What is the Baker McKenzie training contract application process?

Baker McKenzie's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application, then Online testing, then Video interview, then Assessment day, then Offer.

Does Baker McKenzie use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Baker McKenzie lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").

Baker McKenzie early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against Baker McKenzie's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Baker McKenzie. How we check

At a glance

Training Contracttraining contract
Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
First Year Insight Schemespring week
OpenVisa sponsorship: Not published

How Baker McKenzie recruits

Direct Training Contract (applications 1 February to 2 April 2027). 5 stages, from Baker McKenzie's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Baker McKenzie names them.

Online application
Application form
Online form with full academic record, work experience, extracurriculars and some questions.
“Our online application form will ask for your complete academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities and answers to some questions.”
Source
Online testing
Online tests
Online cognitive reasoning and situational judgement test for applicants who meet the criteria. Provider not named.
“Should your application form meet our criteria, you will be invited to complete an online cognitive reasoning and situational judgement test.”
Source
Video interview
Recorded video interview
Video interview answering pre-recorded questions after passing the online test. Number of questions and timings not published.
“Upon successful completion of the online test, you will be invited to a video interview to respond to pre-recorded questions.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Assessment day
Assessment centre
London assessment day: group exercise on a mock business scenario, case study interview with a Partner after 30 minutes reading, and a competency interview with two Associates.
“Our assessment centre consists of a group exercise, a case study interview with one Partner and Senior Associates. [...] You'll be given 30 minutes to read through a business case study individually, before meeting with a Partner. [...] You'll meet with two Associates, who will ask you to share examples”
Source
Offer
Offer
Successful candidates receive a training contract offer.
“If you're successful you'll receive an offer (either for a place on our Vacation Scheme or for a Training Contract, depending on the programme you've applied for).”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Training Contract
No firm-stated UK sponsorship policy found; global careers page has no UK trainee track visible
First Year Insight Scheme
Baker McKenzie's two-day First Year Insight Scheme runs in London on 5 and 6 May 2027, and the firm says nothing about visas for it.

Baker McKenzie on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Baker McKenzie training contract application process?: Baker McKenzie's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application, then Online testing, then Video interview, then Assessment day, then Offer.
Does Baker McKenzie use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Baker McKenzie lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").

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