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Gibson Dunn: does its spring and summer vacation scheme 2027 sponsor a UK visa?

No published policySpring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Unconfirmed. Gibson Dunn publishes no sponsorship policy for its spring and summer vacation scheme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. Gibson Dunn offers two-week vacation schemes in spring and summer 2027 for law students in their penultimate or final year, final-year non-law students, and recent graduates.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
£750 per week
2027 cycle
Applications open 1 September 2026, with deadline 8 January 2027. Spring and summer schemes run April/June 2027.
Confidence
high

Gibson Dunn Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2027: at a glance

In 2027 Gibson Dunn's London office runs two two-week vacation schemes, in spring (30 March to 9 April 2027) and summer (21 June to 2 July 2027), for students interested in a career with the firm. Participants take part in seminars and workshops and do work on the firm's matters. The schemes are designed for students who want to apply for a training contract, and applying for the vacation scheme is the first step to securing one. Source

Duration
2 weeks“In 2027, Gibson Dunn will host two two-week vacation scheme programmes in Spring and Summer for students interested in pursuing a career with the firm.”Source
Who can apply
Penultimate or final-year law students, final-year students of other disciplines, recent graduates in any discipline, and those taking a GDL, LPC or SQE courseSource
Locations
LondonSource
Starting pay
£750 per week“Vacation scheme students will be paid a competitive rate of £750 per week to cover expenses during the programme.”Source
Degree requirement
At least AAA, AAB or ABB at A level (or equivalent) and a 2:1 degree or better, obtained or expected (London training contract criteria)“You should have at least three ‘A’ levels (AAA, AAB or ABB) or equivalent, and have obtained, or expect to obtain, a 2.1 degree or better.”Source

Every programme and stage at Gibson Dunn

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What Gibson Dunn publishes about this programme

Checked against Gibson Dunn's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. 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: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Common questions

Does Gibson Dunn sponsor visas for its spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

Unconfirmed. Gibson Dunn publishes no sponsorship policy for its spring and summer vacation scheme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. Gibson Dunn offers two-week vacation schemes in spring and summer 2027 for law students in their penultimate or final year, final-year non-law students, and recent graduates. Located in London. Applications open September 1, 2026, with rolling assessment.

What is the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

In 2027 Gibson Dunn's London office runs two two-week vacation schemes, in spring (30 March to 9 April 2027) and summer (21 June to 2 July 2027), for students interested in a career with the firm. Participants take part in seminars and workshops and do work on the firm's matters. The schemes are designed for students who want to apply for a training contract, and applying for the vacation scheme is the first step to securing one.

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 Gibson Dunn?

Applications reviewed on rolling basis; early application advised.

When do applications open for the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

Applications open 1 September 2026, with deadline 8 January 2027. Spring and summer schemes run April/June 2027.. Checked on 2026-10-09 against Gibson Dunn's own site.

How long is the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

2 weeks, according to Gibson Dunn's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

Penultimate or final-year law students, final-year students of other disciplines, recent graduates in any discipline, and those taking a GDL, LPC or SQE course, according to Gibson Dunn's own careers information.

Where is the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027 based?

London, according to Gibson Dunn's own careers information.

What does the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027 pay?

£750 per week, according to Gibson Dunn's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Gibson Dunn spring and summer vacation scheme 2027?

At least AAA, AAB or ABB at A level (or equivalent) and a 2:1 degree or better, obtained or expected (London training contract criteria), according to Gibson Dunn's own careers information.

How should I confirm Gibson Dunn's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Gibson Dunn'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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