Summer placements

Our award-winning summer placement scheme Is the ideal introduction to Mills & Reeve. 80% of our trainee solicitors have completed a summer placement with the firm.

What people say after their Summer placements

“My vacation scheme confirmed to me that the firm’s reputation for being open, friendly and approachable was true.”

“I gained a practical understanding of legal work and experienced first-hand what a pleasant, friendly and supportive culture the firm has.”

“Socially, there was something happening almost every evening, including hockey, punting, a quiz and dinner with the current trainees.”

You will enjoy two weeks' work experience at one of our offices in Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester (with the potential for two days in the Leeds office) or Norwich. A competitive allowance will be provided to help with the cost of accommodation, travel and other expenses.

During your time with us, you will work with a variety of lawyers, moving to different parts of our practice every two or three days. You will be placed in situations where you can do real work, such as undertaking legal research, preparing or checking draft documents, attending court, meeting clients or serving proceedings.

We will pair you with one of our trainees who will answer your questions and help you make the most of your experience. Presentations, lectures and social events will help you get to know our culture.

Who should apply

We accept applications from penultimate year, final year law students, final year non-law students and graduates.
When to apply

Apply online between November 2018 and 31 January 2019. Assessments for placements will be held around the Easter period.
What is the selection process for sucessful candidates?
- Fill in the application form here
- Applications are shortlisted.
- Shortlisted applicants are asked to take an online test.
- Further shortlisting takes place.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to a half-day assessment centre in our London office.
- If you are successful you will then be asked to interview with a partner and principal associate in either your 1st or 2nd choice office location.
- Offers are made within two weeks of the assessment centre.
- Before starting, successful candidates are introduced to others at the same GDL or LPC course, sent newsletters, invited to introductory events and have an “open line” to our Graduate Recruitment team.

Dates and locations of 2019 summer placements

17 June - 28 June 2019, Cambridge
17 June - 28 June 2019, Birmingham
24 June - 5 July 2019, Manchester
24 June - 5 July 2019, Norwich

If you have any questions at all, please email our Graduate Recruitment team at graduate.recruitment@mills-reeve.com

Contact:

For any enquiries please email our graduate recruitment team. A member of our team will get back to you shortly.

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