Vacation Scheme 2025

You’ll sit in two different departments during your fortnight with the firm. But from day one, you’ll feel part of something bigger. You’ll have the chance to explore the firm and the values that drive them, and they'll always support you to be yourself.

You’ll meet a wide range of the firm’s people, and you’ll get to know Bates Wells’ shared sense of purpose and values. The firm will encourage you to get involved with the whole department and any events happening during your time there.

Before joining the scheme you will receive an agenda about different events happening during your time with Bates Wells, and opportunities to attend drop-in calls if you have any questions leading up to the scheme. You will have points of contact in the HR team that you can reach out to about anything in the build up to the placement. The firm wants you to feel as prepared as possible for your first day, so you can really enjoy your experience.

Everyone who attends the vacation scheme will automatically be invited to a final stage interview, which will take place in June. This interview is with two partners (including the Managing Partner). After final interviews, Bates Wells offers training contracts to successful candidates.