Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

William Jay, an associate at Morrison Foerster, outlines what it was about the leading global law firm that stood out to him when he was making training contract applications, as well as what makes it a great place to work. 

Our solicitor apprenticeship programme is aimed at school leavers who want to kickstart their career with us. The next intake will join our Bristol office in September 2026.

I want to draw attention to the barriers affecting ADHDers, given the growing social media awareness relating to the neurological condition.

As a Dentons apprentice, participants work towards an LLB Law degree with BPP University while gaining hands on legal experience across a range of practice areas. This route is designed for school leavers who have not yet commenced an undergraduate degree and provides a direct pathway into a career as an England and Wales qualified solicitor.

With National Apprenticeship Week set to launch next Monday, here is a round-up of the latest news from the legal apprenticeship realm.

As a Dentons apprentice, participants work towards an LLB Law degree with BPP University while gaining hands on legal experience across a range of practice areas. This route is designed for school leavers who have not yet commenced an undergraduate degree and provides a direct pathway into a career as an England and Wales qualified solicitor.

Shoosmiths’ summer vacation scheme, which was due to take place in June, has been cancelled in light of recent government advice. 

Browne Jacobson has further expanded its apprentice scheme to take on four new recruits, who join the six September 2012 apprentices.

The Bar is holding a webinar on 16 September 2015 between 1:00pm and 2:00pm as part of a consultation with the profession and other interested participants on the direction the Bar should take in terms of training would-be barristers.

Philippa Wilson explains how Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s vacation scheme is run, outlines the firm’s stance on the use of AI in applications, provides insights into what the firm is looking for from its future lawyers and more in this Meet the Recruiter profile.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

Diversity organisation Aspiring Solicitors has opened team registrations for its national commercial awareness competition 2017-18. 

The number of students enrolling on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) has unexpectedly risen by 14% after a downward trend emerged over the last four years. 

The SRA has published a report on the results of its work-based learning pilot, which began in September 2008.

The government’s apprenticeship levy, which will take payments from larger UK businesses to fund apprenticeship programmes across a range of sectors, comes into force today (6 April). 

Housing/landlord and tenant law encompasses all aspects of residential and commercial tenancies and covers issues as diverse as anti-social behaviour, disrepair, human rights, possession claims, succession and assignment.

Simon Stephen, legal director at Gowling, opens up about how being honest about his mental health over the years has made for a better working environment.

As we’re now well into the application season, I thought I’d write a post on how I prepared for, and succeeded, in a recent case study interview during an assessment centre.

Whether you’ve played at a competitive level or just for fun, getting involved in sports can be used to demonstrate several skills and mindsets that law firm recruiters want to see in interviews or applications.