The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw), takes place from Monday 1 December until Friday 5 December 2025. Applications open in the autumn.
It features a series of short talks, workshops and Q&As with lawyers from leading firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an employability expo and various socials.
The following firms are participating: Akin, BCLP, Charles Russell Speechlys, Clyde & Co, Dentons, Gateley, Lewis Silkin, Macfarlanes, Norton Rose Fulbright, Osborne Clarke, Ropes & Gray, Shoosmiths, Slaughter and May Weil Gotshal & Manges, Wiggin and Womble Bond Dickinson.
The Scheme is open to all students. Its aim is to help students gain insights into life as a lawyer across a range of practice areas. The Scheme is not part of the participating firms’ recruitment processes.