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Mishcon de Reya Vacation Scheme 2027

Based in London.

Only some tracksVacation Scheme

Only in part. Mishcon de Reya sponsors its vacation scheme for some tracks or offices, not all. The firm's FAQ says it is your responsibility to obtain a visa permitting work in the UK if invited to attend, but also invites applicants without current permission to work to explain how they intend to qualify for it, so each case is considered individually. Full sponsorship becomes available only after a training contract offer.

Sponsors grads?
Some tracks
Pay vs threshold
Borderline
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
not stated on FAQ page
2027 cycle
Spring scheme applications open 28 September 2026 and close 27 November 2026; summer scheme applications open 28 September 2026 and close 18 December 2026
Confidence
high

Mishcon de Reya Vacation Scheme: at a glance

Mishcon de Reya recruits its trainee solicitors solely through its Vacation Scheme: applicants apply for the scheme and are then considered for a training contract interview. For 2027 the firm lists London Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. The process includes an application, a chat-based interview, a situational judgement test and an assessment day, and the vacation scheme itself is held in person. Source

Start date
Spring scheme: 12 to 16 April or 26 to 30 April 2027Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates or career changers; for those still at university, penultimate-year law students and final-year non-law students“For those still at university we accept applications for our Vacation Scheme from penultimate year law students and final year non-law students.”Source
Locations
LondonSource
Degree requirement
Any degree discipline“we welcome applications from undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates or career changers with any degree discipline.”Source

How Mishcon de Reya recruits

2027 vacation schemes (applications 28 September to 27 November 2026 for spring, 18 December 2026 for summer). 7 stages, from Mishcon de Reya's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Mishcon de Reya names them.

  1. Application

    Application form

    Short form covering academics, work experience and achievements. Motivation is explored in the next stage.

    “This is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself, your academic information, work experience, and any achievements.”
    Source

  2. Chat Based Interview (Bright Apply)

    Other stage

    AI chat interview with tailored follow-up questions, answered by typing or voice. Untimed, about 30 to 40 minutes, unlimited practice runs. Humans make all screening decisions.

    • about 40 minutes
    • AI chat interface (Bright Apply)
    “This year, we’re introducing Bright Apply - a new AI-powered tool that lets you tell us your story. Instead of writing a long application form, restricted by word count, you’ll take part in a short virtual interview where you can expand on your experiences, motivations, and why Mishcon de Reya is the right fit for you.”
    Source

  3. Recorded video answer (within Bright Apply)

    Recorded video interview

    One question inside the chat interview may ask for a short recorded video answer. This replaces the firm's former one-way video interview.

    • 1 questions
    • AI chat interface (Bright Apply)
    “For one question, you may be prompted to respond with a short, recorded video answer – this is the only time you are required to respond via voice.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Situational Judgement Test

    Situational judgement test

    Untimed situational judgement test with scenario, numerical and verbal questions, about 45 minutes. No prior legal knowledge needed.

    • about 45 minutes
    “To ensure we get a well-rounded view of all our candidates, we use this test which consists of a scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions. [...] Whilst the assessment is untimed, it typically takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.”
    Source

  5. Assessment Day: Case Study Assessment

    Case study

    Individual case study: read a business scenario and present recommendations to an assessor, testing commercial awareness rather than law.

    “A Case study assessment is an individual assessment where candidates are required to read a scenario and present their thoughts and recommendations to an assessor.”
    Source

  6. Assessment Day: Interview

    Final interview

    Strengths and scenario-based interview with a senior fee earner and a People Team member.

    • senior fee earner and People Team member
    “Your interview will be with a senior-fee earner at the firm and a member of our People Team. You will be asked a range of strength based and scenario-based questions.”
    Source

  7. Vacation Scheme final stage assessment

    Group exercise

    During the scheme, candidates are assessed on interactions and then sit a final group exercise and pre-set tasks for the training contract.

    “You will be assessed on your interactions with firm members and then sit a final stage assessment of a group exercise and pre-set tasks.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Mishcon de Reya

“we do not provide sponsorship for applicants to attend our Vacation Schemes, however, sponsorship may be available on a case by case basis”
Mishcon de Reya, from its own careers pages
The catch: Unlike firms with a flat no-sponsorship rule, Mishcon says it will consider each case individually rather than auto-rejecting applicants without current right to work.
Mishcon de Reya early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Mishcon de Reya publishes about this programme

Checked against Mishcon de Reya'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

More early careers programmes at Mishcon de Reya

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-24. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Mishcon de Reya sponsor visas for its vacation scheme?

Only in part. Mishcon de Reya sponsors its vacation scheme for some tracks or offices, not all. The firm's FAQ says it is your responsibility to obtain a visa permitting work in the UK if invited to attend, but also invites applicants without current permission to work to explain how they intend to qualify for it, so each case is considered individually. Full sponsorship becomes available only after a training contract offer. The firm recruits trainees solely through its vacation scheme (roughly 2,000-2,500 applications a year).

What is the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme?

Mishcon de Reya recruits its trainee solicitors solely through its Vacation Scheme: applicants apply for the scheme and are then considered for a training contract interview. For 2027 the firm lists London Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. The process includes an application, a chat-based interview, a situational judgement test and an assessment day, and the vacation scheme itself is held in person.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits close to the threshold, so it can depend on the office, the occupation going rate, or the new-entrant discount.

What is the catch international students miss with Mishcon de Reya?

Unlike firms with a flat no-sponsorship rule, Mishcon says it will consider each case individually rather than auto-rejecting applicants without current right to work.

When do applications open for the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme?

Spring scheme applications open 28 September 2026 and close 27 November 2026; summer scheme applications open 28 September 2026 and close 18 December 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Mishcon de Reya's own site.

When does the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme start?

Spring scheme: 12 to 16 April or 26 to 30 April 2027, according to Mishcon de Reya's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme?

Undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates or career changers; for those still at university, penultimate-year law students and final-year non-law students, according to Mishcon de Reya's own careers information.

Where is the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme based?

London, according to Mishcon de Reya's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme?

Any degree discipline, according to Mishcon de Reya's own careers information.

How should I confirm Mishcon de Reya's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Mishcon de Reya'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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