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

31^st October 2025: Applications open for Legal placement year, Easter Vacation Scheme & 2027/2028 Training Contracts

January

30th January 2026: Applications close for Legal placement year & Easter Vacation Scheme

March/April

23rd March – 3rd April 2026 Easter Vacation Scheme will be held

May

1st May 2026: Applications close for 2027/2028 Training Contracts

June/July

Interview and Assessment Centre for 2027/2028 Training Contracts

6th July: Start of Legal Placement Year

August

Successful 2027/2028 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