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Morrison Foerster recruit Trainee Solicitors solely through their Summer Vacation Scheme. Live opportunities are listed below and you can find out more detail about the opportunity here.

Training Contract

Our approach to learning and development at Morrison Foerster enables trainees to start strong in their legal careers, with an induction that is carefully curated to enhance professional and practical skills developed during formal education. This equips trainees with the essential tools to meet the needs of our colleagues and clients across the firm, both locally and globally. Trainees have access to a variety of mentors to guide them through new experiences and ongoing learning and development opportunities required to underpin their legal skills; from the initial trainee orientation sessions to regular skills-based training, significant daily responsibility, autonomy and opportunity to contribute to our culture and future of the firm. This combined approach stretches trainees to develop core skills and team behaviours while understanding how the business of law delivers exceptional client service on complex global matters.

The training period consists of four, six-month seats, with the potential to complete overseas secondments in some of our international offices or with our clients. Seat options are subject to business and client needs at the time of the rotations however trainees are invited to identify particular areas of interest or skills gaps during seat allocation discussions.

During your training contract, you’ll have the opportunity to work in at least three distinct areas of law. The Transactions A and Litigation teams are two of our core areas of practice in London, but there’s also a wide range of specialised practice areas to get involved in. Trainees have numerous opportunities to work with colleagues across the firm on practice related or client matters along with pro bono projects.

Partners and associates at the firm are committed to supporting trainees to succeed, so you will receive plenty of formal and informal support, including a trainee buddy (a second-year trainee), trainee supervisor (for each of the four seats) and trainee liaison. Your liaison will be a senior associate who will act as your mentor throughout the training contract, helping you to identify strengths, areas for development and stretch opportunities and offering personalised career guidance. There is an active mentoring programme, a formal evaluation and feedback process every quarter and business/career development workshops tailored to individual needs and interests. 

Trainees also have access to our health and wellbeing resources, such as a free subscription to the Calm app and a wealth of online information on our portal. In addition to the above, the Graduate and Trainee Committee are a constant source of resources, guidance and support.

Vacation Scheme

A vacation scheme at Morrison Foerster is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the firm, and for the firm to learn more about you. Morrison Foerster recruits all London trainees from our vacation schemes, so it’s vital that you apply for one if you’re interested in a training contract. 

In 2026, MoFo will be running two, two-week summer vacation schemes from 15 June to 26 June and from 29 June to 10 July. Our vacation schemes are an opportunity for you to showcase your potential. Summer associates will gain a good picture of how much responsibility trainees are given; it’s also a chance to meet and learn more about London-based lawyers and staff. You’ll have the chance to complete live client work for your supervisors, conduct legal research and attend client meetings. The firm’s partners, associates, trainees and our graduate & trainee committee will be on hand to provide support, and you’ll be able to ask them any questions you might have. You’ll also have the chance to attend social events, allowing you to get to know everyone in a more relaxed setting.

Typically, you will sit in two departments during your time with us and get a good understanding of both our transactional and contentious work. We ask our vacation scheme associates to complete assessed tasks and so you should expect to learn a lot about the role of a trainee at MoFo and what is expected of you. 

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