Reed Smith: does its direct training contract sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyDirect Training Contract (March 2028 start)

Unconfirmed. Reed Smith publishes no sponsorship policy for its direct training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. This route sits alongside the vacation scheme as a separate way into a Reed Smith training contract and is aimed specifically at candidates who have already passed SQE1 and can start in March 2028. The firm's visa sponsorship FAQ answer is not published in the page text.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: training contract
Pay: not stated on page
2027 cycle: Currently closed; reopens spring 2027 (no exact date published)
Confidence: medium

“Applications for our direct training contract vacancies are now closed and will open in spring 2027. This route is for candidates who have passed SQE1 and are available to commence a training contract from March 2028 onwards.”

Reed Smith, from its own careers pages

The catch: Only open to candidates who have already passed SQE1, so it is not a route for students still deciding on their SQE preparation.

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Sources

https://www.reedsmith.com/join-us/united-kingdom/early-careers/

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does Reed Smith sponsor visas for its direct training contract?

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 Reed Smith?

Only open to candidates who have already passed SQE1, so it is not a route for students still deciding on their SQE preparation.

How should I confirm Reed Smith's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Reed Smith'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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Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.