Vacation scheme
Find out how a law firm works on our award winning vacation scheme.
Our application window for this year is now open for training contracts commencing in September 2026. Applications will close on 12 January 2025.
For those who are successful in the application process, you will be contacted. The assessment day for candidates shortlisted will take place on 10 March 2025.
Apply now. Internal candidates must contact the future talent team before applying.
If you enjoy a challenge and want to know what life at a top law firm is all about, we have the right opportunity for you.
Designed specifically for ambitious undergraduates considering a legal career, you’ll work across the business for a fulfilling one-week period.
We are proud to announce that our vacation scheme is award winning achieving a 100% score in the 2023/2024 Legal 500 – Future Lawyers survey.
What to expect
You’ll experience three different practice areas, meet an extraordinary variety of people, and enjoy a unique insight into the work we do. It will be challenging but fun.
You will have the opportunity to learn from our lawyers and other professional staff. You’ll conduct research that extends your knowledge of the law and present project work to our legal professionals. All with encouragement and honest feedback.
Placements are full time at our Tunbridge Wells office.
Am I eligible?
We welcome applications from law and non-law graduates.
To be eligible to apply you must at least be in the penultimate year of a law degree or the final year of a non-law degree.
Vacation scheme dates
We will run two vacation schemes, predominately from our Tunbridge Wells office, in April and June.
- The Spring vacation scheme will take place between 7 April and 11 April 2025.
- The Summer vacation scheme will take place between 16 and 27 June 2025.
What we look for
We are looking for people who want to pursue a career in law, and those that stand out from their peers. We encourage our people to use their energy, empathy and problem-solving skills to make a positive impact on the lives and businesses of others, and are keen to find others who demonstrate these qualities.
We have four key values which we all strive to live by each day. Care, imagine, enjoy and achieve come together to create our way of life. We are looking for people who can share our values, want to be a part of Cripps and our success, not only for our clients but for our people too.
Taking part in our vacation scheme is just the first step in your career; it is a way of exploring opportunities and getting a taste of what your future career could look like. We understand you are unique and we encourage applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and talents.
We are looking for people who are purpose led and who want to be the difference. Actions are more important than words and we encourage our people to use energy, empathy and expertise to make a positive and long-lasting impact on our planet, our communities and people’s lives and businesses.
How do I apply?
We only accept online applications via our website. We cannot accept any other method of application.
How do we assess candidates?
Online application form
The application form will ask you to provide your employment details, education history and details of any work experience. There will also be some questions which help us get to know you better and understand your motivations for applying to Cripps.
Online assessment & video interview
Candidates will be invited to complete online assessments and an on-demand video interview. These do not require any legal knowledge or experience, but we would encourage you to complete thorough research on the Firm beforehand.
Assessment day
This will be a full day spent at our offices. You will have the opportunity to hear more about the Firm as well participating in some individual case studies and group exercises.
Vacation scheme
Successful candidates will then be offered a place on one of our vacation schemes.
You will have the opportunity to learn from our lawyers and other professional staff. You’ll conduct research that extends your knowledge of the law and present project work to our legal professionals. All with encouragement and honest feedback.
Following completion of the scheme, we may then ask you back for a training contract interview.
Frequently asked questions
Yes we will make a contribution to your reasonable travel expenses within the UK.
Yes you will be paid £400 per week.
Yes, we recruit all our trainees through our vacation schemes, giving you the opportunity to really understand what life is like at Cripps. After the vacation scheme, we may then invite you back for a training contract interview.
We can only accept applications from individuals who have already secured the necessary permissions to work in the UK.
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