Cripps early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Cripps's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Cripps. How we check
At a glance
- Trainee solicitor programmetraining contractOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
- Legal Apprenticeships (Solicitor Apprenticeship)apprenticeshipOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Trainee solicitor programme
How Cripps recruits
2028 or 2029 training contract start (applications 5 October 2026 to 17 January 2027). 6 stages, from Cripps's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Cripps names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online form covering employment details, education history and work experience. Window 5 October 2026 to 17 January 2027.
“The first step in securing a training contract with Cripps to start in 2028 or 2029 is to complete our training contract application form. Applications will open on Monday 5 October 2026 and close on 17 January 2027. [...] The application form will ask you to provide your employment details, education history and details of any work experience.”
Online assessment
Online tests
A series of online assessments testing potential rather than legal knowledge, including questions on motivation for Cripps and a legal career.
“In the second stage of the process, you’ll be invited to complete a series of online assessments. This, and all subsequent stages, are designed to help us get to know you better and assess your potential, not your legal knowledge. There will also be questions that help us understand your motivations for applying to Cripps and what attracts you to a career with us.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
On-demand video interview combined with a presentation. Platform, question count and timings not stated.
“The third stage includes an on-demand video interview and presentation.”
Assessment Day
Assessment centre
Day in the office with individual tasks, group exercises and a partner interview. Assessment Days on 7 and 8 April 2027.
“Throughout the day, you’ll take part in a mix of individual tasks, group exercises and a partner interview. [...] Our Assessment Days will take place on 7 and 8 April 2027.”
Vacation Scheme
Other stage
One-week vacation scheme as the final assessed stage, two schemes in late June 2027.
“Following Assessment Day, successful candidates will be invited to attend a one-week Vacation Scheme, which forms the final stage of our recruitment process.”
Training contract offers
Offer
Offers for a 2028 or 2029 start made after the vacation scheme, early July 2027.
“Following completion of our vacation scheme we will make offers to candidates for either a 2028 or 2029 training contract start date.”
Legal Apprenticeships
How Cripps recruits
2027 intake. 4 stages, from Cripps's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Cripps names them.
Application Form
Application form
Submit application form through online system with opportunity to note any adjustments needed. Applications opened 5 October 2026 and close at midnight on 3 January 2027.
“Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close at midnight on 3 January 2027.”
Online Assessment
Online tests
Online assessment including video interview or presentation component as part of initial selection.
“Online assessment”
BPP Online Admission Assessment
Other stage
Academic testing assessment conducted by BPP University Law School, the training provider for the apprenticeship.
“BPP Online Admission Assessment”
Assessment Centre
Assessment centre
Full-day assessment centre at Cripps Tunbridge Wells office with approximately 20 invited candidates. Includes meeting selection committee, competency-based interview, and written exercises with team challenges.
“written exercise”
Visa sponsorship
Trainee solicitor programme
Cripps training contract applications open on 5 October 2026.
Legal Apprenticeships
Six-year solicitor apprenticeship combining on-the-job training at Cripps with academic study at BPP University Law School.
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Common questions
- What is the Cripps training contract application process?
- Cripps's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Online application form, then Online assessment, then Video interview, then Assessment Day, then Vacation Scheme, then Training contract offers.
- Does Cripps use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Cripps lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").
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