Monthly Opportunities Round-Up: October 2025

Welcome to our first Hala Law Monthly Opportunities Round-Up, a new series designed to help aspiring lawyers across the UAE stay up to date with training contracts, internships, and insight events across leading local and international law firms.

Each month, we’ll curate the latest openings, application deadlines, and early-career opportunities so you don’t have to scroll endlessly through websites and LinkedIn posts. Whether you’re preparing to apply for your first internship or looking ahead to training contracts in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you’ll find everything you need here in one place.

Training Contract Opportunities

1. Dubai Training Contract - Clyde & Co

   Deadline: 05 January 2026

2. Training Contract Middle East - Clifford Chance

   Deadline: 14 January 2025

3. Middle East Trainee Solicitor Programme - Dentons

   Deadline: 30 January 2026

4. Middle East Training Programme - Gibson Dunn

   Deadline: 24 April 2026

5. Dubai Training Contract - CMS

   Deadline: Rolling

6. GCC English Law Trainee Programme - White & Case

   Deadline: Rolling

7. Dubai Gateway Programme - Pinsent Masons

   Deadline: 06 January 2026

Internship Opportunities

1. Furas Internship 2025 – DLA Piper

   Deadline: 07 November 2025

2. Summer Internship – DLA Piper

   Deadline: 12 December 2025

3. Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 – A&O Shearman

   Deadline: 31 December 2025

4. Middle East Summer Insight Scheme – Dentons

   Deadline: 30 January 2026

5. Summer Vacation Scheme – Stephenson Harwood

   Deadline: 30 January 2026

6. 2026 Summer Internship – Akin Gump

   Deadline: 20 March 2026

7. Vacation Scheme (Spring 2026) – White & Case

   Deadline: Rolling

Open Days & Events

1. Middle East Insight Day – Clifford Chance

   Date: 5 November 2025 | Deadline: 26 October 2025

2. Virtual Insight Day – White & Case

   Date: 8 December 2025 | Deadline: Rolling

3. LIFT Insight Day – Middle East & Africa – Clyde & Co

   Date: TBA

Why We’re Doing This

At Hala Law, we believe that access to information shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunity. The UAE’s legal landscape is growing fast, but many students still find it difficult to navigate firm deadlines and early-career pathways.

This series is here to change that - one month at a time.

We’ll keep adding to this list as new roles and events open, so check back regularly or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for updates.

💬 Get Involved

• If you come across other opportunities, share them with us at info@halalaw.ae so we can include them in next month’s round-up.

• Law firms are also welcome to reach out if they’d like to feature their upcoming programmes or events.

  
  

Together, we can make the path to a legal career in the UAE clearer, fairer, and more accessible!