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Latham & Watkins Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes 2027

Applications close 6 December 2026. Pays £500 a week in London.

NoSpring and Summer Vacation Schemes

No. Latham & Watkins does not sponsor its spring and summer vacation schemes for international students who need a visa. The firm's FAQ states it is unable to sponsor visas for vacation scheme attendees, and advises only applying if you already have the right to work in the UK. Student-visa holders are directed to the summer scheme, which typically falls outside term time, and must provide university confirmation of term dates.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
not stated on FAQ page
2027 cycle
Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 6 December 2026 for the Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes
Confidence
high

Latham & Watkins Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes: at a glance

Latham & Watkins runs spring and summer vacation schemes at its London office in which students do real, client-facing work alongside their peers and work closely with experienced lawyers, giving a taste of life as a trainee. On completion, attendees have the chance to interview for a training contract. Source

Duration
2 weeks“Our two week spring and summer vacation schemes offer you the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door at Latham”Source
Who can apply
Students in their second year of university and above, whatever their degree type or length“All students in their second year and beyond, regardless of degree type or length, should apply for our vacation scheme.”Source
Locations
LondonSource
Starting pay
£500 per weekSource
Degree requirement
Minimum AAB at A level (or equivalent) and a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree; non-law degrees accepted“We expect all candidates to have achieved minimum AAB at A-level (or equivalent) and a 2.1 or above in their undergraduate degree.”Source

How Latham & Watkins recruits

Spring (5 to 16 April 2027) and summer (21 June to 2 July 2027) vacation schemes; deadline 6 December 2026. 7 stages, from Latham & Watkins's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Latham & Watkins names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Online application covering work experience, extracurriculars, academics and motivation for law.

    “Start with an online application, where you can share your work experience, extracurricular activities, and academic achievements. We’re also interested in why you’re drawn to a career in law.”
    Source

  2. Online assessment (simulated pro bono case)

    Situational judgement test

    Bespoke untimed situational judgement test built on a simulated pro bono case, plus behavioural preference questions. Must be done within 72 hours of applying. No Watson Glaser.

    “After submitting your application, you’ll be invited to complete an online assessment. This involves applying your skills and judgment to a simulated pro bono case based on a real-life matter.”
    Source

  3. Video interview question

    Recorded video interview

    A short, timed recorded video question at the end of the online assessment. Timing not published.

    “Our situational judgement test is not timed. There is a short video interview question at the end of the assessment which is timed.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Assessment Day

    Assessment centre

    Assessment day with an interview, a written task and a presentation.

    “If successful, you’ll be invited to an assessment day. For vacation scheme candidates, this includes an interview and opportunities to demonstrate your communication and analytical skills through a written task and presentation.”
    Source

  5. Interview with partners and lawyers

    Partner interview

    Interview with partners and lawyers from the London office.

    • partners and lawyers
    “Interview with partners and lawyers from the London office.”
    Source

  6. Written task and case study presentation

    Presentation

    Written task and case study presentation on the assessment day.

    “As part of your experience you will have the opportunity to display your communication and analytical skills through a written task and case study presentation.”
    Source

  7. Training contract interview during the vacation scheme

    Partner interview

    All attendees are assessed during the scheme via supervisor feedback, research tasks and a training contract interview.

    “During the vacation scheme, you’ll be assessed through supervisor feedback and invited to interview for a training contract.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Latham & Watkins

“we are unable to sponsor visas for vacation scheme attendees so you should only apply to our vacation scheme if you have the right to work in the UK”
Latham & Watkins, from its own careers pages
The catch: Student-visa holders should apply for the summer (not spring) scheme since it more reliably falls outside term time.
Latham & Watkins early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Latham & Watkins publishes about this programme

Checked against Latham & Watkins'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: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-18. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Latham & Watkins sponsor visas for its spring and summer vacation schemes?

No. Latham & Watkins does not sponsor its spring and summer vacation schemes for international students who need a visa. The firm's FAQ states it is unable to sponsor visas for vacation scheme attendees, and advises only applying if you already have the right to work in the UK. Student-visa holders are directed to the summer scheme, which typically falls outside term time, and must provide university confirmation of term dates. About 30 attendees are recruited per scheme.

What is the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes?

Latham & Watkins runs spring and summer vacation schemes at its London office in which students do real, client-facing work alongside their peers and work closely with experienced lawyers, giving a taste of life as a trainee. On completion, attendees have the chance to interview for a training contract.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Latham & Watkins?

Student-visa holders should apply for the summer (not spring) scheme since it more reliably falls outside term time.

When do applications open for the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes?

Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 6 December 2026 for the Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Latham & Watkins's own site.

How long is the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes?

2 weeks, according to Latham & Watkins's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes?

Students in their second year of university and above, whatever their degree type or length, according to Latham & Watkins's own careers information.

Where is the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes based?

London, according to Latham & Watkins's own careers information.

What does the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes pay?

£500 per week, according to Latham & Watkins's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Latham & Watkins spring and summer vacation schemes?

Minimum AAB at A level (or equivalent) and a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree; non-law degrees accepted, according to Latham & Watkins's own careers information.

How should I confirm Latham & Watkins's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Latham & Watkins'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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