Vacation Scheme - Summer 2027

Osborne Clarke is a successful law firm with a global footprint and a clear strategic vision, working alongside interesting clients on their most vital matters. We are a firm that never stands still, that cares about its people, and invests in the future.

At Osborne Clarke the challenges of tomorrow are the focus of today. By we've been able to hone our knowledge and expertise to the changes that will have the biggest impact for our clients. Our approach to client service combines sharp legal expertise, in-depth understanding of our clients and the sectors they operate in, and the issues driving transformation across their business.

Like any private practice, legal expertise is at the heart of everything we do. But what makes us distinctive? For a start, you will get involved in truly fascinating work. The variety of our deals and the diversity of our clients provide an exciting and immersive commercial framework. This is a firm where fresh ideas are highly prized, and we're never afraid to take a view. It is also firm with a coherent commercial vision, with a clear direction, supported by a compelling sense of purpose and identity. Finally, there's our culture. We know first-hand what inviting a diversity of perspectives delivers – creativity, innovation and a truly inspiring workplace. That’s why there's no one type of Osborne Clarke lawyer. And why your story, your ideas and who you are matters from Day 1.

Our vacation scheme

The best way to really know if Osborne Clarke is the firm for you is to experience it all first-hand on our two-week summer vacation scheme. You'll get an insight into the day-to-day of a global commercial firm, soak up the culture and get to do real work with expert supervision. Like most things in life, you get out what you put in. Rather than observing us from the side-lines, we want you to take an active role in your experience with us. Which means that while you'll be given a comprehensive (and educational) programme to follow, you'll also be given the space – and encouragement – to take the initiative, dive in deeper to the areas that interest you, and truly make the most of your time with us.

As well as shadowing the lawyers and experiencing legal work up close, you'll take part in regular in-depth knowledge sessions with partners from across the firm, covering the most important themes impacting the legal industry and world at large. You'll also attend a selection of social events, giving you the opportunity to flex those networking skills.

Scheme date:

Summer 2027

Any disability disclosure will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively. Adjustments can be made and support requirements taken into consideration during the application process to enable you to best demonstrate your abilities and achievements. You can contact us via email at [email protected]. There is also room within the application form to request adjustments.

Who can apply?

- Penultimate year onwards

- Law and non-law

- No minimum degree requirement

- UK right to work required

- One application per recruitment cycle

What we're looking for

We're looking for the qualities that make a great Osborne Clarke lawyer. The ability to listen, learn and collaborate; a passion for excellent client service; a genuine interest in the business environment; a problem-solving approach; and – of course – the drive and motivation to succeed. We have no minimum academic criteria, and use the Rare Contextual System to allow added appreciation of the context in which your academic achievements have been gained.

We know that academic results are only one part of your story, and for many reasons they may not always truly reflect your talents or abilities. That’s why we’ve partnered with Rare, a multi-award winning diversity company, to integrate their Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) into our recruitment process. The CRS enables us to further understand the context in which applicants’ experiences have been gained, and recruit the very best people from a range of backgrounds. There’s also space within the application form to disclose any mitigating circumstances so please do share anything you feel to be important.

Our Vacation Scheme is exclusively available to candidates who are able to commence training with Osborne Clarke in two years’ time.