Want to know when to apply for 2027 law internships? Our list of application deadlines for law internships includes the dates you need to know. Whether you want to be a summer legal intern or are searching for a law internship or vacation scheme for another time of year, we're here to help you apply on time.
Track application deadlines for legal internships
It's easy to track deadlines for 2027 law internships with our handy list. If you're interested in an internship, just click the save icon and we'll add it to your personal deadline tracker – simple. If you don't find what you're looking for, keep checking back. Whenever 2027 law summer internships or vacation scheme opportunities are listed on our website, their application deadlines will automatically appear here. Still looking for more? Visit our listings for law graduate jobs and legal internships.
Key application deadline dates for 2027 Law Internships
30th Sep 2026
5th Oct 2026
- Hogan Lovells CadwaladerWinter Vacation Scheme
9th Oct 2026
- Covington & Burling LLPLegal Horizons Programme 2026
16th Oct 2026
23rd Oct 2026
- DLA PiperSummer Internship 2027
27th Oct 2026
- DLA PiperSummer Internship 2027
- DLA PiperSummer Internship 2027
30th Oct 2026
- MacfarlanesSpring Vacation Scheme 2027
6th Nov 2026
- FieldfisherVacation Scheme - Birmingham
- FieldfisherVacation Scheme - London
9th Nov 2026
- A&O ShearmanSummer Vacation Scheme 2027
19th Nov 2026
- Clyde & Co LLPSummer Vacation Scheme Scotland 2027
- Clyde & Co LLPSummer Vacation Scheme London 2027
27th Nov 2026
- DLA PiperSummer Internship 2027
30th Nov 2026
- Arnold & PorterSpring Vacation Scheme 2027
1st Dec 2026
- Herbert Smith Freehills KramerSummer Vacation Scheme - London 2027
- Herbert Smith Freehills KramerSpring Vacation Scheme - London 2027
4th Dec 2026
- Mayer BrownVacation Scheme London 2027
6th Dec 2026
- Latham & WatkinsSummer Vacation Scheme 2027
- Latham & WatkinsSpring Vacation Scheme 2027
10th Dec 2026
- Hogan Lovells CadwaladerSummer Vacation Scheme
- Hogan Lovells CadwaladerSpring Vacation Scheme
18th Dec 2026
- Reed SmithVacation Schemes 2027
31st Dec 2026
4th Jan 2027
8th Jan 2027
15th Jan 2027
- Covington & Burling LLPSummer Vacation Scheme 2027
29th Jan 2027
- DLA PiperSummer Internship 2027
31st Jan 2027
- Latham & WatkinsFirst-Year Spring Scheme 2027
Rolling Deadlines
- Clifford ChanceGlobal Virtual Internships
- Covington & Burling LLPLegal Internship 2027
- DLA PiperVirtual job simulation
- Herbert Smith Freehills KramerDigital Law Group Virtual Internship
- Herbert Smith Freehills KramerInternational Mergers Virtual Internship
Many more roles listed under Internships 2027
Questioning which area you'd like to work in within law? Or maybe you're considering a career in a different industry? Check out our Career Path Guides, which outline different sectors and the roles available within them. Summer legal internships offer a fantastic opportunity to begin your law career, but it's always worth exploring your options.
Need help with your applications for 2027 law summer internships?
If you want to be a summer law intern (or any other kind of legal intern), the first thing you need to do is impress with your application. Law internships are competitive, so you need to learn how to write a great CV. Having a CV that wows is the first step. We've also put together guides to help you through later stages of the recruitment process, including job interviews, assessment centres and psychometric tests. Good luck!