Lee & Thompson early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Lee & Thompson's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Lee & Thompson. How we check
At a glance
- Funded Training Programmetraining contractNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
How Lee & Thompson recruits
2027 Vacation Scheme (applications open last week of January 2027). 3 stages, from Lee & Thompson's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lee & Thompson names them.
Vacation scheme application
Application form
Apply for the summer vacation scheme through the firm's website; 2027 applications open in the last week of January 2027.
“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.”
In-person assessment and interview
Assessment centre
Selection includes an in-person assessment and interview process.
“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.”
Summer vacation scheme
Other stage
One-week summer vacation scheme of practical exercises, talks and networking; trainees are typically recruited from it.
“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.”
Visa sponsorship
Funded Training Programme
Lee & Thompson funds a three year SQE training programme run with the College of Legal Practice, but recruits almost entirely from its own vacation scheme, and gives no salary or sponsorship detail.
“We typically aim to recruit our trainee solicitors from our vacation scheme.”
Lee & Thompson on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Lee & Thompson training contract application process?
- Lee & Thompson's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Vacation scheme application, then In-person assessment and interview, then Summer vacation scheme.
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