Recruitment Process

Each opportunity, programme and role has a different recruitment process, you can view these stages below.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

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Bird & Bird's recruitment process.
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  • Stage 1 - Online application form
  • Stage 2 - Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking test
  • Stage 3 - Pre-recorded video interview
  • Stage 4 - In-person assessment centre

Vacation Scheme

  • Stage 1 - Online application form
  • Stage 2 - Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking test
  • Stage 3 - Pre-recorded video interview
  • Stage 4 - Virtual assessment centre

Training Contract

  • Stage 1 - Online application form
  • Stage 2 - Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking test
  • Stage 3 - Telephone interview
  • Stage 4 - In-person assessment centre

Early Bird Scholarship

  • Stage 1 - Online application form
  • Stage 2 - Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking test
  • Stage 3 - Pre-recorded video interview

Open Days, Office Drop-In and Flying Start Programme

  • Application form or registration only.
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