Vacation Schemes
Our Winter and Summer vacation schemes are a great way for students to really learn about the firm, its people and decide if a career at Covington is for them.
Over our two-week Vacation Schemes, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London office and gain an insight into the work of a Covington lawyer.
Students have the opportunity to participate in:
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a series of interactive presentations from practice groups and international offices;
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a group activity;
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networking sessions with trainees, associates, and partners;
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an independent research project focusing on a practice area of interest; and
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social events to help you get to know the firm.
Candidates are eligible from their final year of a non-law degree or penultimate year of a law degree. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers.
Key Dates
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Summer Scheme – Applications open from: 28 August 2026 – 15 January 2027. The Summer Scheme will take place from 28 June 2027 – 9 July 2027.
Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.
We recruit trainees exclusively through our vacation schemes. All vacation scheme attendees will be interviewed and assessed for a Training Contract/QWE.
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Covington & Burling LLP
Law solicitors +5
About us
Covington lawyers represent some of the world's most sophisticated clients in cutting-edge technology, white collar defense, litigation, transactional, public policy and government affairs, and life sciences matters.
Sectors
Locations
Our Winter and Summer vacation schemes are a great way for students to really learn about the firm, its people and decide if a career at Covington is for them.
Over our two-week Vacation Schemes, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London office and gain an insight into the work of a Covington lawyer.
Students have the opportunity to participate in:
-
a series of interactive presentations from practice groups and international offices;
-
a group activity;
-
networking sessions with trainees, associates, and partners;
-
an independent research project focusing on a practice area of interest; and
-
social events to help you get to know the firm.
Candidates are eligible from their final year of a non-law degree or penultimate year of a law degree. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers.
Key Dates
-
Summer Scheme – Applications open from: 28 August 2026 – 15 January 2027. The Summer Scheme will take place from 28 June 2027 – 9 July 2027.
Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.
We recruit trainees exclusively through our vacation schemes. All vacation scheme attendees will be interviewed and assessed for a Training Contract/QWE.
Covington & Burling LLP
Law solicitors +5
About us
Covington lawyers represent some of the world's most sophisticated clients in cutting-edge technology, white collar defense, litigation, transactional, public policy and government affairs, and life sciences matters.
