What is the Bird & Bird training contract application process?

Bird & Bird's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application form, then Capptivate Assessment, then Pre-recorded video interview, then Virtual assessment centre.

Does Bird & Bird use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Bird & Bird lists a recorded video interview stage ("Pre-recorded video interview").

Which assessment providers does Bird & Bird use?

Bird & Bird names Cappfinity on its own careers pages.

Does Bird & Bird sponsor visas for graduates?

Offers 'reasonable assistance' with sponsorship rather than a firm guarantee

Bird & Bird early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-12 against Bird & Bird's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Bird & Bird. How we check

At a glance

Training Contracttraining contract
OpenVisa sponsorship: Some tracks4 stages
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme (Level 7, LLB Law and SQE with the University of Law)apprenticeship
OpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
Spring and Summer Vacation Schemesvacation scheme
OpenVisa sponsorship: Some tracks4 stages

Training Contract

How Bird & Bird recruits

September 2029 training contract cohort, recruited only via 2027 vacation schemes. 4 stages, from Bird & Bird's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Bird & Bird names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

Online application form
Application form
Online application form.
“Stage 1 - Online application form”
Source
Capptivate Assessment
Immersive assessment, Cappfinity
Capptivate online assessment (Cappfinity's immersive assessment product). Content and timing not described on the page.
“Stage 2 – Capptivate Assessment”
Source
Pre-recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded (one-way) video interview. Platform, questions and timings not published.
“Stage 3 - Pre-recorded video interview”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Virtual assessment centre. Components not published.
“Stage 4 - Virtual assessment centre”
Source

Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes

Same 4-stage process as the training contract above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Training Contract
Offers 'reasonable assistance' with sponsorship rather than a firm guarantee
“If you are successful in securing a training contract, we will offer reasonable assistance with obtaining the necessary work permits and visas where required.”
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
Bird & Bird's six year Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship in London opens for September 2027 on 2 November 2026, with rolling review.
Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes
Bird & Bird requires vacation scheme applicants to already have the right to work in the UK, reserving visa help for those who go on to a training contract.
“you need the right to work in the UK and will need to check the conditions of your visa”

Bird & Bird on the Home Office sponsor register

This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.

Common questions

What is the Bird & Bird training contract application process?: Bird & Bird's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application form, then Capptivate Assessment, then Pre-recorded video interview, then Virtual assessment centre.
Does Bird & Bird use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Bird & Bird lists a recorded video interview stage ("Pre-recorded video interview").
Which assessment providers does Bird & Bird use?: Bird & Bird names Cappfinity on its own careers pages.
Does Bird & Bird sponsor visas for graduates?: Offers 'reasonable assistance' with sponsorship rather than a firm guarantee

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