Legal Vacation Scheme

Location: Birmingham

At Capsticks, we’re always looking for bright, talented individuals who bring something special to our firm. In return, we’re committed to helping you thrive, succeed, and reach your full potential.

We focus on legal work that makes a real difference to people’s lives. From health to housing, regulators to emergency services, our clients are at the heart of public service – and so are we. That’s why we attract people who want to do good, while building a rewarding career in a leading law firm.

Our Summer Vacation Scheme will run from 21 June to 2 July 2027, across our Birmingham, Leeds, and London offices. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside our legal teams, and learn more about the firm and our people. Throughout the placement, we’ll be assessing you for a future training contract for September 2028 or beyond.

What to Expect

During your two-week placement, you’ll have the opportunity to support real work in one of our legal teams, contributing to a variety of tasks and the possibility to attend court or meet with clients. You’ll be supported by a dedicated supervisor and receive constructive feedback on what you’re doing well and how you could be even better.

The scheme also includes: - Training and development activities, including a reflective paper to summarise your experience on the scheme. - Networking opportunities with trainee solicitors, partners, associates, and central business services colleagues. - Insight sessions from our legal divisions to help you understand our work, our clients, and our purpose.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who: - Are penultimate or final year law students, final year non-law students, graduates or those considering a career change into law. - Are on course for or have achieved at least a 2:1 in their undergraduate degree. - Have achieved BBB at A-Level or 120 UCAS points in an equivalent course.

- Are well-rounded, highly driven team players, who can demonstrate their commitment to a career in our specialist sectors. - Demonstrate skills in creative problem solving, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, prioritisation, and time management, with a technical solution focus.

Application Process

The stages of the application process are: - Written Application: to understand more about your motivations and aspirations, and why Capsticks is your firm of choice to help develop and grow your potential. Submit your application by the 23:59 13 December 2026 deadline. (Please note: we may close applications early due to high demand, so you are encouraged to apply early) - Psychometric Assessment: if you are successful in your written application, you will be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment to assess and gain insights on your abilities and cognitive skills. - Assessment Centre: if you progress from the psychometric assessment, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre in our Birmingham, Leeds or London office on either 22 January, 25 January, 29 January, or 1 February 2026 (dates and invites will be confirmed in early January 2027). At the assessment centre you will undertake individual and group exercises, along with an interview with partners.