Birketts early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Birketts's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Birketts. How we check
At a glance
- Summer Vacation Schemevacation schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
How Birketts recruits
2026 Summer Vacation Scheme (applications 3 November 2025 to 5 January 2026; training contracts from September 2028). Prior cycle, 2027 scheme not yet published. 3 stages, from Birketts's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Birketts names them.
Online application
Application form
Online application through the firm's application system, followed by an initial sift.
“All applications for training contracts should be made using our online application system .”
Online interactive assessment
Situational judgement test
Interactive online assessment with scenario-based questions and choosing responses to colleague queries; practice test, explainer video and feedback report provided. Provider not named.
“Following an initial sift, as part of our selection process, you will be asked to complete an online interactive assessment, which contains a variety of question types to assess your potential. Some of the questions will be scenario-based, while others will ask you to review information and select the most appropriate response to colleague queries.”
Partner interview with presentation
Partner interview
Interview at the applied-for office with two Partners lasting about 45 minutes to an hour, including a 7 to 10 minute presentation on a topic of your choice.
- about 60 minutes
“You will be interviewed at the office to which you have applied by two Partners and the interview will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.”
Visa sponsorship
Summer Vacation Scheme
Birketts publishes a clear weekly allowance and hires most trainees through its vacation scheme, but its application-process page describes a 2026 scheme that has already run, with no visa sponsorship statement anywhere.
“Save the date! Our 2026 Summer Vacation scheme will take place across two weeks, W/C 22nd June 2026 and W/C 29th June 2026.”
Birketts on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Birketts vacation scheme application process?
- Birketts's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Online application, then Online interactive assessment, then Partner interview with presentation.
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