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Forsters Vacation Scheme 2027

Applications close 4 January 2027.

NoVacation Scheme

No. Forsters does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. Three one-week schemes run in 2027, one in spring and two in summer, each hosting around ten students on a published weekly salary. The firm is explicit that it does not sponsor visas for the scheme itself, though a candidate whose existing visa permits work during the scheme dates can attend, and anyone who cannot should apply directly for the (sponsored) training contract instead on the same deadline.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
£547 gross for the week
2027 cycle
Applications open 3 September 2026 and close 4 January 2027
Confidence
high

Forsters Vacation Scheme: at a glance

Forsters runs three one-week vacation schemes in 2027, one in spring and two in summer, each hosting around ten students. Students are supervised by an associate, work alongside the firm's lawyers on trainee-level tasks, attend skills workshops and social events, and are paired with a buddy. During the scheme students can also interview for a training contract. Source

Duration
1 week“During your week with us, you will be supervised by an associate and will take part in tasks that reflect the work of our trainees.”Source
Start date
Spring and summer 2027“In 2027, we will offer three vacation schemes: one in spring and two in summer.”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates and graduates who have gained or expect to gain a 2:1 or higher, with a minimum of ABB at A level (mitigating circumstances considered)“We recruit from a broad range of degree backgrounds and welcome both graduate and undergraduate applications.”Source
Starting pay
£547 gross for the week“If you join us for the week, you will receive a gross salary of £547.”Source
Degree requirement
2:1 or higher in any discipline“Candidates should have gained, or expect to gain, a 2:1 or higher degree classification.”Source

How Forsters recruits

2027 vacation schemes (applications 3 September 2026 to 4 January 2027). 4 stages, from Forsters's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Forsters names them.

  1. Online application form

    Application form

    Online application form, reviewed after the deadline. Blind first-round interviews and contextual (REALrating) data are used.

    “After completing the online application form and self-recorded video interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day.”
    Source

  2. Video interview

    Recorded video interview

    Self-recorded video interview after the application form is reviewed. Platform, questions and timings not published.

    “After completing the online application form and self-recorded video interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  3. Assessment day (February)

    Assessment centre

    Assessment day in February. Components not published.

    “All assessment days will take place in February and final interviews for direct applicants will take place in either April or June, alongside the vacation schemes.”
    Source

  4. Final interview during the vacation scheme

    Final interview

    Training contract interview held during the one-week scheme.

    “During the vacation scheme, you will also have the opportunity to interview for a training contract.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Forsters

“International students can apply for a vacation scheme if their visa permits work during the scheme dates. We do not sponsor visas for vacation schemes.”
Forsters, from its own careers pages
The catch: The vacation scheme and direct training contract application share the same deadline, so a candidate blocked from the scheme by visa restrictions loses no time by applying directly to the training contract route instead.
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What Forsters publishes about this programme

Checked against Forsters'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
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Forsters sponsor visas for its vacation scheme?

No. Forsters does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. Three one-week schemes run in 2027, one in spring and two in summer, each hosting around ten students on a published weekly salary. The firm is explicit that it does not sponsor visas for the scheme itself, though a candidate whose existing visa permits work during the scheme dates can attend, and anyone who cannot should apply directly for the (sponsored) training contract instead on the same deadline.

What is the Forsters vacation scheme?

Forsters runs three one-week vacation schemes in 2027, one in spring and two in summer, each hosting around ten students. Students are supervised by an associate, work alongside the firm's lawyers on trainee-level tasks, attend skills workshops and social events, and are paired with a buddy. During the scheme students can also interview for a training contract.

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 Forsters?

The vacation scheme and direct training contract application share the same deadline, so a candidate blocked from the scheme by visa restrictions loses no time by applying directly to the training contract route instead.

When do applications open for the Forsters vacation scheme?

Applications open 3 September 2026 and close 4 January 2027. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Forsters's own site.

How long is the Forsters vacation scheme?

1 week, according to Forsters's own careers information.

When does the Forsters vacation scheme start?

Spring and summer 2027, according to Forsters's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Forsters vacation scheme?

Undergraduates and graduates who have gained or expect to gain a 2:1 or higher, with a minimum of ABB at A level (mitigating circumstances considered), according to Forsters's own careers information.

What does the Forsters vacation scheme pay?

£547 gross for the week, according to Forsters's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Forsters vacation scheme?

2:1 or higher in any discipline, according to Forsters's own careers information.

How should I confirm Forsters's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Forsters'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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