United Kingdom
Early Careers
Shape a career without limits.
We are a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients.
Ambitious and entrepreneurial graduates and school leavers are rewarded at Reed Smith with a training programme that is supportive, challenging, and exciting, offering unparalleled client and international secondments. Our unique culture, which allows apprentices and trainees to turn passions into careers, is one of the reasons our lawyers remain with us for such a long time, moving seats, jobs roles, and even countries, but sticking with the firm.
Vacation Schemes
We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Vacation Schemes. The deadline is December 19, 2025 at 5 p.m. GMT.
Training Contract
Direct applications for our Training Contract are now closed and will reopen May 2026.
Solicitor Apprentices
We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. The deadline is January 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. GMT.
Open Days
We will be holding a number of Open Days this autumn. Apply and find out more about our in-person events our virtual events.