Boodle Hatfield early careers: how to get in

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

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How Boodle Hatfield recruits

2028 Training Contract (applications 1 November 2025 to 14 June 2026, selection July 2026). 5 stages, from Boodle Hatfield's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Boodle Hatfield names them.

  1. Online application form

    Application form

    Online application form, read by people rather than electronically pre-screened. Can be updated until the deadline. Minimum 2.1 obtained or expected.

    “We do not electronically pre-screen application forms, each form is considered on its own merit.”
  2. Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Shortlisted candidates visit the London office for an assessment centre, held after the deadline (July 2026 for 2028 contracts).

    “The selection process for 2028 Training Contracts will be held during July 2026. If your application has been shortlisted you will be invited to an assessment centre.”
  3. Interview with two Partners

    Partner interview

    Assessment centre includes an interview with two Partners, described as a relaxed conversation.

    “This will involve a visit to the London office, an interview with two Partners, an interview with our HR Director, and an ability test in verbal reasoning.”
    Source
  4. Interview with HR Director

    Final interview

    Separate interview with the HR Director on the assessment centre day.

    “This will involve a visit to the London office, an interview with two Partners, an interview with our HR Director, and an ability test in verbal reasoning.”
    Source
  5. Verbal reasoning ability test

    Online tests

    Verbal reasoning ability test taken as part of the assessment centre. Provider and length not stated.

    “This will involve a visit to the London office, an interview with two Partners, an interview with our HR Director, and an ability test in verbal reasoning.”
    Source

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  • Training Contract

    Boodle Hatfield's 2028 training contract window closed on 14 June 2026.

  • Trainee Open Day

    Boodle Hatfield holds an all-day trainee open day at its Blackfriars office in London in April 2027, and first-year students can apply.

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What is the Boodle Hatfield training contract application process?
Boodle Hatfield's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application form, then Assessment centre, then Interview with two Partners, then Interview with HR Director, then Verbal reasoning ability test.

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