Here are the most frequently asked questions about LCP's graduate programme.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken in our Graduate Programme across the departments, we ask for a minimum grade requirement. The minimum requirement depends on the department. We do consider extenuating circumstances.
Our recruitment process is not looking to catch you out but support you in showcasing your skills and knowledge. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing accessibility.aware@lcp.uk.com.
We will contact you initially to confirm that we have received your application. We will then contact you to confirm whether your application has been successful. If you have been successful at the application stage, we will invite you to complete either a numerical test or video interview depending on which department you have applied for.
Yes, we will provide feedback after the assessment centre; however, unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback after the applications and testing stages.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to fulfil their potential at LCP and we can adjust the recruitment process as required to support you. We encourage you to make us aware of any conditions, whether physical or neurodiverse, and it will be treated in confidence by the recruitment team. You only need to share the details that you are comfortable to and if you wish to have any adjustments made, please let us know before you complete any assessments.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and aim to support our candidates to showcase their skills to the best of their ability during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please email accessibility.aware@lcp.uk.com and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
Yes, of course! There is no requirement for you to have studied for GCSEs or A-Levels, provided you have obtained an equivalent level in the corresponding international qualification.
You are welcome to reapply to LCP the following year when applications open for the next graduate programme.
We offer a highly competitive and flexible benefits package so you can choose the most relevant benefits to you. For more information, please click here.
We understand that individuals have personal as well as professional goals and commitments they are looking to maintain. We want to get the balance right between both.
LCP has a flexible working policy across all employees. We have core business hours (typically 10am-4pm), but beyond that graduates have flexibility to work in an agile way, as long as the needs of clients continue to be met. In addition, we operate a hybrid working policy which enables employees to split their working week between the office and working from home.
We ask employees to ‘dress appropriately for your day’. This means you can dress in clothes that make you feel comfortable. If you have a client or formal meeting, then we would expect professional clothing to be worn.
Our goal is to create an inclusive environment for all and we embrace our people wearing clothing, hairstyles and accessories that reflect their preferred gender expression, culture, ethnicity and/or religion.
Unfortunately, no. We encourage you to apply for the programme and department that interests you the most. Please have a look at our various departments and roles and choose the one that best aligns with your interests.
Our graduate roles are available across seven different departments, in three of our UK offices: London, Winchester and Edinburgh. If you would like to apply for a department available in all of our offices, you will be given the option to select which offer you prefer during the application process.
Work experience is currently only available through direct programmes we run with chosen local schools. As a result, we’re unable to accept direct requests at this time.
Here are the most frequently asked questions about LCP's summer internship programme.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken in our internship programme across the departments, we ask for a minimum grade requirement. The minimum requirement depends on the department. We do consider extenuating circumstances.
Our recruitment process is not looking to catch you out but support you in showcasing your skills and knowledge. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing accessibility.aware@lcp.uk.com.
Our summer intern programme typically commences in early July.
The programme usually lasts for six to nine weeks, depending on the department. We may consider shorter or longer placements at our discretion.
Yes, we pay our interns and cover travel expenses if you are asked to attend a meeting outside your assigned office.
We will consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds providing they demonstrate an interest in the work that we do and meet our summer intern programme requirements.
Internships are granted to undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree or above (with a view to potentially joining the following year’s graduate intake).
Typically, we only offer internships over the summer, although in exceptional circumstances we are willing to consider alternative dates for candidates who meet our requirements and can demonstrate a keen interest in the work we do.
Our summer internships are based in one department so that you can get a true sense of the work and get involved with projects in the team.
Unfortunately, no. We encourage you to apply for the programme and department that interests you the most. Please have a look at our various departments and roles and choose the one that best aligns with your interests.
Our internships are available across nine departments, in the following offices: London, Winchester and Edinburgh. If you would like to apply for a department available in all of our offices, you will be given the option to select which offer you prefer during the application process.
Our summer internships are a mixture of project and client-based work so you get a true sense of the work the team does as well as a varied workload whilst you’re with us.
During your time with us you are treated like any other team member and will be invited to any departmental and firmwide socials that are happening at the time. You are also very welcome to join our range of sports and social clubs to get a real feel for life at LCP and the activities on offer.
Alongside the summer internship offering candidates experience in the role, we also use it as a feeder for our graduate programme. If both sides are happy to continue the relationship and your performance has been strong throughout the internship, then we would look to offer you a graduate role for the following September.
No, we are not able to provide sponsorship for our summer internship, you will need to have the right to work in the UK. You can apply for an internship if you hold a Student Visa which is valid for the duration of the summer programme.
Work experience is currently only available through direct programmes we run with chosen local schools. As a result, we’re unable to accept direct requests at this time.
