Fieldfisher early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-04 against Fieldfisher's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Fieldfisher. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
- Vacation Scheme (Training Contract 2029 intake)vacation schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
- Pathways to Practice Insight Schemespring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Training Contract
How Fieldfisher recruits
Training contracts starting September 2029 (via April 2027 vacation scheme). 6 stages, from Fieldfisher's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Fieldfisher names them.
Our Strengths assessment
Online tests, Neurosight
Neuroscience-led online strengths assessment by Neurosight for eligible applicants; bespoke feedback for every candidate.
“We partner with Neurosight to deliver a neuroscience-led assessment focused on how you think and make decisions.”
First-stage Teams video interview
Live video interview
First-stage video interview with a member of the HR team, early November to early January.
- HR team member on Microsoft Teams
“Following the online assessment, eligible candidates will be invited to a first-stage video interview with a member of the HR team.”
Online written assessment (before assessment centre)
Written exercise
Online written assessment delivered by Canditech, completed before the assessment centre.
“Once you have secured a place at our assessment centre, you will be invited to complete an online written assessment before attending, delivered by Canditech.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centres January to February with a group exercise ending in a short team presentation.
“When you arrive at the assessment centre, you will take part in a group exercise designed to assess how you work collaboratively with others.”
Final interview
Final interview
Final interview with one of the firm's lawyers.
“The final stage of the recruitment process is an interview with one of our lawyers.”
End-of-scheme appraisal and final partner interview
Partner interview
After the vacation scheme, an end-of-scheme appraisal and, for successful candidates, a final partner interview lead to training contract offers.
“Your end‑of‑scheme appraisal and final partner interview allow us to take a holistic view of your potential, rather than relying on a single moment or assessment.”
Vacation Scheme
How Fieldfisher recruits
April 2027 vacation scheme (applications 14 September to 6 November 2026). 5 stages, from Fieldfisher's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Fieldfisher names them.
Our Strengths assessment
Online tests, Neurosight
Neuroscience-led online strengths assessment by Neurosight for eligible applicants; bespoke feedback for every candidate.
“We partner with Neurosight to deliver a neuroscience-led assessment focused on how you think and make decisions.”
First-stage Teams video interview
Live video interview
First-stage video interview with a member of the HR team, early November to early January.
- HR team member on Microsoft Teams
“Following the online assessment, eligible candidates will be invited to a first-stage video interview with a member of the HR team.”
Online written assessment (before assessment centre)
Written exercise
Online written assessment delivered by Canditech, completed before the assessment centre.
“Once you have secured a place at our assessment centre, you will be invited to complete an online written assessment before attending, delivered by Canditech.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centres January to February with a group exercise ending in a short team presentation.
“When you arrive at the assessment centre, you will take part in a group exercise designed to assess how you work collaboratively with others.”
Final interview
Final interview
Final interview with one of the firm's lawyers.
“The final stage of the recruitment process is an interview with one of our lawyers.”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
No firm-stated visa-sponsorship policy found; site blocked automated access on every attempt this session
Vacation Scheme
Fieldfisher publishes exact dates for its two week vacation scheme but says nothing about visa sponsorship anywhere on the page.
“Our two-week Vacation Scheme takes place in April 2027. It is the only route into a Training Contract at Fieldfisher, starting in September 2029 in London, Manchester or Birmingham.”
Pathways to Practice Insight Scheme
A one week paid insight scheme for first year undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds, with a published application window but no sponsorship statement.
“Taking place in summer 2027, the scheme gives you one week of paid work experience in one of our offices across England.”
Fieldfisher on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Fieldfisher training contract application process?
- Fieldfisher's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Our Strengths assessment, then First-stage Teams video interview, then Online written assessment (before assessment centre), then Assessment centre, then Final interview, then End-of-scheme appraisal and final partner interview.
- Which assessment providers does Fieldfisher use?
- Fieldfisher names Neurosight on its own careers pages.
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