Tees vacation scheme
What is the vacation scheme?
Every year, we welcome talented students and graduates for a week’s placement on our vacation scheme. This year we are combining the vacation scheme and training contract applications for commencement in 2028.
Are you a law student? Our popular graduate scheme offers a road into a major regional law firm.
We are a major regional law firm, and we’re growing fast. We offer a wide variety of opportunities in a range of departments. Whether it’s wills or leases, farmland development or divorces – we’ll have something that piques your interest.
You will be encouraged to contribute effectively day-to-day – and of course you will be surrounded by experienced lawyers, helping you at every step. We carefully assess the level of responsibility we give you and when you’re ready, you can deliver client-facing work too.
Applying for a training contract at Tees
At Tees, we aim to recruit the majority of our trainee solicitors through our vacation scheme. This scheme is designed for applicants who are genuinely seeking a training contract commencing in 2028.
Who can apply
Applicants must be available to start a training contract in 2028 and can include:
Penultimate and final year law students
Final year non-law students
Graduates
About the vacation scheme
Our vacation scheme is designed to assess your strengths, potential, and commercial awareness. During the scheme, you will:
Participate in group exercises
Undertake individual tasks, including preparing and presenting a short presentation
Have the opportunity to speak with current trainee solicitors about life at Tees
Applicants who are shortlisted during the vacation scheme will be invited to attend interviews.
The training contract
Our training contract typically consists of four six-month seats across any of Tees’ legal departments and our five offices.
Trainees at Tees:
Work in supportive teams, supervised by a Partner or Senior Associate
Are encouraged to participate in marketing, networking, training, and social events
Enjoy a focused yet friendly working environment, with regular meetings with supervisors
Receive support for career progression throughout the firm
Meet some of our previous trainees
- Helen Midgley – Training Principal & Partner– Family Law
- Chris Claxton-Shirley – Wills Tax Trusts and Probate Solicitor at Tees
- Sally Powell – Family Partner at Tees
What we are looking for:
- Second and third year undergraduates, graduates, students/graduates of the LPC, GDL or SQE
- 2:1 or above at degree level (or be on track to achieve these grades at degree level, if not yet attained)
- A keen and genuine interest in a career at Tees
- A personable and ambitious nature
A well-rounded individual with interests both related and unrelated to the law - Commercial awareness
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred to ensure accessibility to all of our offices – trainee solicitors must be able to work from any of Tees’ offices.
- Right to work in the UK is essential (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
Application deadlines
Applications open: 10 February 2026. Please upload your CV and covering letter.
Application deadline: 11.59pm 30 April 2026
Assessment centre dates (vacation scheme): 1-4 June 2026
Training contract start dates: 1 April 2028 & 1 October 2028
Locations: Bishop’s Stortford, Cambridge, Chelmsford, North Herts and Saffron Walden
Apply here: Tees Online Application
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Tees Law boasts a team of solicitors with deep expertise in various legal fields. This multi-disciplinary approach allows the firm to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.
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