Vacation Scheme
Each summer, Lee & Thompson opens its doors for a one-week vacation scheme to offer aspiring solicitors a real taste of working at Lee & Thompson.
The week comprises a series of practical exercises, talks and networking opportunities across the legal departments. Each attendee will receive a contribution towards expenses.
We typically aim to recruit trainee solicitors from the vacation scheme to join our funded 3-year training programme, run in collaboration with the College of Legal Practice. The programme enables you to combine working with studying for the SQE exams. Click here for more information about the SQE programme.
Timings and Availability
The 2027 Vacation Scheme dates will be published later this year, and applications will open in the last week of January 2027 via our website.
Application Requirements and Considerations
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our teams
and we welcome and encourage applications from groups currently
underrepresented in our workforce and across the legal profession. We’re
keen to see applications from anyone who:
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment to pursuing a career as a solicitor in the worlds in
which we are immersed: media, technology and the creative industries; and
- Has an academic background evidencing the applicant’s ability to cope with the demands of the role of a solicitor – we will only consider applicants to have graduated and attained a 2.1 degree in Law OR graduated and attained a 2.1 degree in another subject and completed the law conversion (GDL or the equivalent) by time of joining. If you have extenuating circumstances on attainment level let us know, and we will consider your application.
Selection & Reasonable Adjustments
Our inclusive recruitment and selection process is designed to support all candidates to prepare for an in-person assessment and interview process and to feel supported to give their best. For some candidates, appropriate adjustments to the environment or process can provide the support they need to reach their potential, and any adjustments for this purpose do not form part of the decision- making process. More information will be provided about this alongside the application process, and any questions should be directed to the People Team at peopleteam@leeandthompson.com.