Ready to pursue your future in law? This page brings together key application deadlines for 2027 law graduate schemes, training contracts and entry-level law graduate jobs. Whether you're aiming for a corporate law trainee role, a paralegal graduate job or a solicitor training contract, staying on top of deadlines is vital. Apply early to give yourself the best chance of success.
Track deadlines for 2027 law graduate schemes and training contracts
This page updates automatically whenever a new law graduate scheme, training contract or trainee solicitor job is listed on our site. If you're looking for entry-level roles for law grads, from paralegal graduate jobs through to corporate law trainee positions, you'll find the key application deadlines here.
Save roles directly to your personal deadline tracker when you see an opportunity you want to apply for. Keen to explore more? Browse law graduate jobs and internships by employer and location.
Key application deadline dates for 2027 Law Graduate Schemes
13th Nov 2026
18th Nov 2026
- Clifford ChanceLondon Training Contract
- Gowling WLGBirmingham Direct Training Contract 2029
- Gowling WLGLondon Direct Training Contract 2029
19th Nov 2026
- Clyde & Co LLPTraining Contract Scotland 2028
- Clyde & Co LLPTraining Contract 2028
23rd Nov 2026
30th Nov 2026
- Winston TaylorTraining Contract 2029
1st Dec 2026
- Irwin MitchellTraining Contract 2028 (Business Services Group)
3rd Dec 2026
- LinklatersDirect Training Contract 2029/2030
4th Dec 2026
21st Dec 2026
- Lewis Silkin LLPTraining Contract 2029
- Lewis Silkin LLPTraining Contract 2029
3rd Jan 2027
- Bristows LLP2029 Training Contract
5th Jan 2027
- Addleshaw GoddardTraining contract 2029
- Addleshaw GoddardScotland Training Contract 2029
8th Jan 2027
- White & Case LLPMiddle East Training Contract 2028/2029
10th Jan 2027
- Hill DickinsonTraining Contract 2029
15th Jan 2027
- Osborne ClarkeTraining Contract 2029- Reading
- Osborne ClarkeTraining Contract 2029- London
- Travers Smith LLPTraining Contract September 2028
25th Jan 2027
2nd Feb 2027
- Addleshaw GoddardDublin Training Contract 2029
26th Feb 2027
- KennedysLondon Training Contract 2028
7th Mar 2027
- Arnold & PorterTraining Contract 2029
15th Mar 2027
- RPC LegalTraining Contract
31st Mar 2027
- Mayer BrownTraining Contract London 2029
28th Jun 2027
- Watson Farley & WilliamsTraining Contract 2029
8th Jul 2027
Rolling Deadlines
- Helix LawLitigation Paralegal - June 2027
- Latham & WatkinsBrussels Antitrust & Competition Traineeship
- White & Case LLPTraining Contract: September 2029 and March 2030
Many more roles listed under Graduate Schemes 2027
Not sure how law graduate opportunities work and need more information? Our Law Career Path Guide breaks down everything you need to know, from different routes into law to the skills firms are looking for and the best ways to build a successful legal career.
Need tips on creating a successful application for a law grad scheme or training contract?
Competition for law graduate schemes is intense, so your application needs to be carefully thought out. Start with a strong CV that highlights your academic achievements, legal work experience and transferable skills. Most firms with graduate programmes will use online assessments and hold interviews, so practise in advance. If you progress, you may face an assessment centre, so check out our advice for how to stand out.