Training in London

Our vacation scheme offers a perfect introduction to a career in law and to Davis Polk. In each 2025 vacation scheme, we will host a group of 12 law students for a week. You will work on international transactions for some of our major clients and learn about our practice, culture and distinctive approach to client care. You will receive £750 to cover expenses and be interviewed for our 2027 training programme, for which we look to offer around five places.

If you are selected as one of our trainees, we will provide you with training and full sponsorship to help you through the first and second stages of the SQE in the year after you graduate from university. In the two-year training programme that follows, you will experience our corporate and finance practices, and have the opportunity to work in our New York or Brussels office. First-rate professional development, training tailored and meaningful contact with the firm’s partners are hallmarks of our programme. You will receive a first-year base salary of £65,000, rising to £70,000 in the second year and then £170,000 upon qualification, along with a comprehensive benefits package.