Covington & Burling early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-12 against Covington & Burling's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Covington & Burling. How we check
At a glance
- London Training Contract (September 2029)training contractNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- London Vacation Schemesvacation schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
- CovInsightsspring weekOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
London Training Contract
How Covington & Burling recruits
Training Contract/QWE starting September 2029, recruited via the 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme. 4 stages, from Covington & Burling's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Covington & Burling names them.
Vacation scheme application
Application form
No direct training contract route: candidates apply for the vacation scheme through the online portal.
“We recruit trainees exclusively through our vacation schemes.”
Vacation scheme assessment day
Assessment centre
Assessment day with an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity to win a scheme place.
“Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.”
Vacation scheme with training contract interview
Other stage
All vacation scheme attendees are interviewed and assessed for a training contract during the two-week scheme. Interview format not stated.
“All vacation scheme attendees will be interviewed and assessed for a Training Contract/QWE.”
Training contract offer
Offer
Successful candidates receive a two-year training contract starting September 2029 after the Summer Vacation Scheme.
“Successful candidates will be offered a two-year Training Contract/QWE following the Summer Vacation Scheme to commence in September 2029.”
London Vacation Schemes
How Covington & Burling recruits
Summer Scheme 2027 (applications 28 August 2026 to 15 January 2027; scheme 28 June to 9 July 2027). 3 stages, from Covington & Burling's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Covington & Burling names them.
Online application
Application form
Application submitted through the online portal. Applications are reviewed only after the deadline, not on a rolling basis.
“We do not recruit on a rolling basis, all applications are reviewed once the deadline for the position has passed.”
Assessment day
Assessment centre
Successful applicants attend an assessment day with an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.
“Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.”
Vacation scheme place
Offer
Two-week vacation scheme; all attendees are interviewed and assessed for a training contract during the scheme.
“We recruit trainees exclusively through our vacation schemes. All vacation scheme attendees will be interviewed and assessed for a Training Contract/QWE.”
Visa sponsorship
London Training Contract
Covington hires London trainees from its Summer Vacation Scheme for a September 2029 start.
London Vacation Schemes
Covington does not sponsor visas for its London vacation schemes.
“We do not provide visa sponsorship for our Vacation Scheme programmes.”
CovInsights
Covington's CovInsights is a two day programme in London on 7 and 8 April 2027 for first-year law and second-year non-law students.
“This two day interactive programme provides a valuable insight into the firm, its practice areas, and the skills you will need to develop to become a successful lawyer.”
Covington & Burling on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Covington & Burling training contract application process?
- Covington & Burling's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Vacation scheme application, then Vacation scheme assessment day, then Vacation scheme with training contract interview, then Training contract offer.
- Does Covington & Burling sponsor visas for graduates?
- Covington does not sponsor visas for its London vacation schemes.
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