A summer vacation placement is the best way to
get a 'real' appreciation of our firm, culture and the kind of
people who are successful here. It's your opportunity to test drive
a career with Pinsent Masons, experience the energy and dynamism of
our teams and have a first-hand look at some of the work we do.
And, of course, it's our best chance to get to know you and see you
working as a member of our team.
What's involved
Over the course of the summer break we run a
series of two-week summer vacation placements. Students - from any
degree background - join a structured programme of work experience,
skills training and presentations to build an in-depth
understanding of what we do. On the vacation placement you will
work alongside trainees and solicitors on real client matters,
learn about the different practice areas within the firm and get to
know as many of our people as possible. At the same time a vacation
placement offers you the chance to demonstrate your suitability for
a training contract through your appetite for work and
responsibility, and your business sense.
In fact, around 70% of our current trainees completed a vacation
placement with us. Put simply, a vacation placement is your
opportunity to make an early and lasting impression.
Alongside your work experience and training there is a strong
social side to the vacation placement as well. It's a time for
making friends and building contacts and you will be invited to a
number of social events organised by the trainees.
Applying for a vacation placement
The vacation placement programme is a vital part
of our recruitment strategy and we dedicate resources and energy to
ensuring that the experience is as practical and true to life as a
trainee as possible. We also seek to ensure that the people who
secure vacation placements are those who are most likely to make
the most of the opportunities the experience presents - which is
why we interview for every placement.
To apply for a vacation placement click on apply now and
complete the online application form. Applications for vacation
placements must be submitted by 31 January and, if successful,
interviews will typically take place in February (later dates may
be available for those studying abroad).
Vacation placements are available in Birmingham, London, Leeds,
Manchester and Scotland.