Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 for a Training Contract Commencing in 2028

Summer Vacation Scheme

Position: Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 for a Training Contract Commencing in 2028

Office: London

Morrison Foerster (“MoFo”) is seeking talented and ambitious aspiring lawyers who value collaboration, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence to join our 2026 Summer Vacation Scheme in our London office.

We will run two two-week vacation schemes in June and July 2026, offering you a chance to really get to know our firm. MoFo summer associates are entrusted with responsibilities and tasks typically assigned to trainee solicitors, including:

·Drafting legal documents such as briefs, contracts, and client memoranda;

·Assisting in drafting and negotiation sessions;

·Shadowing client meetings or calls; and

·Performing due diligence in corporate transactions.

Summer associates work directly with our seasoned lawyers on substantive client matters, receive unparalleled mentorship and guidance, participate in comprehensive practice and professional skills training and experience MoFo’s shared values, inclusive community and diverse practice areas firsthand. We treat each vacation scheme as an extended part of the interview process, and it is our sole method of selecting our future trainees.

Who We Are

Morrison Foerster (“MoFo”) is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious individuals who value collaboration, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

MoFo is driven by excellence, collaboration, and innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to thrive professionally while working on cutting-edge matters with exceptional colleagues. Our values of inclusion, career development, and service set us apart, making MoFo not just a firm to join but a community where you’ll build a future that is uniquely yours.

With 1,000+ lawyers across 18 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, MoFo is a globally recognized global law firm dedicated to fully developing our talent and serving our clients, which include the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. We represent organisations – whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea – as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.

Our Trainee Programme

Our approach to learning and development at Morrison Foerster enables trainees to start strong in their legal careers, with an induction that is carefully curated to enhance professional and practical skills developed during formal education. This equips trainees with the essential tools to meet the needs of our colleagues and clients across the firm, both locally and globally. Trainees have access to a variety of mentors to guide them through new experiences and ongoing learning and development opportunities required to underpin their legal skills, from the initial trainee orientation sessions to regular skills-based training, significant daily responsibility, autonomy, and opportunity to contribute to our culture and future of the firm. This combined approach stretches trainees to develop core skills and team behaviours while understanding how the business of law delivers exceptional client service on complex global matters.

The training period consists of four six-month seats, with the potential to complete overseas secondments in some of our international offices or with our clients. Seat options are subject to business and client needs at the time of the rotations; however, trainees are invited to identify particular areas of interest or skills gaps during seat allocation discussions.

MoFo partners, associates, and business professionals are committed to supporting trainees to succeed, so you will receive plenty of formal and informal support. In addition to the above, the Graduate Recruiting and Trainee Committee serves as a constant source of guidance and stewardship.

Who You Are

We are looking for talented, ambitious individuals who value collaboration, teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and display a genuine enthusiasm for a career in law and interest in our core London practices. At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm across borders, practice areas, and business functions, and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

We ask that you be on track for, or to have already achieved, a minimum of a 2(i) degree (or the equivalent if you are studying/have studied outside the UK) and a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) at A Level. There is the option to add mitigating circumstances to your application. We are also pleased to confirm that we use Rare’s Contextual Recruiting System (CRS), which allows us to understand your grades within the context they were achieved.The firm encourages applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

If you are currently a law student, you should apply from the penultimate year of your degree. Non-law students should apply from the final year of your degree. If you have already gained industry experience and are considering training as a lawyer, you should decide which year you wish to start your training contract and apply before the relevant deadline.

Sponsorship

Morrison Foerster is partnered with the University of Law to deliver the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation programmes. The collaboration ensures that all future trainees have the essential knowledge and commercial awareness for the next steps of their legal career with MoFo and provides future trainees with a well-rounded introduction to the practice and business of law.

Vacation Scheme Dates and Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: 5 January 2026

Scheme

Scheme Dates

Summer Vacation Scheme 1

15 June – 26 June

Summer Vacation Scheme 2

29 June – 10 July