Our Graduate Trainee Programme

This is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself and what makes you stand out as a candidate. As well as academic information and work experience, we will ask you about your interest in being a Solicitor, and why Mishcon de Reya is your firm of choice.  Don't worry if you haven't completed any legal work experience, we are looking for any experience where you have gained transferrable skills suitable to being a solicitor. 

The second stage is known as a 'one-way' video interview as there is no interviewer. Instead, you will be asked a few short video questions online and will have a fixed amount of time to prepare and record your response. We use a platform called LaunchPad and they have a number of hints & tips on their website on how to prepare and how to record a great video interview.

For candidates who progress, we then conduct a case study assessment. This is an individual assessment where candidates are required to read a scenario and present their thoughts and recommendations to an assessor.  We are looking to see how candidates are able to assimilate information and demonstrate their commercial awareness. It's important to remember that you're not being assessed on your knowledge of the law, but how to apply business acumen to client needs.

In the final stage of the process before a Vacation Scheme, candidates will be interviewed by two Mishcon de Reya solicitors and asked a range of strength based and scenario-based questions. This is your final opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of Mishcon de Reya, and how you can add value to the firm.

As well as being a first-hand insight into Mishcon de Reya, and a chance to expand your knowledge of our firm, our Vacation Scheme is also an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skillset and why you would make a great Trainee Solicitor. You will be assessed on your interactions with firm members and then sit a final stage assessment of a group exercise and pre-set tasks.