Legal Vacation Scheme - Legal Services - London
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree and either the LPC or SQE by August 2026. Candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in business law and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Job Description
Line of Service
TaxIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Legal Services - Employment & PensionsManagement Level
Intern/TraineeJob Description & Summary
Legal Summer Vacation Scheme
Our two-week paid Legal Summer Vacation Scheme is the principal route towards securing a training contract with us. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary, join client meetings, conduct research and practise legal drafting while working and training directly alongside our expert lawyers.
This programme is a great way to find out how we work and see for yourself the ways in which we’re truly unique in the legal marketplace, gaining valuable legal work experience during your time with us.
Legal Services
PwC has one of the most extensive legal services networks in the world. Our client-facing legal practice is an exciting place to launch your legal career. We are focused on providing our graduates with high-quality legal training and daily exposure to broader business skills. By providing strategic guidance and support to all kinds of clients and industries, you’ll build a broad perspective on the business world while developing your legal knowledge.
Apply for these programmes if:
You have a strategic mind
You have a keen interest in business law
You are passionate about supporting clients
You love solving problems
What you'll need
Law students
To be eligible, you must have completed and passed an undergraduate law degree. In addition, applicants must have completed and passed either the LPC or the SQE by August 2026.
Non-law students
To be eligible, you must have completed and passed an undergraduate degree (or higher) in any subject. Applicants must also have completed and passed the PGDL or MA Law, as well as either the LPC or the SQE, by August 2026.
These requirements apply to all candidates in order to be eligible to join our trainee cohort starting in Autumn 2026.
You need to demonstrate a keen interest in business law.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Reports, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Records Management, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employment Law Counseling, Finance Laws, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Database Maintenance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Proofreading {+ 11 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
YesGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
October 1, 2025Education
Skills
About PwC
At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. PwC: Audit and assurance, consulting and tax services PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. Please reach out to your advisors for specific advice.
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