The Opportunity

Launch your legal career into overdrive! Formula 1®, in partnership with Aspiring Solicitors, is offering an exclusive summer vacation scheme for first-year law students from underrepresented groups in its legal department. The purpose of this scheme is to help improve diversity and representation in the legal profession.

This is a unique chance to be part of the exhilarating environment of Formula 1® and to gain experience with a high-performing in-house legal department undertaking a broad range of commercial work.

About Formula 1®

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™ marked the sport’s 75th anniversary with another thrilling 24-round season in 20 countries across four continents.

Formula 1® is committed to breaking down the stereotypes associated with a career in motorsports and encouraging people from all backgrounds to get involved, as they aim to create a more diverse and inclusive Formula 1® that reflects the world in which they race.

When does the Scheme take place?

Week commencing 20 July 2026; and week commencing 17 August 2026

Where?

At Formula 1®’s central London offices in St James’s Market.

Sign Up Deadline

30 April 2026 at 5pm.

Eligibility

To apply for this opportunity, you must:

  • be an Aspiring Solicitors member;
  • be a first-year law undergraduate (i.e. you started university in September/October 2025 and will begin your second year in September/October 2026);
  • be from an ethnic minority background;
  • be from a lower socio-economic background, by meeting at least two of the following criteria: Having parent(s) or guardian(s) employed in routine or manual occupations (i.e. roles that do not usually require a university degree); having been eligible for free school meals; having attended a non-selective state school; being the first in your family to attend university;
  • have the right to work in the UK;
  • have a strong interest in pursuing a legal career within a commercial law firm or in-house legal team; and
  • not have accepted a training contract with any law firm or legal team.
“The scheme was an incredible experience. I have developed a wide range of valuable skills, including stronger communication, editorial expertise, and professionalism in the workplace. I also really enjoyed the culture at F1 - everyone was welcoming, supportive, and generous with their guidance on legal tasks and feedback.”
Formula 1® Legal Vacation Scheme Participant 2025
“It’s an incredible opportunity with one of the biggest motorsports organisations for you to witness the inner workings of an in-house legal team. It was fascinating, and you got to see your work being implemented in real time. I loved it.”
Formula 1® Legal Vacation Scheme Participant 2025
“The F1 legal vacation scheme has been invaluable in developing my understanding of commercial law practice. I gained hands-on experience performing essential legal tasks that provided deep insight into the profession's daily realities. I felt fully immersed in the legal work that goes on at F1.”
Formula 1® Legal Vacation Scheme Participant 2025
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