Debevoise & Plimpton: does its london training contract sponsor a UK visa?

Yes, with conditionsLondon Training Contract (2029 intake)

Yes. Debevoise & Plimpton sponsors its london training contract for eligible international graduates. Around 11 trainees a year in London, four six-month seats including a mandatory litigation or arbitration seat. 144 UCAS points and a 2:1 expected. Recruited from the vacation scheme pool.

Sponsors grads?
Sponsors
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
First-year trainees receive a salary of £55,000 per annum
2027 cycle
Application process for the 2029 intake opened 17 September 2026 and runs to 4 January 2027
Confidence
high
“Yes, but any offer will depend on the firm successfully obtaining a work permit for you.”
Debevoise & Plimpton, from its own careers pages
The catch: Any offer depends on the firm obtaining a work permit for you.

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What Debevoise & Plimpton publishes about this programme

Checked against Debevoise & Plimpton's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does Debevoise & Plimpton sponsor visas for its london training contract?

Yes. Debevoise & Plimpton sponsors its london training contract for eligible international graduates. Around 11 trainees a year in London, four six-month seats including a mandatory litigation or arbitration seat. 144 UCAS points and a 2:1 expected. Recruited from the vacation scheme pool.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Debevoise & Plimpton?

Any offer depends on the firm obtaining a work permit for you.

When do applications open for the Debevoise & Plimpton london training contract?

Application process for the 2029 intake opened 17 September 2026 and runs to 4 January 2027. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Debevoise & Plimpton's own site.

How should I confirm Debevoise & Plimpton's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Debevoise & Plimpton'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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