Law students (second year undergraduate) and non-law students (final year)
This timetable refers mainly to law firms which recruit two years in advance. Check with individual firms for specific application dates and deadlines.
Oct/Nov 2018
Research law firms, attend law fairs, read glossy brochures, apply for winter vacation schemes; non-law students apply for Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
Xmas 2018
Attend vacation scheme; alternatively, relax and enjoy your Christmas.
Jan/Feb 2018
Apply for Easter vacation schemes.
March 2018
Apply for summer vacation schemes.
Easter 2019
Attend vacation scheme; alternatively, relax and enjoy your Easter holidays
May/June 2019
Apply for training contracts and attend interviews.
Summer vacation 2019
Continue to apply for training contracts and attend interviews. Attend vacation scheme or take an enjoyable trip abroad to talk about at interview – it’s more interesting than doing three vacation schemes back-to-back.
Sept 2019
Start final year of degree (law students)/start GDL (non-law students).
Dec 2019
Apply for Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Sept 2020
Start LPC
Sept 2021/March 2022
Start training contract – good luck!
Sept 2023/March 2024
Qualify!