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When do applications open?  \nA: 1 September 2025  \n2. How can I apply?  \nA: Online: [https://www.apply4law.com/GibsonDunn/](https://www.apply4law.com/GibsonDunn/)  \n[3](3). What does the application include?  \nA: We are keen to get to know you so there is the opportunity to share more about you and your experiences as well as what attracts you to Gibson Dunn; why you want to become a solicitor  \n4. Are applications reviewed on a rolling basis?  \nA: Yes, so please do get your application in early  \nNote: To secure a training contract you should first apply for our vacation scheme but training contract will be open for those unable to participate in the programme.  \n5. How many trainees are you looking to recruit each year?  \nA: Up to fifteen  \n6. Which year are you currently recruiting for?  \nA: 2026 , 2027 and 2028  \n7. How many spring and summer vacation scheme students are you looking to recruit for 2026?  \nA: Up to 25 for each programme  \n8. What are the spring/summer vacation scheme dates?  \nA: Spring: 7 – 17 April 2026 (2 weeks) 22 June – 3 July 2026 (2 weeks)  \n9. What is the vacation scheme interview process?  \nA: Online situational judgement and strength assessment , first stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, followed by two second stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)  \n10. When do applications close?  \nA: 16 January 2026. However, we recruit on a rolling basis so please do aim to get your applications in early  \n11. What are your grade requirements?  \nA: You should have obtained, or expect to obtain, a strong 2:1 undergraduate degree or better. We do accept mitigating circumstances in application form  \n12. Do you recruit from certain universities or law schools or require certain subjects?  \nA: No. We welcome applications from exceptional students from any university and discipline. Undergraduate law students in their penultimate year of study, students of other disciplines in their final year, those who have already graduated and those completing the GDL or LPC or SQE are eligible to apply  \n13. How can I make my application stand out?  \nA: Be yourself. Your application will stand out if it is well-considered and a true reflection of your achievements and ambitions. Do your research, but don’t just repeat what you have read on our website or tell us what you think we want to hear. Connect your skills and experience with the firm; we like curious  \nindividuals! We don’t expect all candidates to have valuable legal work experience, but we encourage you to think outside the parameters of the roles that you have held and consider any commercial aspects  \n14. What key characteristics do we look for in a Gibson Dunn trainee?  \nA: Intellectual curiosity; Entrepreneurial Spirit; Maturity; Sociability  \nTraining with us  \n15. Does the firm cover GDL and SQE fees?  \nA: Yes. We also pay a competitive maintenance allowance during each year of study of £20,000 for both the SQE and GDL  \n16. What is a trainee’s starting salary?  \nA: £65,000 (year 1) and £70,000 (year 2); £180,000 per annum on qualification (as of 2025)  \n17. Who will supervise?  \nA: You will be supervised by senior associates and partners  \n18. What seats are available?  \nA: We offer seats in Dispute Resolution (arbitration, investigations, litigation), Corporate, Energy, Competition, Tax, Technology, Real Estate, Finance & Restructuring, Employment , Projects, Asset Finance  \n19. Do you offer international and client secondments?  \nA: Yes, we currently provide an international secondment to our Abu Dhabi office, as well as a range of client secondments but we continually review locations and secondment to clients  \n20. 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