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Applications, Interviews & Assessments

• "One application including a cover letter and CV followed by two rounds of interviews. I was interviewed by four partners in total. The main topics of discussion were previous vacation schemes I have attended, my degree and extracurricular interests." -- First year trainee
• "Two interviews (one before vac scheme, one at the end of vac scheme). First interview with one partner, second interview with two partners. No particular format, no assessment day. Questions ranged from details of degrees and extracurricular activities to questioning my resolve to become a lawyer (I did not do a law degree)." -- Second year trainee
• "I had to do a telephone interview as I was based in America for a vacation scheme. On the scheme itself I then attended a formal interview with two partners. I was asked a lot about my CV." -- Newly qualified solicitor

• "I did a vacation scheme so I had one interview for my training contract. I was interviewed by two partners. It was a fairly informal Q&A session, and I did not feel under pressure. I was asked questions about my personality, skills, character and work ethic." -- First year trainee
• "One interview for the vacation scheme with a partner. A mid-scheme interview with a partner and a final interview with two partners. The vacation scheme is like a mini training contract; go out and find work from any department." -- First year trainee
• "I am on the recruitment panel, and for trainees this is two interviews with two people in each, for lateral hires the arrangements vary. We have traditional interviews, we do not have assessment days, etc." -- Senior solicitor

Tips & Advice for Graduates

• "Personable individuals who are organised, confident and able to take charge (important for the non-seat training contract). Academic requirements – 2:1 and must pass the LPC." -- First year trainee
• "Be prepared and carefully compile your CV. Know it backwards." -- Newly qualified solicitor
• "The most important advice is to be interested in the firm and convincing about why you want to be a City lawyer, and make sure you show something of your personality." -- Senior solicitor

• "Being personable is the most important attribute. Having drive and ambition is also valued. Attention to detail is key and academia is a must. At least a 2:1 at degree level is the norm, though many have first class degrees." -- First year trainee
• "Candidates should be enthusiastic and outgoing, as the training system requires trainees to take initiative and approach lawyers for work. 2:1 minimum is required, I believe." -- Second year trainee

What made you choose your firm?

• "The unique training system and the people I met at the firm really sold it to me. It was important for me to feel like I would be working with like-minded and amiable people where intimidation is not welcome." -- First year trainee
• "Salary, non-rotational training contract, and one office per person." -- First year trainee
• "The great time I had on the vacation scheme." -- Newly qualified solicitor
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• "Friendly nature, don't feel like a statistic, good pay, good range of work, the ability to work for different departments simultaneously." -- First year trainee
• "A combination of the good pay, friendly and informal atmosphere, and the levels of responsibility given to trainees." -- Second year trainee
• "Great people and an interesting training system." -- Senior solicitor
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