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Goodwin offers aspiring solicitors both Vacation Scheme and Trainee Solicitor Programmes. If the firm is accepting applications, you will be able to apply for the opportunities listed below. 

Trainee Solicitor Programme

Goodwin is in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with their clients, who are some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial services, and where they converge. Their immersive understanding of these industries combined with their expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions sets us apart.

Goodwin's objective is to see you transition over the two-year period from a talented student to a confident, professional lawyer. You will have the opportunity to rotate in their practice areas: life sciences, private equity, private investment funds, real estate, technology, tax, financial services, antitrust, employment and complex litigation and dispute resolution.

Who Goodwin is looking for:

Goodwin is looking for entrepreneurial, aspirational and driven candidates.

The firm welcomes applications from candidates at all universities in all degree disciplines.

To be eligible to apply, you will need to be in the penultimate year of your law degree, final year of your non-law degree, or have already graduated.

Vacation Scheme

Goodwin's Vacation Scheme will help you gain the skills required for a successful legal career. The firm’s Vacation Scheme provides candidates with a chance to learn what life is like there, and also provides them with the opportunity to get to know you better.

During the scheme, you’ll get the chance to attend client meetings, shadow partners and associates, and even participate in negotiations. By the end of the programme, you’ll have broadened your professional and social network, and gained valuable mentors. 

All Vacation Scheme participants are automatically considered for a position on the Trainee Solicitor Programme. The Vacation Scheme route is the primary recruitment route for Goodwin’s Trainee Solicitor Programme.

Goodwin will be holding two Vacation Schemes in 2025:

Spring Scheme: 7th - 11th April 2025

Summer Scheme: 16th - 20th June 2025

Open Days

Goodwin's open afternoons are a great opportunity to meet with the graduate recruitment partners, hear from the Early Careers Team, and network with their current trainees and associates. Sign up here:

In-Person Open Afternoon - 7 November 2024

In-Person Open Afternoon - 20 November 2024 

Virtual Open Afternoon - 13 November 2024 

Virtual Open Afternoon - 27 November 2024 

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