Cambridge Open Day 2025

Before you apply for a Cambridge Vacation Scheme, come and meet the firm at one of our Open Days.The role of a Mishcon Cambridge traineeWe Are Looking For a Distinctive Contribution From Our Mishcon Cambridge Trainees. In Addition To The Demands Of The Mishcon Training Contract More Generally, We Would Hope And Expect To See Some Specific Input From You IncludingA dynamic, clear and sustained long-term commitment to our Cambridge office and the Cambridge market. We expect you to quickly get to know our Cambridge set-up and to cultivate a sense of ownership in what we are trying to achieve in Cambridge. We expect our trainees to be the people who really add vibrancy to our working environment, to be present and charismatic at the heart of the office community and to be laying strong foundations for a future career in the Cambridge markets in which we operate;A strong interest in the Innovation Economy. Our Cambridge offering is multi-dimensional but understandably much of what we do is targeted at the Innovation Economy that Cambridge represents. So, for example, while you might not have a scientific background, we expect you to be eager to learn about a diverse range of technological developments such as AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, clean energy and high-tech materials;A committed networker within Cambridge from Day 1, both with clients and intermediaries, but also with Young Professionals groups and with our community partners. In short, we need you to have a positive profile in Cambridge networks, to enjoy attending events and to be proactive in getting involved and meeting people. We will give you every support to ensure you are not a wallflower but seen to embody the combination of dynamism and charisma that we want our offering to be known for;A vocal ambassador and proactive connector for our Cambridge office within our firm. In any law firm, the trainee cohort will be among the most connected groups of all. You will develop close ties with your fellow cohort within Mishcon and will show leadership in spreading word of our mission in Cambridge and a warm welcome to visitors. You will work hard to develop improved links across our wider firm by ensuring that our Cambridge offering, via your positive presence, is on the map for all the right reasons.Our Cambridge Open Day takes place on Thursday 4th December 2025 for candidates in the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree and onwards (including graduates).Our Open Days are a chance to get a real insight into the type of work we do, the clients we engage with and life as a lawyer at Mishcon de Reya. It's your chance to get to know us better and understand what makes us tick but we also want to leave you with an increased level of commercial awareness about how a law firm operates, the current legal landscape and the future of the legal market.This is an in-person event that will take place in our Cambridge Office, specifically for candidates looking to apply to our Cambridge Vacation Scheme.We typically look for an expected 2:1 degree and ABB at A-level but we are ultimately looking for the best candidates. Please don't be deterred if your grades are lower than this, we are looking for people who have a strong application form across the board. Please enter your GCSE, A-level (or equivalent) and a full breakdown of your degree grades on the application form.Applications close on Thursday 27 th November 2025.