Key dates for applications

Ellis Jones offer a variety of career opportunities, including legal placements, vacation schemes and training contracts. This page includes all of the key dates for these applications.

October

30th October 2026: Applications open for Legal placement year, Vacation Scheme & 2028/2029 Training Contracts

January

29th January 2027: Applications close for Legal placement year & Vacation Scheme

February

Placement/vacation scheme interviews

March/April

30th March – 9th April 2027 Vacation Scheme will be held

April

30th April 2027: Applications close for 2028/2029 Training Contracts

June

Interview and Assessment Centre for 2028/2029 Training Contracts

July

Successful 2028/2029 Training Contract applicants notified

Any time: speculative applications for qualifying work experience

Speculative CVs
If we do not have a suitable vacancy, no matter what stage you are at in your legal career, we are always happy to receive speculative applications for ad hoc work, flexible work, and permanent candidates.

We are proud of our values and culture. If you think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV. Please send your CV/Covering letter to recruitment@ellisjones.co.uk