Winter Vacation Scheme 2025

Description

Reading about us is one way to get a feel for who we are and what we do, but there's nothing quite like spending a week here to help you decide if you want to build a long-term career with us after you graduate.

This year we will be running a one-week vacation scheme in December specifically for those in their final year of university or those who have already graduated. (1 December to 5 December 2025).

You'll spend your week in a department, being supervised by a qualified solicitor, who'll get you involved in real work. You'll learn about our specialist areas by attending workshops and other sessions. There are also several social events to get to know our partners, associates, and current trainees away from the bustle of daily life. You will be interviewed for a Training Contract once the scheme has finished in January 2026. Please be aware that Training Contract offers are primarily for a start date in March/September 2028, and also March 2029.

We will be accepting applications for our Winter Vacation Scheme from 18 August 2025 to 12 September 2025 at 12 noon. Assessment Centres and Interviews will take place from mid-October into November.

Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an invitation from us to complete our online testing. You will be given a set period of time to complete the assessment. We are unable to provide any extension to this timeline unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you do not complete the tests within the timeframe, we will be unable to proceed with your application. Should you require adjustments please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be on hand to assist.

We do not recruit on a rolling basis and will look at all applications after the deadline.

Overseas candidates - if you are out of the country this academic year, please clearly state this in your application, along with dates you will be able to attend an interview in London.

Please note that you cannot apply for a Vacation Scheme and a Training Contract within the same recruitment year e.g., our Direct Training Contract recruitment window opens in January 2026, you should not make an application for a Direct Training Contract in that window if you intend to apply currently for one of our Vacation schemes as we are unable to progress your application.

Find out more about us:

If you would like to find out more about Ashurst and develop your skills, why not consider undertaking one of our virtual experience programmes. You may also wish to visit our Emerging Talent Hub which has many resources available regarding our application process along with lots of insights from our people. Please click here to find out more.

Ahead of our closing date of 12 September we will be running a virtual mini series "Ashurst Unpacked". The series is open to all students and graduates and is particularly useful for those who are considering applying for this vacation scheme. Click here to find out more and to sign up.

For further information on candidate eligibility, our application and assessment process, key dates as well as general FAQs, please visit our website .