Summer Vacation Scheme

This application is for a Summer Vacation Scheme (SVS) taking place the week commencing Monday 16 June 2025. Please be aware no other dates are available. 

This week-long paid placement at one of our offices will provide you with first-hand experience at Weightmans.

You will be allocated a buddy for the week and be invited to attend training and skills workshops, which have been designed to develop your understanding of how the business works and what life as a solicitor is like at Weightmans.

• You are an undergraduate student who is interested in becoming a solicitor. You can apply from first year for law students and second year for non-law students.
• You are available to attend w/c 16 June 2025.
• You must have right to work in the UK. This scheme does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2024 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.

Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Gain experience in a firm where people matter – We See the Possibility in you.