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Placement details

Overview.
RPC is offering a paid two week Summer Scheme in its London office, where you will be fully integrated into its teams, work on real projects and discover first hand whether a career at this creative law firm is the right fit for you, with the scheme serving as the main route to an RPC training contract.

Application criteria.
To be eligible you must be one of the following:

• A law student in your penultimate or final year of study
• A non law student in your final year of study
• A graduate, as RPC accepts graduate applications at any time

Strengths and potential that you can bring to RPC and its clients

• Problem solving ability, which the online early talent assessment explores through cognitive exercises
• Clear motivation for a career as a trainee solicitor at RPC
• Confidence in building relationships, as the scheme includes speed networking, meeting clients and working closely with teams
• Curiosity and a collaborative approach that fit a firm where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone works together

Application deadline: 11 January 2027

How to apply: Click 'Apply' at the top of the page and complete RPC's online application form.

About the opportunity.
Over two weeks in the London office you will become part of RPC's teams and gain a real insight into life at the firm, while RPC gets to know you and the skills and potential you could bring. The firm recruits most of its London trainees through the Summer Scheme, so it encourages applicants to take this route where possible, and successful candidates start their training contract two years later.

Scheme dates for 2027 are as follows:

• Summer Scheme 1: Monday 14 to Friday 25 June 2027
• Summer Scheme 2: Monday 28 June to Friday 9 July 2027

What you'll get.

• A salary of £550 per week, which works out at £1,100 across the two week scheme (£550 x 2 weeks)
• Hands on experience of real cases and projects
• The chance to meet clients and build your network through speed networking and socials
• A clear insight into RPC's culture to help you decide whether the firm is right for you
• The main route to a training contract at RPC

What you'll do.

• Join RPC's teams in the London office and work on real projects
• Attend court and gain hands on experience of live cases
• Meet clients and take part in speed networking and social events

About the company.
RPC is a law firm with offices in London, Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore, working across sectors including consumer brands and retail, financial services, insurance and reinsurance, professional practices and technology, media and entertainment. The firm describes itself as a place where people lead by working together, diverse perspectives are valued and curiosity is encouraged.

Next steps.
Start by completing the online application form before 11 January 2027, after which you will take RPC's online early talent assessment, which was designed specifically for the firm and uses behavioural, cognitive and motivational exercises to explore your strengths, problem solving and motivations, and you will receive a personalised feedback report at the end. Preparation tips and guidance are available on the Prep Hub at https://hub.preparationplus.com/faqs.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an in person assessment day in January or February, where you will complete a range of exercises and meet some of RPC's Partners, Associates and Trainees. RPC runs an anonymous recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible to all, and you can find details of the adjustments available on its inclusive recruitment and accessibility page.