Five-day vacation scheme at B P Collins providing law students with exposure to six practice groups, networking opportunities, lawyer shadowing, and administrative and paralegal-style work. The scheme is intended to offer insight into legal careers and may lead to paralegal or training contract opportunities. Applicants must be in the penultimate or final year of a law degree or PGDL and submit a CV and cover letter.
Vacation Scheme 2027 – Applications Now Open
We are inviting applications for our 2027 Vacation Scheme, a
fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience of life at B P Collins.
About the Scheme
The scheme will run for five days between June and September at our Gerrards
Cross offices. It’s designed to give you a real insight into the work of a
leading regional law firm and to help us get to know you. Many of our vacation
scheme candidates go on to secure paralegal roles or training contract
opportunities with us.
What You’ll Experience
During the week, you’ll rotate across our six practice groups and gain valuable
exposure to the work we do. Highlights include:
- Introductions
to each team and their areas of expertise
- Networking with partners, associates, trainees, and colleagues across the firm
- Work
shadowing junior lawyers to see what a legal career really looks like
- A
mix of administrative tasks and paralegal/trainee-style work to build
practical skills
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be in their penultimate or final year of studying for a law
degree or PGDL.
How to Apply
Please complete our online application form and include:
- Your
CV
- A
cover letter outlining:
- Your
academic achievements (school/college and university)
- Your
interests outside of study/work
- Why
you want to pursue a career in law
- Why
BP Collins is your choice for a vacation scheme
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online
interview with our HR team and to complete a set of assessments.
Key Dates
Applications close on 26th March 2027.
Why Apply?
This is your chance to experience life in a dynamic, supportive law firm that
values talent, ambition, and individuality. If you’re keen to take the first
step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.
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