Training contract, vacation scheme, and summer associate eligibility — UK (England & Wales), USA (New York). Sourced from the firm's own careers pages where possible; unconfirmed fields are marked, never guessed. Check your own eligibility across all firms →
| Location | London |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | 2:1 |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Yes |
| PGDL required | Yes |
| PGDL funded | Yes |
| Maintenance grant | £20,000 |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
PGDL (8-month course) fully covered + GBP 20,000 maintenance grant - one of the highest found. Recruits exclusively via vacation scheme. Confirmed 2:1 minimum. Firm recruits exclusively through its vacation schemes — no standalone training-contract application exists.
Source: https://www.lwcareers.com/en/beginning-your-legal-career/united-kingdom/how-to-apply — last verified 2026-08-23
| Location | New York, NY |
|---|---|
| GPA minimum | Not confirmed |
| Non-law acceptance | N/A — every US-qualified lawyer holds a JD regardless of undergraduate major |
| Bar exam stipend | Not confirmed |
| Application window | Closes 2026-01-30 |
No longer runs OCI — direct application only. Separately offers a $25,000 Early Experience Stipend for qualifying 1L public-interest work; that is a distinct fellowship, not a bar-study stipend.
Source: https://www.lwcareers.com/en/beginning-your-legal-career/united-states/application-process — last verified unconfirmed