Stephenson Harwood Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Yes, with conditionsSummer Vacation Scheme

Yes. Stephenson Harwood sponsors its summer vacation scheme for eligible international graduates. Stephenson Harwood runs two UK summer vacation scheme placements, one in Dubai and a separate Hong Kong scheme with a much earlier deadline. London and Dubai schemes are paid, with London at London Living Wage; the same firm-wide FAQ answer on visa sponsorship applies since vacation scheme applications double as training contract applications.

Sponsors grads?
Sponsors
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
Paid at London Living Wage in London; Dubai scheme also paid
2027 cycle
UK and Dubai: applications open 5 October 2026 10am, close 4 January 2027; UK placements 7 to 17 June 2027 and 12 to 23 July 2027. Hong Kong: opens 16 August 2026, closes 31 January 2027
Confidence
high
“Do you offer visa sponsorship? We can offer visa sponsorship to successful candidates who require it.”
Stephenson Harwood, from its own careers pages
The catch: The Hong Kong scheme has a much earlier deadline (31 January 2027 vs 4 January 2027 for UK/Dubai but opening as early as 16 August 2026), and only 16 places exist across its two Hong Kong cohorts.

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What Stephenson Harwood publishes about this programme

Checked against Stephenson Harwood'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: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

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

Common questions

Does Stephenson Harwood sponsor visas for its summer vacation scheme?

Yes. Stephenson Harwood sponsors its summer vacation scheme for eligible international graduates. Stephenson Harwood runs two UK summer vacation scheme placements, one in Dubai and a separate Hong Kong scheme with a much earlier deadline. London and Dubai schemes are paid, with London at London Living Wage; the same firm-wide FAQ answer on visa sponsorship applies since vacation scheme applications double as training contract applications.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Stephenson Harwood?

The Hong Kong scheme has a much earlier deadline (31 January 2027 vs 4 January 2027 for UK/Dubai but opening as early as 16 August 2026), and only 16 places exist across its two Hong Kong cohorts.

When do applications open for the Stephenson Harwood summer vacation scheme?

UK and Dubai: applications open 5 October 2026 10am, close 4 January 2027; UK placements 7 to 17 June 2027 and 12 to 23 July 2027. Hong Kong: opens 16 August 2026, closes 31 January 2027. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Stephenson Harwood's own site.

How should I confirm Stephenson Harwood's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Stephenson Harwood'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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