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
23rd Oct 2026
- Foot AnsteyTraining Contract 2027 (Belfast)
31st Oct 2026
- KennedysScotland Traineeship 2028
- KennedysDublin Training Contract 2027
1st Nov 2026
- Helix LawTraining Contract 2027
6th Nov 2026
- FieldfisherClient Onboarding Graduate Programme
13th Nov 2026
18th Nov 2026
- Clifford ChanceLondon Training Contract
- Gowling WLGBirmingham Direct Training Contract 2029
19th Nov 2026
- Clyde & Co LLPTraining Contract 2028
- Clyde & Co LLPTraining Contract Bristol (Energy and Construction) 2028
30th Nov 2026
1st Dec 2026
- Irwin MitchellTraining Contract 2028 (Business Services Group)
3rd Dec 2026
- LinklatersDirect Training Contract 2029/2030
4th Dec 2026
3rd Jan 2027
- Bristows LLP2029 Training Contract
8th Jan 2027
- Hill DickinsonTraining Contract 2029
15th Jan 2027
- Osborne ClarkeTraining Contract 2029- Bristol
- Osborne ClarkeTraining Contract 2029- London
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
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.