Hogan Lovells are defined by the exceptional work we do; the inclusive and collaborative teams we build and the successful careers we enable.

Our global reach, breadth of practices and sector focus will enable you to gain a wide range of experience in different areas of the law, working on cutting edge matters that shape careers and sectors.  You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our world leading pro bono practice right from the start.

You’ll be joining us alongside other talented people, with diverse perspectives; the opportunity for collaboration and connection is often the beginning of lifelong friendships.

Vacation schemes

With the firm’s opportunities always highly regarded, it goes without saying that our vacation schemes will be packed with insight and experience. What’s more, with around three quarters of trainee solicitors having taken part in a vacation scheme with us, it’s fair to say you’ll get a lot from it. You’ll delve into key practice groups, get to grips with legal research, meet the team – and imagine your future at Hogan Lovells.

Salary: £500 per week

When and how to apply

Our winter vacation scheme runs from 1-12 December 2025.  The application window opens on 10 September and closes on 10 October 2025. This scheme is open to final year students and graduates.

Our summer vacation schemes run from 22 June-10 July 2026 and from 20 July-7 August 2026. The application window opens on 10 September and closes on 12 December 2025.

Find out more and apply at ukearlycareers.hoganlovells.com

Your training contract is where your journey to becoming an exceptional lawyer really begins. Over two years, you’ll be work at the forefront of the global legal sector.

Every trainee’s journey is different but you can be confident you’ll be playing a meaningful role on some of the most exciting cases in world as you learn from the top legal minds in every sector. After your training contract, you’ll have the technical skills, industry-recognised qualifications and the experience, to become an exceptional lawyer.

During your two-year training contract, you’ll rotate through four seats across six different practice groups. You’ll move around our business to experience different areas of law and work alongside new colleagues every six months as you find the area you want to pursue. Our training contract is structured so you can be immersed in our work almost immediately and develop your skills in the only way that really matters: on live projects for real clients taking real responsibility.

Birmingham training contract salary:

Year one £37,500, year two £41,000, newly qualified £85,000

London training contract salary:

Year one £56,000, year two £61,000, newly qualified £140,000

When and how to apply

The application window for training contracts in our London office, for entry in March and September 2028, is open between 10 September 2025 and closes on 31 January 2026.  For our Birmingham training contract opportunities, commencing in September 2028, please apply between 10 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.

To apply for our London training contract, click here.

To apply for our Birmingham training contract, click here.

Please note: we recruit on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Your development is crucial to us so we’ve made sure our SQE training is thorough, engaging and will help you succeed in your work as you progress through the training contract. On top of legal expertise, you will develop the professional behaviours that will set you up to be desk-ready for the start of your training contract.

Birmingham trainees

Our Birmingham office trainees will study for the SQE exams at BPP in Birmingham. As well as preparing for the SQE exams you will also complete BPP's Essentials for Practice course.

London trainees

Our London office trainees will study for the SQE exams at BPP in London. As well as preparing for the SQE exams you will also complete the City Consortium Plus programme.

During your solicitor apprenticeship with Hogan Lovells, you’ll start your journey to becoming an exceptional lawyer by joining our six year programme of work and study. You will spend one day per week at BPP university, studying for your degree and then legal qualification (SQE) and four days putting the theory into practice in the office. 

Your time in the office will give you the opportunity to experience work across a broad range of legal practice. You will rotate around the firm every 12 months for the first four years of your training, supported by experienced supervisors, your mentor and a buddy. During years five and six you will join the trainee solicitor cohort where you will be completing six monthly rotations across the firm.

The starting salary for the solicitor apprenticeship is £30,000 with a £2,000 sign on bonus. 

When and how to apply

Applications open on 1 November 2025 and close on 28 February 2026.

To apply for our solicitor apprenticeship, click here.

Our intention is to make a meaningful, positive impact on everyone at our firm by fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and values difference and empowers our people to thrive as their authentic selves.

As a strategic priority for the firm, we take a holistic approach to leveraging the strengths of our people.  Whether it is training and team builiding, sponsorship, mentorship, accountability through leadership or working with our clients, our core mission is to cultivate an inclusive workplace, to create more collaborative relationships, and further enhance our supportive and ambitious culture.

Find out more about our focus on inclusion here: Embrace inclusion at Hogan Lovells: Inclusion Commitment & Achievements

The current maintenance grant for full-time study during the PGDL is £10,000 outside London and £12,500 within London. The current maintenance grant during the SQE is £20,000 in London and £12,500 outside London. 

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