Our Vacation Schemes see you treated as a member of the team from day one, experiencing the recognition and support that come with working on high-impact client matters across multiple practices and jurisdictions. You'll be challenged with real, substantive work, gaining a true understanding of what your future career could look like. Whether you're drafting key documents, attending client meetings or researching complex cases, you'll be mentored by our leading lawyers and partners while working alongside equally ambitious and talented peers. By the end of the scheme, you'll have firsthand experience of what it means to advise our clients and develop your skills on live matters. And, with an automatic assessment for a training contract, you'll be one step closer to joining us on your path to becoming an exceptional lawyer.
30 November – 11 December
Applications open: 24 August 2026
Application deadline: 25 September 2026
5 April – 16 April 2027
Applications open: 24 August 2026
Application deadline: 14 December 2026
Experience life at Paul, Weiss on our Vacation Schemes - your pathway to a Training Contract. From day one, you'll be immersed in meaningful, challenging work that offers a true reflection of your future career with us. We want to ensure that everyone is financially able to take part in our Vacation Schemes. This is why we are making this promise to all Vacation Scheme students.
All Vacation Scheme students are offered:
We are looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to join a renowned, differentiated firm in the London market.
We are building the future of law, collaborating closely with our global teams to execute cross-border transactions, navigate regulatory nuances and provide creative solutions to complex challenges.
We handle the biggest, most important and complex matters for the largest public companies and private equity firms.
Trainees who want to achieve the highest level of excellence in lawyering and practice in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment will thrive here.
Bring a positive and pro-active attitude to continuous learning and you'll receive ample opportunities to take ownership and work on high-profile, business-critical matters in a fast-paced environment.
Our teams are leanly staffed, offering trainees significant opportunities for hands-on experience and on-the-job mentorship.
