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We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.
 

Programme Length: 10 weeks (Monday 15 June – Thursday 20 August 2026)
Salary: £24,000 (London, pro rata)

About Us

At the FCA, we regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. We’re looking for graduates to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.? 

About the programme

Our Regulatory Summer Internship offers you a unique opportunity to experience the breadth of regulation at the FCA. Over ten weeks, you’ll gain first-hand insight into the financial services industry, regulatory frameworks, and the vital role we play in protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.

During your internship, you’ll begin developing core skills in judgement, engagement, self-management, and delivery. Your placement could involve supporting vulnerable consumers, conducting investigations, contributing to policy and strategy development, or supervising firms.

Your internship placement details will be shared with you before your join us, we select teams to support our interns in building skills, knowledge and experience across financial services, setting you up for success in your career with us.

If successful on our Regulatory summer internship you will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please consider this when applying for the internship and apply for the internship in the location you would also want to work for a graduate role.

Note: Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please apply for the internship in the location where you would also want to work as a graduate.

Learning & development

Our 10-week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Inspired by the FCA’s values of self-sufficiency, resilience, ambition, engagement, and integrity, you’ll be supported in developing personal effectiveness, advancing professional capabilities, and making a meaningful impact.

You’ll benefit from:

• Bespoke induction and training
• Networking opportunities
• Lunch and learn sessions
• Social events with your intern cohort
• Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business

What we look for

We seek candidates who are curious, eager to learn, and keen to grow in a professional environment. You should be able to build relationships at all levels and analyse data effectively. No specific experience is required; you’ll learn through working alongside experienced colleagues.

What We Offer

• £24,000 pro rata salary
• Rewarding work environment and hybrid working options
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and support
• Charity and volunteering initiatives? 
• 5 days annual leave
• Sports and social clubs? 
• Subsidised on-site fitness centre?(London only)? 
• Subsidised restaurant? 

You can also find further information online (external link).

Do we have any musicians or singers looking for a chance to practice and perform in London?

London Lawyers’ Music (‘LLM’) consists of the London Lawyers’ Symphony Orchestra and the London Lawyers’ Chorus. The groups puts on 5 concerts a year and has reached out to City Law School for new members.

There is a subscription cost involved but this is heavily discounted for students.

Intersted? Click the link to learn more.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The Kingland Cup is Francis Taylor Building’s annual mooting competition, aimed at students at university and bar school, and focussing on topics within chambers’ specialist areas. You can read more about Lord Kingsland, after whom this competition is named, and the history of the moot here.

The competition takes place over three rounds: the first round sees entrants judged on the quality of their skeleton arguments; in the semi-finals, four teams will argue before current or recently retired High Court judges; and the final of the competition is judged by a current or retired Lord Justice of Appeal and/or a panel of senior barristers, judges, and legal academics. 

This year's competition is currently open. Entries, submitted in accordance with the Moot Rules will be accepted until 4pm on 31 December 2025.

The moot problem for the first and second rounds this year is an appeal from the High Court’s decision in R (Friends of the Earth) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2024] EWHC 2707 (Admin). The relevant materials are as follows:

Instructions to entrants

Moot problem

First instance decision

Entry form

The Moot Coordinators will hold an introductory webinar at 1pm on Friday 21 November 2025. To register to attend this, please clink this link. Attendance is not a condition of entering the competition, and is particularly aimed at those who are less familiar with mooting or who may have questions about how the competition works. The substance of the moot problem will not be discussed.

The Moot Coordinators have also produced a short note, based on previous years’ entries, setting out general comments, pointers on common mistakes, and top tips for skeleton arguments.

The following are the indicative timings for the rest of the competition:

The results of the first round will be announced on or around the 14 January 2026. 

The second round moots are expected to place in the two weeks following 16 February 2026.

The Grand Final is likely to take place in the middle of April.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Location: The Grove Hotel, Chandler's Cross, Watford WD3 4TG

We’re delighted to invite you – an LL.M. student currently studying in the UK – to apply for Experience Latham, an exclusive weekend program at The Grove Hotel. This immersive event will bring together lawyers and recruiting professionals from our Germany, Paris, and Brussels offices, offering a unique opportunity to explore how our unified global platform enables truly cross-border legal work.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll take part in thoughtfully designed learning sessions, with ample opportunities for networking and social connection. You’ll gain meaningful insight into what it’s like to build a career at Latham – where you’ll have access to a limitless network of expertise, and the opportunity to work on challenging, cutting-edge matters.

Set within 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside just 18 miles from central London, The Grove is a restored 18thcentury estate that blends historic character with modern comfort. Its serene setting, nearby attractions – from cozy pubs to the Warner Bros. Studio – and beautiful grounds create the perfect backdrop for a memorable weekend. We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend of learning, connection, and exploration.

For those selected to participate, Latham & Watkins will cover travel expenses, accommodations, and all scheduled activities. A detailed agenda and additional information will be provided upon confirmation.

You can also find further information online (external link).

We're looking for people who are curious, collaborative and eager to learn. In return, we'll provide structured development, in a culture where you'll feel valued as an individual. With us, you'll gain the skills, confidence and experience to shape a career you're proud of.

Your two-year training contract will be varied and hands on, offering you the opportunity to experience four different practice areas, with each seat lasting six months. Our diverse practice areas include Real Estate, Private Client, Charity Law and Governance, Corporate, Regulatory Compliance, and Employment.

You'll be supervised by an experienced solicitor in each seat, and our Early Talent team will be there to provide additional support throughout your journey to qualification.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Global Brigades is an international non-profit that uniquely implements a holistic model to meet a community’s health and economic goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably transitioning to a relationship of impact monitoring. Global Brigades is a student-led non-profit organization; each year students fundraise and volunteer in our partner communities. They are looking for the future leaders of these volunteering programs, with a focus on legal and medical brigades.

They are in search of students who are passionate about global development and are interested in taking on a leadership role, as Campus Chairperson, in building a Global Brigades presence on their UK campus.

The ideal time to apply for the internship is during 1st or 2nd year for law students, and anytime before final year for medical students. Please note they do accept non-law and non-medical students with a particular interest in either a legal or medical brigade.

This role is competitive and the GB UK Board will offer interviews to a selection of applications, followed by formal offers to accept the role of intern.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Our Summer vacation scheme is a great way for students to really learn about the firm, its people and decide if a career at Covington is for them.

Over our two-week Vacation Scheme, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London office and gain an insight into the work of a Covington lawyer.

Students have the opportunity to participate in:

• a series of interactive presentations from practice groups and international offices;
• a group activity;
• networking sessions with trainees, associates, and partners;
• an independent research project focusing on a practice area of interest; and
• social events to help you get to know the firm.

Candidates are eligible from their final year of a non-law degree or penultimate year of a law degree. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers.

Key Dates

• Summer Scheme – Applications open from: 28 August 2025 – 16 January 2026. The Summer Scheme will take place from 29 June 2026 – 10 July 2026.

Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview with two senior lawyers and a group activity.

We recruit trainees exclusively through our vacation schemes. All vacation scheme attendees will be interviewed and assessed for a Training Contract/QWE.

You can also find further information online (external link).

First Prize – £750 and a mini-pupillage

Runner-up prizes of up to £500 at judges’ discretion 

Students are invited to submit an answer to this year’s problem question by 16th January 2026 at 5pm. The question can be found here. No previous knowledge of the subject area is required and entrants are required only to read the one case referred to in the problem question. Answers may be up to 1000 words (including footnotes) and conciseness is encouraged.

Entrants must be studying at a UK university/college or have completed their studies at a UK university/college within the past three years (applicants do not necessarily need to have been studying law) but must not have commenced a training contract or pupillage (or equivalent in another jurisdiction).  Each entry should be the work of a single author (so no joint entries are allowed).

Answers should be sent to competitions@pumptax.com in Microsoft Word format. The covering email should state the entrant’s full name, present (or most recent) university/college and contact details (judging is anonymous so please do not include your name in the essay itself). All submissions will be acknowledged.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Over our two-week Vacation Schemes, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London office and gain an insight into the work of a Covington lawyer.

Students have the opportunity to participate in:

• a series of interactive presentations from practice groups and international offices;
• a group activity;
• networking sessions with trainees, associates, and partners;
• an independent research project focusing on a practice area of interest; and
• social events to help you get to know the firm.

Candidates are eligible from their final year of a non-law degree or penultimate year of a law degree. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Join this vacation scheme to find out more about life at the Firm. During the scheme, you'll be sat with a qualified lawyer and given the opportunity to experience the exciting work we do. You will be paid the London Living wage and provided with lunches throughout the scheme.

This firm will also arrange and pay for accommodation for those who meet the social mobility criteria (for those not resident in London). There are 3 vacation schemes taking place across the year. Please indicate your preferred schemes in the application form.

During the vacation scheme, you will complete an assessment centre to be considered for a training contract at the Firm.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The Essay Question

You are invited to submit 1,500 words in English which answers the following question:

• “Should the EU’s adequacy criteria for international data transfers be changed? If so, how? 

The winner of the competition will be invited to attend in-person the prestigious 3-day Privacy Laws & Business 39th International Conference, 6-8 July 2026 at St. John’s College, Cambridge where we will announce the results.

You can also find further information online (external link).

We offer Residential Scholarships within the Inn’s estate for Bar Course scholars.

Residential Scholarships are a fantastic opportunity to benefit from access to the Inn community and legal London during your vocational studies.

To receive a scholarship, a candidate must pass a written and oral assessment. For each assessment, an application is considered against three, equally weighted criteria.

Candidates are strongly advised to read our guide to application assessment, selection for interview and scoring (PDF).

Life at the Inn

The scholar will be an active participant in the academic, pastoral and social aspects of Gray’s Inn.

Representation

The scholar will act as a role model to their peers and promote the Inn to prospective Members.

Accessibility

The scholar’s prospects of a career at the Bar would be significantly enhanced through increased access to the professional, academic and pastoral life of the Inn.

You can also find further information online (external link).

As a trainee solicitor at Stephenson Harwood, you'll be exposed to top quality international work across a range of sectors, an environment that balances cutting-edge work with a respectful, friendly culture and the chance to take part in an international or client secondemnt.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The CLA is offering a prize of £1000 to be awarded for an essay submitted on the following topic:

The rise of lookalike products (those mimicking the packaging or presentation of established brands) has sparked legal and commercial debate in the UK. Cases like M&S v Aldi and Thatchers v Aldi highlight the tension between competitive pricing strategies and the protection of brand identity. Are lookalike products a legitimate competitive strategy or a threat to brand identity?

Recent cases such as M&S v Aldi (concerning Colin the Caterpillar cakes) and Thatchers v Aldi (involving cider branding) illustrate the tension between retailers seeking to offer affordable alternatives and brand owners striving to protect their distinctive identity. English law does not prohibit lookalikes outright, but brand owners may rely on passing off, trade mark infringement, or unfair competition claims to challenge them.

From a legal standpoint, the success of such claims often hinges on whether consumers are likely to be misled or whether the lookalike product unfairly exploits the reputation of the original. Commercially, the proliferation of lookalikes may dilute brand value and consumer loyalty, even if no direct confusion occurs. As the market continues to favour value-driven choices, the question remains: are lookalike products a clever competitive tactic or a creeping erosion of brand distinctiveness?

The Golding Essay Prize is open to any:

• Student (whether currently based in the UK or in a foreign jurisdiction) but excluding any student currently practising as a qualified lawyer, whether full-time or part-time; or
• Trainee solicitor, pupil barrister, devil barrister (from Scotland) or trainee patent and trade mark attorney; or
• Qualified solicitor or barrister with less than 2 years PQE.

The entry qualifications apply as at 31 March 2026.

The essay shall be of a maximum length of 5000 words (inclusive of footnotes) and the closing date for submission of entries is 31 March 2026.

Entries should be formatted on A4 in at least 11 point font and 1.5 spacing with footnotes at the bottom of the page, and submitted in electronic form to the CLA Secretary: Sharon Horwitz (sharon.horwitz@cma.gov.uk).

Entrants should please place a code word instead of their real name on the essay and include both the code word and real name, with confirmation that the author satisfies the entry qualifications, in the covering e-mail.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Our GDL Scholarships support candidates undertaking full-time, part-time and multi-year law conversion courses.

A law conversion course is any postgraduate course that qualifies a student to undertake the vocational component of Bar training upon completion.

All GDL scholars automatically qualify for an interview in any subsequent Bar Course Scholarship application and, if successful, receive an enhanced minimum financial award.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The City Law School is firmly committed to a generous programme of scholarships awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

While the primary consideration for the award of a scholarship is academic excellence, The City Law School's Scholarships Committee looks carefully at the full range of qualities possessed by each individual closely considers the broader context in which the academic excellence has been achieved.

We also believe that it is important to value the potential of applicants to make a positive contribution to the School, the legal professions, and the community when we evaluate applications.

Up to 100 awards available to students on postgraduate and professional programmes at City Law School. The value of award varies depending on the programme of study:

• £5,000 for the suite of specialist LLM programmes
• £3,000 to £4,000 for the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) depending on the route of study
• £3,000 for Graduate Entry LLB or Solicitor's Practice Programme (SPP)
• £2,000 for Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).

Eligibility

• You must have an upper second or first degree (or international equivalent).
• You must hold an offer of a place on one of the courses specified above at The City Law School. The offer can be conditional or unconditional and you do not need to have accepted your place in order to apply for a scholarship.
• You can be of any fee paying status (Home, or international) and be studying full-time or part-time. On part time programmes do note scholarships are split across the 2 years of study (so 50% of the award is applied in year 1 and 50% in year 2).

Please note, students who gain exemptions from modules on the Graduate Diploma in Law programme are not eligible for this scholarship. If you move onto the exemption version of programme the scholarship will no longer be valid.

If you are applying for the Graduate Entry LLB, the scholarship application is only available to those who hold an offer of a place on the UCAS web portal.

Eligible courses

• Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) full-time
• Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) Part-time
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
• Graduate Entry LLB (GE LLB)
• LLM (Master of Laws)
• Solicitors’ Practice Programme

How to apply

Students with an offer for the BVS or SPP will be able to apply for a scholarship from November. You will receive a specific deadline to apply for an award when you are made an offer.

Offer holders on the GELLB, GDL and LLM programmes will not be contacted to apply for scholarship, however you are welcome to apply once you have been made an offer and before the deadlines set out below.

Students should submit one application that will be considered for both the City Law School Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence and the City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence.

NOTE: If a BVS or SPP student has been awarded a City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence earlier in the year, they will be considered for an upgrade to City Law School Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence in June.

Students awarded a City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence are not also eligible for the award of either the BVS Scholarship or the SPP Scholarship. You will receive only the highest value award.

Application deadlines

• BVS & SPP
  • Please check your offer email to confirm the application deadline
• Graduate Entry LLB
  • 11 May 2026
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
  • 15 June 2026
• LLM (Master of Laws)
  • 10 November 2025 (January 2026 intake only)
  • 15 June 2026 (for September 2026 intake only)

You can also find further information online (external link).

The Inn offers a number of scholarships and prizes to support Members undertaking pupillage.

Senior Scholarships

Our most prestigious scholarships. Four scholarships, each with a value of £5,000, are awarded to pupils of exceptional merit.

Ann Goddard Scholarships

Pupils intending to build a practice at the publicly funded Bar can apply for these means tested scholarships, with over £80,000, awarded each year.

The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize

A wig and gown is awarded to a pupil who has embodied the Inn’s purpose, vision and values as a student Member.

The James Hunt Prize

The pupil with the best advocacy performance at the final stage of the Pupil Advocacy Course is awarded the James Hunt Prize.