Michael Bates, UK Managing Partner
“As an organisation built on the talents of our lawyers and teams throughout our business, our people are central to our success and the world-class service that we deliver to our clients.”
Our application process is rigorous but fair.
This is your chance to showcase your passion and ability to pursue a career in law.
Training Contract August 2026 & February 2027
Applications open: 04 September 2023
Applications close: 23 November 2023 at 11.59pm
Assessment dates: w/c 15 and 22 January 2024
Assessment process: One interview inclusive of a written element, and a group exercise.
Our assessment centre will take place in-person, with an option to interview virtually in some circumstances e.g., if you have a long way to travel.
The assessment centre will consist of a combined case study and competency-based interview with a Partner and a Senior Associate. This will include discussions around the case study, commercial questions, and competency-based questions. You'll also complete a written task and a group exercise.
Applications have now closed and will reopen in 2024.
SPARK
Applications open: 4 September 2023
Applications close: 8 February 2024 at 11.59pm
Assessments held: w/c 11 March 2024
Assessment process: One interview inclusive of a written element, and a group exercise.
SPARK Launch: 1 May 2024
SPARK INSIGHTS: w/c 8th July 2024
Our assessment centre will take place in-person, with an option to interview virtually in some circumstances e.g., if you have a long way to travel.
The assessment centre will consist of a combined case study and competency-based interview with a Partner and a Senior Associate. This will include discussions around the case study, commercial questions, and competency-based questions. You'll also complete a written task and a group exercise.
Please note that you can only apply for SPARK if you are a first-year law student of a three-year degree, second year student of a four-year law degree or a penultimate year non-law student.
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ACCESS
Applications open: 04 September 2023
Applications close: 18 April 2024
Video interviews: 28-31 May 2024
ACCESS Launch event: 24 July 2024
ACCESS Development: 29 July-1 Aug 2024
Selection process: Online application form, Watson Glaser test and one video interview with a member of the Early Talent Team
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