selection process

The selection process consists of four stages:

stage one

Initial review of applications. Those applications showing evidence of thorough research, awareness of Blake Lapthorn and distinctive personal achievement are more likely to succeed. From this review around 105 candidates will be selected to attend an assessment day.

stage two

Those invited along to our assessment days will undergo a series of psychometric tests and will be interviewed by a partner or senior manager of the firm. A final short-list of around 20-25 candidates will be drawn up taking into consideration a number of factors including previous commercial work experience, your application, interview and test results.

stage three

Short-listed candidates will be invited along to a second interview panel comprising of the Trainee principal, a partner and senior manager. At this interview you will be asked to do a short presentation.

stage four

Offers and reserves. Candidates are told as soon as possible following the second interview whether they have been successful or not. If the number of successful candidates exceeds the number of places available, some candidates may be offered a place on the reserve list. If a place then becomes available it will be offered to a reserve.

Our recruitment process for 2014 training contracts and 2012 vacation scheme is now open. To apply for a training contract with / without vacation scheme please go to our 'online application form'.

our graduate programme

• working environment
• career development
• your support network
• training
• the trainee experience
• selection process
• assessment and vacation scheme
• key dates for graduates
• graduate recruitment brochure
• frequently asked questions
• to apply