Covington Application Process

Below is a handy timeline of Covington's applications, assessment centres, deadlines and more!

Applications

28th August 2025

All applications open.

10th October 2025

Legal Horizons applications close.

15th October 2025

Mentoring Programme applications close.

24th October 2025

Winter Vacation Scheme applications close.

Dubai Training Contract applications close.

16th January 2026

Summer Vacation Scheme applications close.

13th March 2026

CovInsights applications close.

Assessment

November 2025

Winter Scheme Assessment Centre takes place.

Dubai Training Contract Assessment Centre takes place.

February 2026

Summer Vacation Scheme Assessment Centre takes place.

London programmes

20th October 2025

Legal Horizons starts.

6th November 2025

Mentoring starts (sessions occur through to June 2026).

8th-19th December 2025

Winter Vacation Scheme takes place.

15th-16th April 2026

CovInsights takes place.

29th June - 10th July 2026

Summer Vacation Schemes take place.

Tailor your application

Do your research to gain an understanding of what trainee life at Covington would be like. Attend some of our events, and search the website to gain an understanding of what makes Covington unique and why this appeals to you. We want to hear about you, so make sure to tell us about both your legal and non-legal experience and how those transferable skills would make you a great trainee at the firm.

Show us you can write like a lawyer

Demonstrate strong written communication skills throughout your application form. As a lawyer you will need to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly, show us that you are already developing those skills throughout your application form.

Get the basics right

Do not copy and paste from one application to the next, and make sure that you proof read your application before submission. Small spelling and grammatical mistakes can let down an otherwise strong application.

Be a team player

Our trainee intakes are small so you will play a significant role in teams from early on and will be relied upon to deliver. Show us throughout the application process that you have the ability to work well in a team and can work towards a common goal.

Be yourself

We look for trainees who are well rounded, so don’t be afraid to let your personality and passions shine throughout the application process. Our trainees are all different, feel free to discuss your life experiences and interests to make yourself stand out.

Apply now!