Spring Programme - 2027

Our two-week spring programme (vacation scheme) is the gateway to becoming a trainee at Cooley London. Designed to give you a genuine insight into life at an international law firm, the programmes combine meaningful work experience, professional development and opportunities to build connections across the firm.

 

Working alongside our lawyers on active client matters, you’ll gain exposure to the innovative companies, investors and founder-led companies that Cooley is known for advising. Depending on the work taking place during your programme, you may attend meetings, participate in conference calls, assist on transactions, conduct legal research, support litigation matters or contribute to wider client and business projects.

Alongside your work experience, you’ll take part in skills sessions, presentations and networking events that will help you develop your commercial awareness, legal skills and understanding of Cooley’s culture.

 

You’ll also hear directly from trainees, associates and partners about their experiences and career journeys.

 

With approximately seven participants on each programme, you’ll benefit from a highly personalised experience. You'll be supported throughout by a supervisor, a trainee buddy and our graduate recruitment team, who will help you make the most of every opportunity and provide guidance as you explore a career with us.

 

Our goal is simple: to give you meaningful exposure to our work, our people and our culture, while providing a platform for you to demonstrate your potential. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what it means to be a Cooley trainee and whether a career with us is right for you.

 

What you’ll experience:

• Two weeks of work experience, receiving £550 per week in compensation.
• Real work within one of our key practice areas.
• Direct exposure to clients and high-quality work.
• A range of skills‑based training, workshops, presentations and networking events that will help you develop your commercial awareness, legal skills and understanding of Cooley’s culture.
• Continual feedback and coaching from your supervisor.

Please only apply to this vacancy if you are available from Monday 5 April to Friday 16 April 2027.

 

Roles close at 5pm on Sunday 3 January 2027.