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 | Not confirmed |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Not confirmed |
| PGDL required | Not confirmed |
| PGDL funded | Not confirmed |
| Maintenance grant | Not confirmed |
| Application window | Opens 2026-08-24 · Closes 2026-09-25 |
First UK vacation scheme launched for 2026 TC cohort — very new program, little published yet. A Spring 2027 scheme is also open now, closing 2026-12-14.
Source: https://www.paulweiss.com/careers/london-trainee-program/experience-distinction — last verified unconfirmed
| Location | London |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | Not confirmed |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Not confirmed |
| PGDL required | Not confirmed |
| PGDL funded | Not confirmed |
| Maintenance grant | Not confirmed |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
First UK vacation scheme launched for 2026 TC cohort — very new program, little published yet. No direct TC route — all trainees recruited via the vacation scheme.
Source: https://www.paulweiss.com/careers/london-trainee-program/experience-distinction — last verified unconfirmed
| 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 | No dates currently published. |
NYC cycle currently closed per firm's own page; reimburses bar review course and exam fees but publishes no dollar figure.
Source: https://www.paulweiss.com/careers/summer-program/applications/2l-summer-program — last verified unconfirmed