VACATION SCHEMES The majority of Skadden’s training contracts are offered to students who participate in our vacation scheme programme, which provides participants with first-hand experience working on actual global transactions. The programme also provides insight into the firm’s culture and atmosphere. Each student is paired with an associate supervisor and trainee liaison who identify substantive and suitable assignments. Our vacation scheme students are offered the option to practise in a single area. However, most participants divide their time between two practice areas, thereby gaining greater exposure to our work. Students participate in training workshops and insight sessions focused on current matters, which aids their professional development and provides a first-hand perspective from Skadden lawyers. Social events allow vacation students to interact with each other and Skadden lawyers on a more informal level. A recent example includes a stadium tour and private dinner at Chelsea Football Club. Our two-week placements are offered over Easter break and the summer months. We remunerate vacation scheme students £300 per week to assist with expenses, and we are happy to help source accommodations. Undergraduate candidates need to have reached the penultimate year of their law degree or the final year of a non-law degree.
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