When graduate schemes open for 2027
Most open between August and October, and many close before Christmas. Each row gives the employer's own dates; the visa clock shows what your Graduate visa leaves.
- Graduate scheme applications From August 2026 to January 2027 Most open September or October, banks from August; many deadlines fall in November and December.
- Spring weeks and insight programmes September 2026 to January 2027 For first-years, and second-years on four-year courses; most applications fall in autumn, programmes run around Easter.
- Summer internship applications (summer 2027) From August 2026 to January 2027 For penultimate-year students; many review applications as they arrive and close early.
- Assessment centre season November 2026 to April 2027 First rounds follow deadlines; final assessment days run from November into spring.
- Offers October 2026 to June 2027 Offers follow final stages, from October for early schemes to June for later ones.
- Degree results June 2027 to July 2027 Dates for 2027 not yet published; in 2026 finalists’ results came from late June to July.
- Law vacation scheme applications September 2026 to December 2026 Some firms recruit most trainees from these schemes; schemes run in April and from late June 2027.
- Training contract applications (direct) September 2026 to November 2026 Direct applications for 2029 starts; at some firms the vacation scheme is the main route.
- Graduate visa lengths A Graduate visa applied for on or before 31 December 2026 usually lasts 2 years. For applications made on or after 1 January 2027, it is scheduled to last 18 months.
- Your Graduate visa
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Investment banking
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank Internship Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsLondon, 2027 | Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st August 2027 and 31st July 2028. | Opens Not announced | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyNine-week summer programme.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deutsche Bank Internship Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsEmployer page, Deutsche Bank Add to calendar |
| Deutsche Bank March Seasonal 6 Month Internship Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsLondon, 2027 | designed for students in their penultimate year of study, who are looking for a long-term internship as part of their course. | Opens Not announced | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlySix-month programme running from March 2027 to September 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deutsche Bank March Seasonal 6 Month Internship Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsEmployer page, Deutsche Bank Add to calendar |
| Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsLondon, 2027 | Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st January 2026 and 31st July 2027. | Opens Not announced | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyBe able to start full time work in July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme, Investment Banking & Capital MarketsEmployer page, Deutsche Bank Add to calendar |
| Evercore 2027 Summer Intern, Debt AdvisoryLondon, 2027 | Our internship programme is designed for people in their penultimate year of study who have a strong interest in an investment banking career. | Opens 31 August 2026 | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Evercore 2027 Summer Intern, Debt AdvisoryEmployer page, Evercore Add to calendar |
| Evercore 2027 Summer Intern, RestructuringLondon, 2027 | Our internship programme is designed for people in their penultimate year of study who have a strong interest in an investment banking career. | Opens 31 August 2026 | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Evercore 2027 Summer Intern, RestructuringEmployer page, Evercore Add to calendar |
| Evercore 2027 Graduate, RestructuringLondon, 2027 | 2027 graduates | Opens 31 August 2026 | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberGraduate Programme begins with five weeks of training.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Evercore 2027 Graduate, RestructuringEmployer page, Evercore Add to calendar |
| HSBC Investment Banking InternshipLondon, 2027 | Be in the penultimate year of undergraduate study and be expecting to graduate in 2028 | Opens 1 October 2026 | Closes 15 October 2026 | Open, closes 15 OctoberRolling: the employer may close early10 weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, HSBC Investment Banking InternshipEmployer page, HSBC Add to calendar |
| HSBC Markets, Sales and Trading InternshipLondon, 2027 | Be in the penultimate year of undergraduate study and be expecting to graduate in 2028 | Opens 1 October 2026 | Closes 15 October 2026 | Open, closes 15 OctoberRolling: the employer may close early10 weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, HSBC Markets, Sales and Trading InternshipEmployer page, HSBC Add to calendar |
| HSBC Investment Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Off-Cycle InternshipLondon, 2027 | Be available to work full time from March 2027 onwards | Opens 1 October 2026 | Closes 15 October 2026 | Open, closes 15 OctoberRolling: the employer may close early10 weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, HSBC Investment Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Off-Cycle InternshipEmployer page, HSBC Add to calendar |
| Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Summer Analyst ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | You are in your penultimate year of study, graduating in 2028 from either a Bachelor or Masters degree | Opens Not announced | Closes 18 October 2026 | Open, closes 18 OctoberRolling: the employer may close early10-week programme; training begins in mid-June.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Summer Analyst ProgrammeEmployer page, Morgan Stanley Add to calendar |
| Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading Summer Analyst ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | You are a penultimate year (including Masters) student with outstanding academic achievements, and on track to achieve a minimum of 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in any degree discipline | Opens Not announced | Closes 19 October 2026 | Open, closes 19 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading Summer Analyst ProgrammeEmployer page, Morgan Stanley Add to calendar |
| UBS Tomorrow's Talent & Spring Insight ProgramLondon, 2027 | You need to be currently at university and graduating in 2029. You should be on track for a 2:1 (or equivalent) in your first undergraduate degree. | Opens Not announced | Closes 31 October 2026 | Open, closes 31 OctoberA week-long event; participants may be considered for the 2028 summer intern program.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, UBS Tomorrow's Talent & Spring Insight ProgramEmployer page, UBS Add to calendar |
| JPMorganChase Spring Insights: Advise & InvestLondon, 2027 | A student expecting to graduate in 2029. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberOne of five Spring Insights pathways; this one covers client advisory and investment teams.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, JPMorganChase Spring Insights: Advise & InvestEmployer page, JPMorganChase Add to calendar |
| JPMorganChase Spring Insights: Analyse & TradeLondon, 2027 | A student expecting to graduate in 2029. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberOne of five Spring Insights pathways.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, JPMorganChase Spring Insights: Analyse & TradeEmployer page, JPMorganChase Add to calendar |
| JPMorganChase Global Investment Banking Analyst Program Summer InternshipLondon, 2027 | Expected graduation date: 2028. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyNine-week programme; programmes close as positions are filled.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, JPMorganChase Global Investment Banking Analyst Program Summer InternshipEmployer page, JPMorganChase Add to calendar |
| JPMorganChase Markets Summer Analyst Program, Global MarketsLondon, 2027 | Graduation date from June 2027 to August 2028. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyNine-week programme running from June to August.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, JPMorganChase Markets Summer Analyst Program, Global MarketsEmployer page, JPMorganChase Add to calendar |
| JPMorganChase Global Investment Banking Analyst Program, Full-TimeLondon, 2027 | Graduation date from May 2027 to October 2027 | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, JPMorganChase Global Investment Banking Analyst Program, Full-TimeEmployer page, JPMorganChase Add to calendar |
| Barclays Banking Summer Internship ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline. | Opens 21 August 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowOpening date is the posting’s "Date live". 10-week programme.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Barclays Banking Summer Internship ProgrammeEmployer page, Barclays Add to calendar |
| Barclays Sales, Trading and Structuring Summer Internship ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline. | Opens 9 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowOpening date is the posting’s "Date live".Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Barclays Sales, Trading and Structuring Summer Internship ProgrammeEmployer page, Barclays Add to calendar |
| Barclays Banking Graduate ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree, in any area. | Opens 29 August 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowOpening date is the posting’s "Date live".Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Barclays Banking Graduate ProgrammeEmployer page, Barclays Add to calendar |
| Barclays Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree, in any area. | Opens 10 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowOpening date is the posting’s "Date live".Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Barclays Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate ProgrammeEmployer page, Barclays Add to calendar |
| Bank of America Global Capital Markets 2027 Summer Analyst (DCM, ECM, Leveraged Finance, and SSG)London, 2027 | Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between June 2027 and July 2028. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedRolling: the employer may close earlyStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Bank of America Global Capital Markets 2027 Summer Analyst (DCM, ECM, Leveraged Finance, and SSG)Employer page, Bank of America |
| Bank of America Global Markets (Sales & Trading) Rotational Programme 2027, Summer AnalystLondon, 2027 | Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between September 2027 and July 2028. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedRolling: the employer may close earlyStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Bank of America Global Markets (Sales & Trading) Rotational Programme 2027, Summer AnalystEmployer page, Bank of America |
| BNP Paribas Global Banking Graduate Programme, M&ALondon, 2027 | you must be completing your degree course in 2027 (or be within two years of graduating 2025 to 2027) | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedApplicants may apply for one Graduate role per academic year.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, BNP Paribas Global Banking Graduate Programme, M&AEmployer page, BNP Paribas |
| BNP Paribas Global Markets Graduate Analyst, TradingLondon, 2027 | you must be completing your degree course in 2027 (or be within two years of graduating) | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, BNP Paribas Global Markets Graduate Analyst, TradingEmployer page, BNP Paribas |
| Citi Banking, Investment Banking, Summer AnalystLondon, 2027 | You are in your penultimate/final year of university. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedRolling: the employer may close earlyThere is no deadline for applications. 10-week programme starting in June.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Citi Banking, Investment Banking, Summer AnalystEmployer page, Citi |
| Deutsche Bank Spring into BankingLondon, 2027 | First year students | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedFour-day insight programme; the page gives no dates or intake year.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deutsche Bank Spring into BankingEmployer page, Deutsche Bank |
| Goldman Sachs 2027 Summer Analyst ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | The Summer Analyst role is for candidates currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters university degree and in their penultimate or final year of study. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedRolling: the employer may close earlyEMEA programme page; London roles listed on the firm’s application site. Nine to ten weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Goldman Sachs 2027 Summer Analyst ProgrammeEmployer page, Goldman Sachs |
| Lazard 2027 London Financial Advisory Full-Time AnalystLondon, 2027 | Opportunities are available for students due to complete their studies in 2027 or recent graduates. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedOur Analyst Programme starts in late July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Lazard 2027 London Financial Advisory Full-Time AnalystEmployer page, Lazard |
Quant and trading
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Street FTTPLondon, 2027 | a select group of first-year undergraduates | Opens Not announced | Closes 3 January 2027 | Open, closes 3 JanuaryLondon event runs 21 to 25 March 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Jane Street FTTPEmployer page, Jane Street Add to calendar |
| Jane Street BridgeLondon, 2027 | open to first and second year students who will graduate in 2029 | Opens Not announced | Closes 3 January 2027 | Open, closes 3 JanuaryDaylong programme; London event runs 1 to 3 April 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Jane Street BridgeEmployer page, Jane Street Add to calendar |
| G-Research Summer Research Programme, Quant Research InternshipLondon, 2027 | Be in the final or penultimate year of a Masters or PhD in a highly technical or quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science, with a PhD preferred | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announced10-week programme, 21 June to 27 August 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, G-Research Summer Research Programme, Quant Research InternshipEmployer page, G-Research |
| Hudson River Trading Algorithm Development (Quant Research & Trading) Internship, Summer 2027London, 2027 | You are a full-time undergraduate or master’s student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, or a related program) | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedOffered in London, New York and Singapore.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Hudson River Trading Algorithm Development (Quant Research & Trading) Internship, Summer 2027Employer page, Hudson River Trading |
| Hudson River Trading Algorithm Developer (Quant Research & Trading), 2027 GradsLondon, 2027 | You are a full-time undergraduate or masters student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, or a related program) who is eligible for full-time roles in 2027 | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedOffered in London, New York and Singapore.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Hudson River Trading Algorithm Developer (Quant Research & Trading), 2027 GradsEmployer page, Hudson River Trading |
| IMC Graduate Deep Learning ResearcherLondon, 2027 | Currently in your final year of study, graduating in 2027 | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, IMC Graduate Deep Learning ResearcherEmployer page, IMC |
| Optiver Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)London, 2027 | Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028 | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedTen-week internship.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Optiver Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)Employer page, Optiver |
Consulting
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinsey & Company Business AnalystUK, 2027 | Bachelor’s students at UK universities | Opens Not announced | Closes 12 October 2026 | Open, closes 12 OctoberDeadline from the campus deadline tool for Bachelor’s students at UK schools; start date not stated.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, McKinsey & Company Business AnalystEmployer page, McKinsey & Company Add to calendar |
| Bain & Company Associate ConsultantLondon, 2027 | If you are currently in your final year of study or if you have less than two years of experience in industry since graduation, you would be considered for the Associate Consultant role via our University Hiring stream. | Opens Not announced | Closes 15 October 2026 | Open, closes 15 OctoberStart dates typically January, March, May, September and October; online assessment due 20 October.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Bain & Company Associate ConsultantEmployer page, Bain & Company Add to calendar |
| Boston Consulting Group AssociateLondon, 2027 | You are in your final year of study or have graduated with less than two years of full-time work experience | Opens 9 September 2026 | Closes 18 October 2026 | Open, closes 18 OctoberAll decisions are made after the deadline. Start date not stated on the page.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Boston Consulting Group AssociateEmployer page, Boston Consulting Group Add to calendar |
| McKinsey & Company Business Analyst InternUK, 2027 | Bachelor’s students at UK universities | Opens Not announced | Closes 14 January 2027 | Open, closes 14 JanuaryDeadline from the campus deadline tool; the tool does not state the internship season or dates.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, McKinsey & Company Business Analyst InternEmployer page, McKinsey & Company Add to calendar |
| Oliver Wyman Summer InternshipLondon, 2027 | Penultimate year students currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree | Opens Not announced | Closes 15 January 2027 | Open, closes 15 JanuaryRolling: the employer may close earlyListed on the Marsh McLennan careers site, which hosts Oliver Wyman vacancies.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Oliver Wyman Summer InternshipEmployer page, Oliver Wyman Add to calendar |
| Bain & Company Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) programmeLondon, 2027 | Bain London now offers the Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) programme for students in their penultimate year of study. | Opens November 2026 | Closes Not announced | Opens NovemberBain says applications are expected to open in November 2026.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Bain & Company Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) programmeEmployer page, Bain & Company Add to calendar |
| Boston Consulting Group Summer internshipLondon, 2027 | you must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelors, Masters, or Advanced Degree programme in order to be eligible for the internship | Opens 1 January 2027 | Closes 24 January 2027 | Opens 1 JanuaryEight weeks in July and August; decisions after the deadline.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Boston Consulting Group Summer internshipEmployer page, Boston Consulting Group Add to calendar |
Big 4 and accounting
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Audit, Full Time GraduateLondon, 2027 | You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards a minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the Autumn 2027 intake. | Opens 28 September 2026 | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyOpening date from Deloitte’s application timelines page; start month September 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deloitte Audit, Full Time GraduateEmployer page, Deloitte Add to calendar |
| Deloitte Audit, Summer Vacation SchemeLondon, 2027 | You must be in the penultimate year of your course, or going onto a Master’s, and you need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline. | Opens 28 September 2026 | Closes 11 October 2026 | Open, closes 11 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyFour to six weeks; Deloitte gives 28 June 2027 as the expected start date.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deloitte Audit, Summer Vacation SchemeEmployer page, Deloitte Add to calendar |
| Deloitte Monitor Deloitte, Full Time GraduateLondon, 2027 | You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards a minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the Autumn 2027 intake. | Opens Not announced | Closes 19 October 2026 | Open, closes 19 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyStrategy consulting arm of Deloitte; start month September 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deloitte Monitor Deloitte, Full Time GraduateEmployer page, Deloitte Add to calendar |
| PwC Advisory and Consulting graduate programmeAcross the UK, 2027 | Our graduate programmes require you to have passed or be on track to pass your degree. | Opens 17 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowRolling: the employer may close earlyStart month September 2027 (no day given). Opening date from PwC’s early careers FAQ.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, PwC Advisory and Consulting graduate programmeEmployer page, PwC Add to calendar |
| PwC Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance graduate programmeAcross the UK, 2027 | Our graduate programmes require you to have passed or be on track to pass your degree. | Opens 17 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowRolling: the employer may close earlyStart month September 2027 (no day given). Opening date from PwC’s early careers FAQ.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, PwC Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance graduate programmeEmployer page, PwC Add to calendar |
| PwC Summer InternshipAcross the UK, 2027 | To apply for one our Summer Internships, you’ll need to be in the penultimate year of a degree, or in your final year of study with a one-year postgraduate degree place confirmed. | Opens 30 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowRolling: the employer may close earlyFour to eight weeks, summer 2027. Opening date from PwC’s early careers FAQ.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, PwC Summer InternshipEmployer page, PwC Add to calendar |
| PwC Legal Summer Vacation SchemeLondon, 2027 | Law, penultimate year and beyond (includes graduated candidates) Non-Law degree, final year and beyond (includes graduated candidates) | Opens 30 September 2026 | Closes Not announced | Open nowRolling: the employer may close earlyTwo weeks in July 2027 (no day given); the principal route to a PwC training contract.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, PwC Legal Summer Vacation SchemeEmployer page, PwC Add to calendar |
| Deloitte Spring into Deloitte: AdvisoryLondon, 2027 | In their first year of university, or their second year of a four-year degree | Opens 9 November 2026 | Closes Not announced | Opens 9 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyPaid two-day programme, 1 to 2 April 2027; closes once places are filled.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deloitte Spring into Deloitte: AdvisoryEmployer page, Deloitte Add to calendar |
| Deloitte Spring into Deloitte: Finance (Inspiring Women)Manchester, 2027 | In their first year of university or their second year on a four-year degree | Opens 9 November 2026 | Closes Not announced | Opens 9 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyPaid two-day programme in Audit & Assurance and Tax, 30 to 31 March 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Deloitte Spring into Deloitte: Finance (Inspiring Women)Employer page, Deloitte Add to calendar |
| EY Graduate programmesUK, 2027 | If you’ve graduated from university or will do so soon, now’s the time to start exploring your next steps. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedRolling: the employer may close earlyEY says 2027 applications are open; no dates given. Experience Days run November 2026 to April 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, EY Graduate programmesEmployer page, EY |
| KPMG Graduate Audit, ACALondon, 2027 | 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedAutumn 2027 start; no application dates on the vacancy page.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, KPMG Graduate Audit, ACAEmployer page, KPMG |
| KPMG Graduate Tax, ACALondon, 2027 | 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedAutumn 2027 start; no application dates on the vacancy page.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, KPMG Graduate Tax, ACAEmployer page, KPMG |
| KPMG Vacation Audit, ACABirmingham, 2027 | Our Vacation programmes are for students who are in their penultimate year of university. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedJuly 2027 start (no day given). No London vacation programme was listed on 7 October 2026.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, KPMG Vacation Audit, ACAEmployer page, KPMG |
Law
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfields Summer Vacation SchemeUnited Kingdom, 2027 | Our Summer Vacation Scheme is open to penultimate-year undergraduate students, final-year undergraduate students, and graduates from any degree discipline. | Opens 1 September 2026 | Closes 30 October 2026 | Open, closes 30 OctoberRolling: the employer may close earlyTwo three-week schemes: 28 June to 16 July and 26 July to 13 August 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Freshfields Summer Vacation SchemeEmployer page, Freshfields Add to calendar |
| Kirkland & Ellis Open dayLondon, 2026 | Second-year students of a three-year law degree, third-year students of a four-year law degree, final-year students of a non-law degree or beyond are eligible to apply for the open day. | Opens 1 October 2026 | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberHeld in November 2026 (no day given) at the London office.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Kirkland & Ellis Open dayEmployer page, Kirkland & Ellis Add to calendar |
| A&O Shearman Summer Vacation SchemeLondon, 2027 | For our Summer 2027 Vacation Scheme, you need to be in your penultimate year in any degree discipline. | Opens 14 September 2026 | Closes 9 November 2026 | Open, closes 9 NovemberRuns 5 to 16 July 2027; leads to an autumn (September) training contract intake.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, A&O Shearman Summer Vacation SchemeEmployer page, A&O Shearman Add to calendar |
| Slaughter and May Training contract (September 2029/March 2030)London, 2029 | Applications for our September 2029/March 2030 training contracts (for law and non-law finalists and graduates) are open and will close on Friday 13 November 2026. | Opens Not announced | Closes 13 November 2026 | Open, closes 13 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyOffers made on a rolling basis. A summer window for penultimate-year law students opens June 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Slaughter and May Training contract (September 2029/March 2030)Employer page, Slaughter and May Add to calendar |
| Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Spring Vacation SchemeLondon, 2027 | The spring scheme is open to penultimate-year students, final-year students and graduates. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 December 2026 | Open, closes 1 DecemberRuns 12 to 23 April 2027; all future trainees are hired through the vacation schemes.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Spring Vacation SchemeEmployer page, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Add to calendar |
| Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Summer Vacation SchemeLondon, 2027 | The summer scheme is open to penultimate-year students, final-year students and graduates. | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 December 2026 | Open, closes 1 DecemberRuns 7 to 25 June and 5 to 23 July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Summer Vacation SchemeEmployer page, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Add to calendar |
| Linklaters Direct Training Contract 2029/30London, 2029 | Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates | Opens 21 September 2026 | Closes 3 December 2026 | Open, closes 3 DecemberProgramme dates September 2029 and March 2030 (no day given).Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Linklaters Direct Training Contract 2029/30Employer page, Linklaters Add to calendar |
| Linklaters Spring Vacation Scheme 2027London, 2027 | Penultimate year and final year undergraduates, graduates and postgraduate students from UK or Irish universities | Opens Not announced | Closes 3 December 2026 | Open, closes 3 DecemberTwo weeks, 5 to 16 April 2027; paid £520 per week.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Linklaters Spring Vacation Scheme 2027Employer page, Linklaters Add to calendar |
| Linklaters Summer Vacation Schemes 2027London, 2027 | Penultimate year and final year undergraduates, graduates and postgraduate students from UK or Irish universities | Opens Not announced | Closes 3 December 2026 | Open, closes 3 DecemberScheme 1: 21 June to 2 July; Scheme 2: 5 to 16 July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Linklaters Summer Vacation Schemes 2027Employer page, Linklaters Add to calendar |
| Slaughter and May Summer work experience schemeLondon, 2027 | For penultimate year students | Opens Not announced | Closes 4 December 2026 | Open, closes 4 DecemberRolling: the employer may close earlyInterviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Slaughter and May Summer work experience schemeEmployer page, Slaughter and May Add to calendar |
| Kirkland & Ellis Training contractLondon, 2028 | Second-year students of a three-year law degree, third-year students of a four-year law degree, final-year students of a non-law degree or beyond are eligible to apply for our training contracts. | Opens 1 October 2026 | Closes 13 December 2026 | Open, closes 13 DecemberRecruiting trainees for 2028 and 2029.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Kirkland & Ellis Training contractEmployer page, Kirkland & Ellis Add to calendar |
| Slaughter and May Spring Forward ProgrammeLondon, 2027 | For first year law students (and second year law students on a four-year degree) from lower socio-economic and/or ethnic minority backgrounds | Opens 5 October 2026 | Closes 6 January 2027 | Open, closes 6 JanuaryFor students from lower socio-economic and/or ethnic minority backgrounds.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Slaughter and May Spring Forward ProgrammeEmployer page, Slaughter and May Add to calendar |
| Slaughter and May Spring open daysLondon, 2027 | For first year students (and second year students on a four-year degree) | Opens 5 October 2026 | Closes 6 January 2027 | Open, closes 6 JanuaryStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Slaughter and May Spring open daysEmployer page, Slaughter and May Add to calendar |
| Kirkland & Ellis ACCELERATELondon, 2027 | First-year students of a three-year law degree, second-year students of a four-year law degree, and penultimate-year students of a non-law degree will be eligible to apply. | Opens 1 January 2027 | Closes 14 February 2027 | Opens 1 JanuaryEarly access programme on private equity law.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Kirkland & Ellis ACCELERATEEmployer page, Kirkland & Ellis Add to calendar |
| Clifford Chance Trainee Solicitor (London Training Contract)London, 2029 | Our Training Contract is open to penultimate year law students, final year law and non-law students and graduates. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedIntakes August 2029 and February 2030 (no day given); no application dates on the vacancy page.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Clifford Chance Trainee Solicitor (London Training Contract)Employer page, Clifford Chance |
| Clifford Chance The ChallengeLondon, 2026 | The Challenge is for penultimate-year law students and final-year non-law students, with the opportunity to be fast-tracked to a Training Contract Assessment Day. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedVirtual event 17 November, in person 19 and 20 November 2026; can fast-track to a training contract assessment day.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Clifford Chance The ChallengeEmployer page, Clifford Chance |
| A&O Shearman Winter Vacation SchemeLondon, 2026 | For our Winter 2026 Vacation Scheme, you will need to be in your final year of study in any degree discipline. | Opens 3 August 2026 | Closes 7 September 2026 | Closed 7 SeptemberRuns 30 November to 4 December 2026; leads to a spring (March) training contract intake.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, A&O Shearman Winter Vacation SchemeEmployer page, A&O Shearman Add to calendar |
| A&O Shearman Training Contract, LondonLondon, 2028 | We’re able to welcome graduates from all universities with any degree. | Opens 1 September 2026 | Closes 5 October 2026 | Closed 5 OctoberStart date March 2028 (no day given). Applications close at 5pm on the closing date.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, A&O Shearman Training Contract, LondonEmployer page, A&O Shearman Add to calendar |
Technology
| Employer and programme | Who may apply | Opens | Closes | Status | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering BS/MS Intern, 2027London, 2027 | This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited full-time Bachelors or Masters degree program located in the EMEA region. | Opens Not announced | Closes 23 October 2026 | Open, closes 23 OctoberRolling: the employer may close early13 to 17 weeks starting May, June or July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Google Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering BS/MS Intern, 2027Employer page, Google Add to calendar |
| Monzo Software Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)London, 2027 | You are completing a degree in Computer Science or another technical field with exposure to programming and are graduating in 2028 | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyTwo start dates: 1 June or 30 June 2027; at least 12 weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Monzo Software Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)Employer page, Monzo Add to calendar |
| Monzo Associate Data Scientist, InternLondon, 2027 | You are completing a degree in STEM or Computer Science with exposure to programming and are graduating in 2028 | Opens Not announced | Closes 1 November 2026 | Open, closes 1 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyTwo start dates: 1 June or 30 June 2027; at least 12 weeks.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Monzo Associate Data Scientist, InternEmployer page, Monzo Add to calendar |
| Google Associate Product Manager BS/MS Intern, 2027London, 2027 | This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited Bachelors or Master's full-time degree program located in the EMEA region. | Opens Not announced | Closes 13 November 2026 | Open, closes 13 NovemberRolling: the employer may close early12 weeks starting May, June or July 2027.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Google Associate Product Manager BS/MS Intern, 2027Employer page, Google Add to calendar |
| Google Associate Product Marketing Manager BS/MS Intern, 2027London, 2027 | This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited Bachelors or Masters full-time degree program located in the EMEA region. | Opens Not announced | Closes 13 November 2026 | Open, closes 13 NovemberRolling: the employer may close earlyStarts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Google Associate Product Marketing Manager BS/MS Intern, 2027Employer page, Google Add to calendar |
| Amazon Financial Analyst Intern 2027London, 2027 | Currently in your penultimate or final year and working towards a university degree with an anticipated graduation date after the completion of your internship. | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedFlexible start between January and September 2027, for 3 to 12 months.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Amazon Financial Analyst Intern 2027Employer page, Amazon |
| Amazon 2027 Software Dev Engineer Intern, United KingdomLondon, 2027 | Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields at time of application | Opens Not announced | Closes Not announced | Dates not announcedListed for London and Cambridge; the page gives no season or dates.Starts after your Graduate visa would end | Link to this row, Amazon 2027 Software Dev Engineer Intern, United KingdomEmployer page, Amazon |
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employers typically recruit up to one-year ahead, starting early in Autumn Term, and sometimes over the summer
For a 2027 start, that means applying now, in the first term of your final year or of your master’s.
140 applications per graduate vacancy at ISE member employers, 2024 to 2025
A strong October application beats December
Most formal graduate programmes open in September or October, and investment banks often in August, according to targetjobs. Many deadlines fall in November and December.
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Even schemes with no deadline expect most applications by Christmas. Rolling schemes assess applications in batches and may close once they have enough good applicants, as the University of York’s careers service notes.
By spring, targetjobs finds, mainly the less popular schemes still have vacancies. For finance, LSE’s Department of Finance puts most closing dates in October or November.
we do close applications early when we get a very high volume of submissions, so we recommend applying as early as possible.
On a one-year master’s, the season starts before you arrive: LSE’s Department of Finance says most finance schemes open as early as August.
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- Included: 2026/27 programmes at employers international students most often target, mainly in London.
- Dates: from the employer’s own programme page, with the date the desk read it.
- Not covered: sponsorship policies. Sponsorship policies are tracked on getavisasponsor.com.
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Sources
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa length (applications on or before 31 December 2026) 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 Checked
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa length (applications on or after 1 January 2027) 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 Checked
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa length after a PhD or other doctorate If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years. Checked
- GOV.UK: When to apply for a Graduate visa You must apply before your Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa expires. Checked
- Institute of Student Employers: Apprenticeships rise as graduate vacancies drop 8% (Student Recruitment Survey 2025 launch, 15 October 2025) Go back two decades to 2002/3, and employers received an average of 38 applications per graduate vacancy. By 2022/3 that figure had more than doubled to 86 per vacancy and for the last two years has been at 140 per vacancy. Competition for roles in retail, FMCG and tourism were the highest at 290 applications for every graduate role. Read
- targetjobs: When to apply for graduate jobs Most employers offering formal graduate programmes open for applications in September/October, with a view to graduates starting work the following September/October. ... Applications for graduate schemes in investment banking often open in August and close as early as October.Many employers set application deadlines in November and December. ... Some employers do not set a deadline and keep their graduate programmes ‘open’ all year or have ‘ongoing recruitment’, but they still expect to receive most of their applications by Christmas.By the spring and summer, typically only the less popular schemes in the less popular locations tend to still have vacancies; more popular programmes will have been filled. Read
- Deloitte UK: Early Careers Application We have lots of roles available within different business areas at Deloitte, with different opening and closing dates for applications, depending on the programmes and locations. However, we do close applications early when we get a very high volume of submissions, so we recommend applying as early as possible. Read
- University of York Careers and Placements: Recruitment time frames September to December: The peak time to apply for graduate schemes. ... December to February: Initial sifting of applications by online tests, video or phone interviews. Some schemes are still open. Some operate a rolling recruitment process, assessing applications in batches. It is best to apply as soon as possible as they may close when they have enough good applicants Read
- LSE Careers: Graduate job market Graduate schemes are competitive, and employers typically recruit up to one-year ahead, starting early in Autumn Term, and sometimes over the summer, so it’s important to check their deadlines and processes. Read
- LSE Department of Finance: Careers advice (MSc Finance and Economics offer holders) Prepare early: most schemes open as early as August and close in October or November (your course begins in early September). Read
- LSE Careers: Graduate scheme applications Recruitment Timeframes August to January Graduate schemes open, some fixed date, some rolling Formal internship schemes open including parliamentary internships October to April Assessments & offers Traineeship applications June to September Internships, grad schemes begin Smaller organisations in public and private sector hire throughout the year Read
- Lancaster University Management School Careers: Spring weeks and insight programmes They generally take place during the Easter break in your first spring term. They, therefore, require applications in September and October in your first year at university! Note: Only first-year students can apply unless you are on a four-year course, where second-year students can also apply. ... Some schemes will open in July and August! Read
- Piper Sandler: Spring weeks and insight programmes For those that are successful on the Spring Week programme, you may receive an offer to be fast-tracked for a 2028 summer internship. Applicants should be either in the first year of a three-year degree or the second year of a four-year degree, graduating in 2029. ... Applications open from midday on Tuesday 1 December 2026. ... The confirmed dates for Spring Week are April 2027. Read
- LSE Department of Finance: Summer internship applications (summer 2027) They are paid positions, and in many cases can lead to an offer of a full-time position by the employer. These are offered by most investment banks, strategy consulting firms, and other financial and tech institutions. The application process is similar to that for full time positions, although deadlines are usually later in the autumn or January Read
- Goldman Sachs: Summer internship applications (summer 2027) The Summer Analyst role is for candidates currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters university degree and in their penultimate or final year of study. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. Read
- Barclays: Summer internship applications (summer 2027) The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible. ... To be considered for this opportunity, you must be in your penultimate year of university. You must be graduating in 2028. ... Please also note that, during your summer internship, you will be considered for a place on our 2028 graduate programme. Read
- targetjobs: Assessment centre season Those recruiters who set deadlines in November and December typically hold first-round interviews and assessments in January and February. Assessment centres are usually held in March and April and job offers made in April, May and June. Read
- KPMG UK: Assessment centre season The dates of our Launch Pad events can be found below: Tuesday 17th November 2026: London Oval ... Wednesday 5th May 2027: Leeds New Dock Hall ... If successful you will have your job offer within 2 working days! Read
- University of Warwick: Degree results Postgraduate Taught Students (awards only), Friday 26th June 2026 ... Undergraduate Finalist students, Thursday 9th July 2026 Read
- University of Kent: Degree results Exam results for finalists and Year In students will be published throughout the day on KentVision, Monday 20 July. Read
- White & Case: Law vacation scheme applications We recruit the majority of our London trainees (on average 80 percent) from our vacation schemes, with up to 25 participants in each intake. ... Spring vacation scheme 5 to 16 April 2027 Who can apply? penultimate-year and final-year law students, final-year non-law students, and graduates from any discipline. When can I apply 24 September 2026 to 6 December 2026 Summer vacation scheme 28 June to 9 July 2027 Read
- Linklaters: Law vacation scheme applications Our Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes are the best route to securing a Training Contract with us. ... Final Training Contract interview: At the end of the scheme, you’ll have a guaranteed interview for a Training Contract with a Partner and Managing Associate. ... Closing Date 03/12/2026 Read
- Greenberg Traurig: Training contract applications (direct) Apply: September to November 2026 ... Applications for our 2029 training contract are now open. To apply, please click here. Applications will close on Monday 30th November 2026 at 23:59. ... We do not run vacation schemes. Applications for our training contracts are direct only. Read
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