether it is right for them.

You can apply for a Vacation Scheme in 2025/2026 which is also an application for a Training Contract to commence in September 2028.

We recruit approximately 15 trainees per year, who are selected from the pool of Vacation Scheme candidates.

WINTER SCHEME (1 – 12 December 2025)

Applications open: 1 September 2025

Application deadline: 17 October 2025

SPRING SCHEME (16 – 27 March 2026)

Applications open: 1 September 2025

Application deadline: 28 November 2025

SUMMER SCHEME (29 June - 10 July 2026)

Applications open: 1 September 2025

Application deadline: 9 January 2026

How to apply

We strongly recommend attending one of our events to find out more before submitting any application. We also recommend applying early as we recruit on a rolling basis. Event details are available on our website.

Apply online from 1 September at www.apply4law.com/Jonesday

The stages of our recruitment process are outlined below:

Application screened by the graduate recruitment team (we may also request an academic reference)
Online interview with two senior lawyers
In-person Assessment Centre at our London office
Vacation Scheme (throughout which candidates will be assessed for Training Contract positions).

All schemes open to final year students, graduates and postgraduates of any degree discipline and penultimate year students of a qualifying law degree.