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Norton Rose Fulbright Winter and Summer Vacation Schemes 2027

Applications close 18 December 2026. Pays £500 a week.

NoWinter and Summer Vacation Schemes

No. Norton Rose Fulbright does not sponsor its winter and summer vacation schemes for international students who need a visa. The firm's own FAQ says visa sponsorship is available exclusively for the London Training Contract (Solicitor) role, not for Winter or Summer Vacation Schemes.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
not confirmed on firm's page
2027 cycle
Applications close 5pm on 18 December 2026
Confidence
high

Norton Rose Fulbright Winter and Summer Vacation Schemes: at a glance

Norton Rose Fulbright runs one spring and two summer vacation schemes in 2027 (5 to 16 April, 7 to 18 June and 28 June to 9 July), open to penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates of any discipline. Participants are paired with a current trainee as a buddy and a Partner Supervisor, and all those invited are considered for a training contract. Source

Start date
5 April 2027 (spring scheme)“Spring Vacation Scheme : April 5 - April 16, 2027”Source
Who can apply
Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates, law and non-law“both open to Penultimate year, final year and graduates”Source
Starting pay
£500 per week“All those invited to participate in the scheme will be paid £500 per week.”Source
Degree requirement
At least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or on track for one, and AAB at A level (or equivalent)Source

How Norton Rose Fulbright recruits

Spring and summer vacation schemes 2027 (April to July 2027). 7 stages, from Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Norton Rose Fulbright names them.

  1. Your online application

    Application form

    Online application with eligibility questions and document upload, then a Rare contextual questionnaire.

    “Enter your personal information and answer a few questions to check you’re eligible.”
    Source

  2. Online Testing (Arctic Shores)

    Game-based assessment, Arctic Shores

    Arctic Shores task-based (game-style) assessment with no questions; untimed, roughly 35 to 60 minutes; practice task available.

    • about 60 minutes
    “We use the Arctic Shores assessment which may be different from other assessments you may have completed in the past. It is based on neuroscience research and does not contain questions, but instead uses a series of engaging and intuitive tasks. [...] There is no time limit for the whole assessment, but you can expect to set aside around 35 - 60 minutes to complete it.”
    Source

  3. Video Interviews (Willo)

    Recorded video interview, Willo

    Pre-recorded video interview on Willo, about 20 minutes, reviewed by the Early Careers team. AI tools not allowed.

    • about 20 minutes
    “You’ll be completing this interview via Willo, our pre-recorded video platform, and it is a fantastic opportunity to bring your application to life and showcase your strengths. [...] The interview will take approximately 20 minutes and we encourage you to treat it like a face to face conversation.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    Assessment centre at the London office (virtual only if unable to attend), preceded by a skills session.

    “If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre in our London office. Virtual Assessment Centres are available only for candidates who are unable to attend in person.”
    Source

  5. Individual timed assessment

    Case study

    Timed individual case study presented to an assessor.

    “Individual timed assessment – reviewing a case study and presenting your thoughts to an assessor”
    Source

  6. Group negotiation exercise

    Group exercise

    Group negotiation on a fictional commercial scenario.

    “Group negotiation exercise”
    Source

  7. Partner interview

    Partner interview

    Partner interview with scenario-based questions against the competency framework.

    • partner
    “Partner interview”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Norton Rose Fulbright

“We cannot offer sponsorship for Vacation Schemes”
Norton Rose Fulbright, from its own careers pages
The catch: Sponsorship exists only for the training contract stage; scheme itself requires already having right to work.
Norton Rose Fulbright early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Norton Rose Fulbright publishes about this programme

Checked against Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers pages on 2026-09-18. 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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Common questions

Does Norton Rose Fulbright sponsor visas for its winter and summer vacation schemes?

No. Norton Rose Fulbright does not sponsor its winter and summer vacation schemes for international students who need a visa. The firm's own FAQ says visa sponsorship is available exclusively for the London Training Contract (Solicitor) role, not for Winter or Summer Vacation Schemes. All those invited to the scheme are considered for a training contract afterward. Applications for the 2027 cycle close at 5pm on 18 December 2026.

What is the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes?

Norton Rose Fulbright runs one spring and two summer vacation schemes in 2027 (5 to 16 April, 7 to 18 June and 28 June to 9 July), open to penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates of any discipline. Participants are paired with a current trainee as a buddy and a Partner Supervisor, and all those invited are considered 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 Norton Rose Fulbright?

Sponsorship exists only for the training contract stage; scheme itself requires already having right to work.

When do applications open for the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes?

Applications close 5pm on 18 December 2026. Checked on 2026-09-18 against Norton Rose Fulbright's own site.

When does the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes start?

5 April 2027 (spring scheme), according to Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes?

Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates, law and non-law, according to Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers information.

What does the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes pay?

£500 per week, according to Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Norton Rose Fulbright winter and summer vacation schemes?

At least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or on track for one, and AAB at A level (or equivalent), according to Norton Rose Fulbright's own careers information.

How should I confirm Norton Rose Fulbright's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Norton Rose Fulbright'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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