Dublin Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

We are Dentons. The world’s largest global law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion. 

Dentons is designed to be different. The landscape we work in is changing at an accelerating pace. We embrace this change and are looking for trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining what is possible and shaping the future of law. 

Your career at Dentons can shape up to be something extraordinary. It’s a place for those who are ready to be bold. To question. To break tradition. To lead the future. This could be the start of something big. 

Ireland – our Dublin office 

At Dentons, we’re not just partaking in the legal market; we’re actively shaping it. With our global network spanning 80+ countries, we bring world-class legal expertise right here to Dublin.

Our Dublin office is more than just a workplace. Since the office launch in 2020, we have introduced a fresh, innovative, and truly international presence to the Irish legal market. Our team is driven by innovation and creativity, always looking for new ways to serve our clients and disrupt traditional law practices. We offer an unrivalled opportunity to work on the most complex and significant domestic and cross-border matters. 

From day one, you’ll be given real responsibilities and opportunities to work with clients, you’ll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge norms and develop innovative solutions for our diverse clientele. At Dentons, ongoing training and development programmes are a staple, attracting some of the industry's most respected names and earning us the award for Dublin 'Law Firm of the Year'.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate seeking more than just any career opportunity and you want to be part of shaping what’s next in global law, then step into the Dentons Dublin office. 

Dublin Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

Deciding where to start your career is a big decision. Balance real work with training and networking on our scheme to see what your career at Dentons could look like. Our two-week scheme will give you, and us, an insight into whether we’re a good match. 

During the scheme you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our practice areas, working with your supervisor, and collaborating closely with your team.

The two-week scheme includes:

• A seat in one of our key practice areas including Corporate, Banking, Property and Disputes Teams
• Lunch & Learns: meet our Innovation, Responsible Business, Talent Development and Pro Bono Teams to get an inside look at how we’re shaping the future of law
• Networking and social events: build valuable connections through our firm-wide events and networking sessions with professionals at various stages of their careers
• Exposure to real work: dive into meaningful tasks and projects providing you with hands-on experience

By attending our Dublin Vacation Scheme, you'll automatically be assessed for our Dublin Trainee Solicitor Programme. This could be the start of something much bigger. 

Our 2026 Dublin Summer Vacation Scheme will take place from Monday 8 June – Friday 19 June 2026 in person at our Dublin office.

Applications open on 1 September 2025 and the deadline to apply is 26 January 2026. 

Who Should Apply?

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ trainee at Dentons and that’s the way we like it. Our expertise within the Firm is as diverse as the needs of our global clients. What we have in common is the ability to contribute to our growing success.

We generally look for a strong academic performance but consider every application we receive in context and holistically. We encourage you to include mitigating circumstances if relevant and we have also implemented the Rare Contextual Recruitment System, to give us additional context to every candidate’s application.

Eligibility: applicants from all degree disciplines in their penultimate or final year undergraduate degree. This role is also open for graduates.

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Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

At Dentons, inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing are not only core values, but they are also fundamental to our overall strategy. We are committed to building a more inclusive and diverse law firm because we recognise that this approach delivers better outcomes for our clients, our communities, and for Dentons as a whole.

Our aim is to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We work hard to nurture a sense of inclusion and wellbeing that is empowering to the individual, to the teams and to the Firm.

Our strategy is brought to life through a range of initiatives, such as improving access to opportunities, offering mentoring programmes, providing support resources, and hosting events and discussions centred on wellbeing and inclusion.

Our Inclusion Networks also play a huge part in fostering a sense of belonging and support for everyone at the firm. These groups include Accessibility (Disability), BPN (Black Professionals), Fusion (Asian Professionals), GLOW (LGBTQ+), Inspire (Gender Equality), and our Parents and Carers network.

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Innovation

Here at Dentons, innovation isn’t something that sits in isolation - we believe it comes from everywhere and from everyone, and it is critical to our position as the world’s largest global law firm.

We do this by challenging ourselves to identify and implement innovation across all areas of service delivery to our clients.

Throughout your programme you will be encouraged to enrich your innovation skills and knowledge. See here for further information on how we help our clients innovate in different ways.