Ellisons Vacation Scheme

Overview of the programme

Vacation Scheme 2 (Graduates)

At Ellisons we are committed to supporting future generations of legal professionals.  Our vacation scheme programmes are aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming future Trainee Solicitors.

Our two-week programme is designed to give you a thorough overview of what it is like to work at a leading East Anglian Law Firm.  You will have the opportunity to work within our legal departments alongside our current Trainees, Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives, as well as our Partners, Legal Directors and Heads of Departments.  You will get the opportunity to gain practical skills through the tasks that will be set for you throughout the vacation scheme.  These tasks are designed to give you an overview of what you can expect to be doing as a Trainee Solicitor at the firm and would be conducted under the supervision of your Vacation Scheme Supervisor.

We will also give you an opportunity to attend training in areas such as Legal Compliance, Financial awareness, Legal Research, Presentation and Interview skills, together with a chance to practice these skills and receive feedback.

Ellisons has a very friendly, supportive culture and throughout your time with us all our colleagues at all levels will be available to answer questions and to help you fully integrate into the team.  There will also be an opportunity to attend a networking event at the end of the programme.

Who the scheme is suitable for:

Vacation Scheme 1 – suitable for candidates studying their A-Levels, or who have 3 A-Levels equivalent to 128 UCAS points, who are considering the Apprentice Solicitor route.

Dates: 7^th April – 17^th April 2025

Applications for Vacation Scheme 1 have now closed, and will re-open in October 2025.

*The minimum entry requirement is 96 UCAS points, those that receive 96-127 UCAS points may still be considered, but will be required to pass a BPP admissions test prior to enrolment.

Vacation Scheme 2 – suitable for graduates who are considering the Trainee Solicitor route.

Applications now open

Applications must be received by 30th May 2025. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.