Training Contract Deadlines

You’ve done your homework, studied the stats, read up on practice areas, and compared the firms that’ve caught your eye – now, it’s time to put your best foot and training contract application forward.

There’s no delaying the inevitable, and, as graduate recruiters were keen to tell us when we collected our list of relevant tips, procrastination rarely improves an application. So, take the time to browse over the following deadlines, make a schedule and pace yourself accordingly – you’ll do great.

Last but not least: good luck, and keep us updated on Twitter!

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Firm Deadline Date Information Add to Calendar
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 17 September 2026 Applications Open Remind me
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 13 December 2026 Applications Close Remind me
Bristows 3 January 2027 deadline for applications for training contracts commencing 2029 Remind me
Charles Russell Speechlys 15 January 2027 When: Remind me
Cooley 4 January 2027 When: Remind me
Fladgate 17 January 2027 Remind me
Haynes Boone 10 January 2027 - Applications open 2 November 2026 Remind me
HFW 8 July 2027 for September 2029/March 2030 training contracts Remind me
K&L Gates 31 July 2027 For training contracts commencing August 2029 Remind me
Kirkland & Ellis 13 December 2026 for 2029 training contracts Remind me
Macfarlanes 28 August 2026 Winter Vacation Scheme Remind me
Macfarlanes 30 October 2026 Spring Vacation Scheme Remind me
Macfarlanes 15 January 2027 First Year Insight Scheme Remind me
Mayer Brown 31 March 2027 Application Deadline Remind me
Payne Hicks Beach 26 March 2027 for 2029 training contracts Remind me
RPC 21 June 2027 When: London Remind me
RPC 15 March 2027 When: Bristol Remind me
Russell-Cooke 3 February 2027 for 2029 training contracts Remind me
Sullivan & Cromwell 31 May 2027 2029 training contracts Remind me