Vacation Scheme 2027
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3520 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and COLLINS CROSS LTD. is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2412 (Solicitors and lawyers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3520 Legal associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Also possible | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Vacation Scheme 2027 – Applications Now Open
We are inviting applications for our 2027 Vacation Scheme, a
fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience of life at B P Collins.
About the Scheme
The scheme will run for five days between June and September at our Gerrards Cross offices. It’s designed to give you a real insight into the work of a leading regional law firm and to help us get to know you. Many of our vacation scheme candidates go on to secure paralegal roles or training contract opportunities with us.
What You’ll Experience
During the week, you’ll rotate across our six practice groups and gain valuable exposure to the work we do. Highlights include:
- Introductions
to each team and their areas of expertise
- Networking with partners, associates, trainees, and colleagues across the firm
- Work
shadowing junior lawyers to see what a legal career really looks like
- A
mix of administrative tasks and paralegal/trainee-style work to build
practical skills
Applicants must be in their penultimate or final year of studying for a law degree or PGDL.
How to Apply
Please complete our online application form and include:
- Your
CV
- A
cover letter outlining:
- Your
academic achievements (school/college and university)
- Your
interests outside of study/work
- Why
you want to pursue a career in law
- Why
BP Collins is your choice for a vacation scheme
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online
interview with our HR team and to complete a set of assessments.
Applications close on 26th March 2027.
Why Apply?
This is your chance to experience life in a dynamic, supportive law firm that values talent, ambition, and individuality. If you’re keen to take the first step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with COLLINS CROSS LTD., so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Legal associate professionals (SOC 3520) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~41k in sample- Middle half £27,300–45,604
- Median £33,072
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. COLLINS CROSS LTD. holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3520 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.