Ringrose Law Careers

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Criminal

Have you ever been convicted of any offence in any court of the UK or elsewhere (other than a motoring offence not resulting in disqualification)? If yes, please give details *

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, marital or civil partnership status, physical/mental disability, responsibilities for dependants or offending background.

The information you give on this form will help us ensure equality in our services to you. We recognise that you may regard some of this information as personal and we have, therefore, included an option in most questions for ‘prefer not to say’.

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If you have a medical condition, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments to the job content or working environment. To achieve this, we need to know whether you are covered. Definition of Disability: “A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities in a non-work environment.”

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There are 6 million carers in the United Kingdom and nearly one in eight workers are carers. With an ageing population and an expected increase of 60% of carers in the next 30 years, we would like to monitor the number of people with caring responsibilities.

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Job Details

Job Title: Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Job Reference: LG1691470LinSVS
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Salary:

Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

Ringrose Law is a progressive and forward-thinking firm, with well-established offices in Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, a diverse mix of clients and excellent people. We are able to offer a wide range of legal services to our clients, and experience for those starting out in their legal careers.

At the centre of the firm’s success are its people, we have worked hard to create a culture where everyone feels valued. Everyone is respected and recognised for the contributions they make, no matter their role. We have fun, look out for one another and celebrate our successes.

We are always looking to discover future talent and ensure we provide the best path to qualification. Today’s trainees could be tomorrow’s partners, so we want to nurture that.

The Placements

We offer up to 3 places on our summer vacation scheme which usually takes place at the end of June/beginning of July at our Lincoln office.
Placements are 2 weeks long and the placement is designed to provide you with valuable and practical experience within a law firm.

During the placement you will have the opportunity to gain experience in multiple departments. During your placement, you will be given the opportunity to shadow and observe colleagues, work on a range of tasks, and you may have the opportunity to observe client meetings and attend Court hearings. You will be supported by a supervisor and your performance will be reviewed with you and feedback given.

You will also have the opportunity to speak to our trainee solicitors, partners, lawyers etc and establish connections, you will gain a unique insight into the day-to-day life of a solicitor and hopefully be able to confirm if a career in law is for you.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for well-rounded individuals, those who can demonstrate commitment, ambition and enthusiasm for law, excellent communication and customer service skills, commercial awareness and a strong determination to succeed. Team working is important, as is the ability to work effectively alone whilst planning and prioritising your work.

Preference will be given to candidates in their second or third year of a law degree, their final year of a non-law degree, those who have already graduated and who are pursuing their next steps towards a career in law and who have an interest in completing their training at Ringrose Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when will the 2027 summer vacation scheme take place?

This year, the placements will take place at our Lincoln office, week commencing 21 June 2027 – 2 July 2027

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications for the summer vacation scheme is 28 February 2027.

How do I apply?

If you want to apply for our summer vacation scheme, you will need to complete the online application form.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact our recruitment team at careers@ringroselaw.co.uk