Spring Vacation Scheme 2026

Spring Vacation Scheme 2026 — Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, City of London

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is offering its Spring Vacation Scheme 2026 for students interested in a career at one of the world's leading law firms. This two-week programme at 100 Bishopsgate provides an intensive introduction to commercial legal practice at the highest level.

The spring scheme is particularly suited to first-year and penultimate-year law students, as well as non-law students exploring a career in the legal profession. Participants experience life in the firm's practice areas and are assessed for fast-track entry to the training contract interview process.

Vacation Scheme Details

• Duration: 2-week Spring Vacation Scheme
• Dates: Spring 2026 (March/April)
• Location: 100 Bishopsgate, City of London
• Remuneration: Competitive weekly stipend
• Fast-track: Strong performers fast-tracked to training contract interviews

Eligibility: Open to first-year, penultimate-year, and final-year students in any discipline. Students from underrepresented backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Spend two weeks in a practice area working on live and simulated matters
• Attend presentations from partners and associates across all practice areas
• Complete assessed skills exercises and receive formal feedback
• Network with trainees, associates, and partners
• Gain genuine insight into what it means to train and work at Freshfields
• Participate in social events designed to showcase the firm's culture

• First-year, penultimate-year, or final-year undergraduate (any discipline) or GDL student
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree
• Strong academic record and genuine interest in commercial law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Curiosity about international business and legal markets
• Right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the scheme