Skadden’s training contracts are offered to students who participate in our vacation placement programme. Our vacation scheme programme provides students with a first-hand experience of working on global transactions with a diverse client base. It also provides insight into the working culture and atmosphere of Skadden. Each student is paired with an associate supervisor and trainee liaison who are tasked with identifying substantive work assignments.
Program Overview
Our vacation scheme students spend their time in two different practice areas, allowing for greater exposure to our work. Students participate in a series of training workshops and insight sessions focused on current matters, which aids their professional development and provides a first-hand perspective from Skadden lawyers on the broad range of matters we handle.
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We look for a record of outstanding academic achievements, including a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level or equivalent and a keen interest in corporate law and/or litigation and international arbitration.
We hold vacation placement selection days in January or February for both our spring and summer vacation schemes.
Click here for an online application.
The application window opens on 1 September 2022. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2022.
Our 2023 vacation schemes will take place during the following weeks:
- Tuesday 11 April to Friday 21 April 2023
- Monday 19 June to Friday 30 June 2023
- Monday 3 July to Friday 14 July 2023
If you would like to be kept updated with information about the graduate events the London office will be hosting in this autumn, please email graduate.recruitment.uk@skadden.com.
Should you require any reasonable adjustment with regard to any part of our application process, please contact Mathieu Pinto Cardoso, Graduate Recruitment Manager, via email: mathieu.pintocardoso@skadden.com.