Clarity in Careers
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Internships, spring weeks, vacation schemes — decoded. Every UK law and finance firm, with direct links and a personalised application tracker.
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UK
UK
Finance
From spring weeks at Goldman to graduate schemes at BlackRock — every step, explained.
Spring WeeksInvestment BankingAsset Management
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Track 02
UK
UK
Law
Vacation schemes, training contracts, SQE — the full picture of how to get into law.
Vac SchemesTraining ContractsMagic Circle
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Why Tracer
No jargon.
Just clarity.
Most career advice is written for people who already know what they're doing. Tracer is built for students who are just starting — and want to understand the landscape before making their move.
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Decode the jargon
Spring week, vacation scheme, training contract — we explain exactly what every term means and where it fits in your journey.
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Every firm, with direct links
Browse every major UK law and finance firm — bulge bracket, Magic Circle, boutique, and everything in between — with direct links to their careers pages.
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Track every application
Log where you've applied, mark your status — planning, applied, interviewing, accepted or rejected — and see your progress at a glance.
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Personalised for you
Sign in and tell us your year, degree, and interests. We'll surface the firms and programmes that make the most sense for where you are right now.
Quick glossary
Spring Week
A 1-week insight programme at a bank or firm, typically for first-year students. The primary gateway into finance summer internships.
Vacation Scheme
A 2–4 week paid placement at a law firm. The primary route to securing a training contract at most top firms.
Training Contract
A two-year period of supervised work experience required to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Summer Internship
An 8–10 week placement, usually in your penultimate year. The main conversion route to a full-time graduate offer at most banks.
