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Baker McKenzie: does its first year insight scheme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyFirst Year Insight Scheme

Unconfirmed. Baker McKenzie publishes no sponsorship policy for its first year insight scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Neither the scheme page nor the UK graduate FAQs mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
spring week
2027 cycle
Applications open now (opened 5 October 2026) and close 1 February 2027; the scheme runs Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 May 2027
Confidence
high

Baker McKenzie First Year Insight Scheme: at a glance

Baker McKenzie's First Year Insight Scheme is a two-day programme at its London office with structured sessions introducing the firm's departments and work. Participants build commercial awareness and an understanding of the Trainee Solicitor role through group tasks and interactive workshops, are allocated a Trainee buddy, and have one-to-one sessions with the Graduate Recruitment and Development team. The scheme also helps participants prepare for later Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract applications. Source

Duration
2 days“The scheme will start on the 5th May and takes place over two days.”Source
Start date
Wednesday 5 May 2027“The scheme will be run over two days on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th May 2027.”Source
Who can apply
First-year students in any degree disciplineSource
Locations
LondonSource
Degree requirement
On track for a 2:1 or above, with contextualised recruitment“You should be on track for a 2:1 or above. We use a contextualised recruitment system, which enables us to consider those with real potential who fall slightly short of our criteria.”Source

Every programme and stage at Baker McKenzie

The catch: The scheme runs in May, later than most first-year schemes, so it can clash with exams. Expenses are capped at 100 pounds.
Baker McKenzie early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Baker McKenzie publishes about this programme

Checked against Baker McKenzie's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Baker McKenzie sponsor visas for its first year insight scheme?

Unconfirmed. Baker McKenzie publishes no sponsorship policy for its first year insight scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The First Year Insight Scheme is a two-day programme at Baker McKenzie's London office for first-year students in any degree discipline who are on track for a 2:1 or above (contextual recruitment applies). It introduces the firm's departments and work, builds commercial awareness, and includes group tasks, interactive workshops, a trainee buddy, networking and one-to-one sessions with the Graduate Recruitment and Development team. It is designed to prepare students for later vacation scheme and direct training contract applications. Expenses are covered up to 100 pounds. Neither the scheme page nor the UK graduate FAQs mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

What is the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme?

Baker McKenzie's First Year Insight Scheme is a two-day programme at its London office with structured sessions introducing the firm's departments and work. Participants build commercial awareness and an understanding of the Trainee Solicitor role through group tasks and interactive workshops, are allocated a Trainee buddy, and have one-to-one sessions with the Graduate Recruitment and Development team. The scheme also helps participants prepare for later Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract applications.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Baker McKenzie?

The scheme runs in May, later than most first-year schemes, so it can clash with exams. Expenses are capped at 100 pounds.

When do applications open for the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme?

Applications open now (opened 5 October 2026) and close 1 February 2027; the scheme runs Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 May 2027. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Baker McKenzie's own site.

How long is the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme?

2 days, according to Baker McKenzie's own careers information.

When does the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme start?

Wednesday 5 May 2027, according to Baker McKenzie's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme?

First-year students in any degree discipline, according to Baker McKenzie's own careers information.

Where is the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme based?

London, according to Baker McKenzie's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Baker McKenzie first year insight scheme?

On track for a 2:1 or above, with contextualised recruitment, according to Baker McKenzie's own careers information.

How should I confirm Baker McKenzie's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Baker McKenzie's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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