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 | Opens 2026-09-01 · Closes 2026-12-01 · Not rolling — single window |
TC only accessible via vac scheme; ~20 trainees/year. Firm explicitly states applications are reviewed after the deadline, not on a rolling basis.
Source: https://www.skadden.com/careers/attorneys/law-students-and-graduates/united-kingdom — last verified 2026-08-23
| Location | London |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | 2:1 |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Yes |
| PGDL required | Yes |
| PGDL funded | Yes |
| Maintenance grant | £20,000 |
| Application window | Opens 2026-09-01 · Closes 2026-12-01 · Not rolling — single window |
TC only accessible via vac scheme; ~20 trainees/year. No direct TC route — all positions filled via the vacation scheme.
Source: https://www.skadden.com/careers/attorneys/law-students-and-graduates/united-kingdom — 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 | No dates currently published. |
2027 cycle closed per firm's own page; requires transcript plus fall-semester grades. Separately offers a $25,000 1L public-interest stipend — distinct from any bar-study stipend.
Source: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/skadden/jobs — last verified unconfirmed