Uptree

Placement details

Overview.

Location: London

Application timelines*:

*Please note deadline shown above is for the Summer scheme - the Spring one is earlier and the start date is for the Spring scheme - the Summer scheme is in June.

Spring Vacation Scheme 2027

• Applications open: 1st September 2026
• Application deadline (Stage 1): Friday 30th October 2026
• Stage two: Online assessments
• Stage three: Written exercise in December 2026
• Stage four: Assessment day in January 2027
• Scheme dates: Monday 5th April to Friday 16th April 2027

Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

• Applications open: 1st September 2026
• Application deadline (Stage 1): Monday 30th November 2026
• Stage two: Online assessments
• Stage three: Written exercise in January 2027
• Stage four: Assessment day in February 2027
• Scheme dates: Monday 21st June to Friday 2nd July 2027

Start date: The Spring Vacation Scheme runs from Monday 5th April to Friday 16th April 2027 and the Summer Vacation Scheme runs from Monday 21st June to Friday 2nd July 2027.

Application criteria: To apply for either scheme, you’ll need to be in the penultimate year of your degree or beyond, and Winston Taylor also welcome applications from graduates and career changers. You’ll also need to:

• Have achieved AAB at A level (or equivalent)
• Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 in your degree, in any subject
• Be available to start a Training Contract in September 2029 or 2030
• Be available to attend the full dates of the scheme you apply for

If personal circumstances mean you don’t meet the AAB requirement, Winston Taylor encourage you to reach out to their Early Talent Team before applying.

How to apply: Click 'Apply now' to access Winston Taylor's website and choose the Spring or Summer Vacation Scheme depending on which dates suit you best.

About the Winston Taylor Vacation Schemes.

Winston Taylor’s Vacation Schemes let you experience what it’s like to be a trainee solicitor, and completing a Vacation Scheme is the only way to be considered for a Training Contract at the firm, so they’re an essential first step for anyone hoping to build a legal career there.

From your first day, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training and an induction that introduces you to the firm’s partners, employees and business strategy. You’ll be paired with a current trainee as your buddy alongside a supervisor, then spend two weeks immersed in two different practice areas, gaining first hand experience under the supervision of associates and partners. You’ll also get involved in socials, networking opportunities and pro bono work, so you’ll finish the scheme with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

About Winston Taylor.

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm that works with the businesses and people driving capital and innovation. Trainees and vacation scheme students learn from talented lawyers and gain exposure to complex work and high performing teams. Winston Taylor look for people with great minds, strong commercial instincts, a collaborative approach, adaptability and determination, and they welcome applications from both law and non law students.

Next steps.

Apply directly through Winston Taylor's website by clicking ‘apply’ at the top of this page!