Addleshaw Goddard early careers: how to get in

Registration form

Application form

Online registration form assessed on academics, motivation and attention to detail; must be submitted with the test by midday on the deadline.

“Candidates who wish to apply must complete the relevant online registration form. Once this is submitted to us you will be sent the critical thinking test to complete.”

Critical thinking test

Online tests

Critical thinking test of 20 to 30 minutes sent after the registration form, with practice tests available first. Provider not named.

• about 30 minutes

“Once this is submitted to us you will be sent the critical thinking test to complete. Both these elements must be completed before you can be considered to progress to the next stage of the process. The test will take 20-30 minutes to complete. Candidates will have access to practice tests prior to completing the tests.”

Voice interview

Recorded video interview

Recorded online in your own time: five questions played on video then shown as text, 30 seconds to think and two minutes to answer, one attempt. About 15 minutes. Candidates see themselves but the team does not.

• 5 questions
• 30 seconds to prepare
• up to 2 minutes per answer
• no retakes
• about 15 minutes
• recorded interviewer

“When you are ready to start your interview, the question will be played on video, when the video ends, the question will remain on screen in text form and you will have 30 seconds to think about the content and structure of your answer. You will then have two minutes to record your answer and you have one attempt. There are five questions in total. The video interview should take around 15 minutes to complete, including practice time.”

Assessment Centre

Assessment centre

In-person assessment centre at the office applied to: proof reading exercise (15 minutes), group assessment, partner briefing exercise on a document pack, and Partner interview.

“Successful applicants will be invited to our offices for further assessment and to meet us in person. The assessments comprise of a proof reading exercise, group assessment, briefing exercise and Partner interview.”

Application Form & Further Testing

Application form

Online registration form plus required online tests (Workplace Scenario Assessment for all apprentices, Critical Thinking Test for Solicitor Apprentices).

“Candidates will be required to disclose their qualifications to ensure they meet the requirements of the apprenticeship and must complete the relevant online registration form”

Voice Interview

Recorded video interview

Recorded asynchronous video interview where candidates receive questions and have time to plan before recording their responses.

“Depending on the outcome of your application form and further testing (where required), you will be invited to complete a voice interview. The voice interview can be recorded at a time and location convenient to you.”

Assessment Centre

Assessment centre

In-person assessment including motivational and competency-based interview, in tray exercise and group assessment.

“Successful applicants will be invited to our offices for the final assessment process and meet us in person. The assessments comprise of a motivational and competency-based interview, in tray exercise and group assessment”