What is the Gibson Dunn training contract application process?

Gibson Dunn's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application, then Online situational judgement and strength assessment, then First stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, then Second stage interviews (competency and case study).

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

At a glance

Training Contracttraining contract
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2027vacation scheme
OpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
First Year Insight Dayspring week
OpenVisa sponsorship: Not published

How Gibson Dunn recruits

London training contracts for 2028 and 2029, recruited mainly via 2027 vacation schemes (applications 1 September 2026 to 8 January 2027). 4 stages, from Gibson Dunn's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Gibson Dunn names them.

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

Online application
Application form
Online application via Apply4Law covering experiences, motivation for the firm and for becoming a solicitor.
“We are keen to get to know you so there is the opportunity to share more about you and your experiences as well as what attracts you to Gibson Dunn; why you want to become a solicitor”
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Online situational judgement and strength assessment
Situational judgement test
Online situational judgement and strengths assessment. Provider not named.
“Online situational judgement and strength assessment, first stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, followed by two second stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)”
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First stage interview with Graduate Recruitment
Other stage
First-stage interview with the Graduate Recruitment team. Format (phone, video or in person) not stated.
- Graduate Recruitment team
“first stage interview with Graduate Recruitment”
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4
Second stage interviews (competency and case study)
Partner interview
Two second-stage interviews with partners and associates: one competency-based, one case study.
- partners and associates
“followed by two second stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Training Contract
No firm-stated UK sponsorship policy found; careers page has no London-specific trainee track visible
Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Two-week spring and summer vacation schemes for law students interested in pursuing a training contract with Gibson Dunn's London office.
First Year Insight Day
Gibson Dunn runs a one-day First Year Insight Day at its London office on 18 March 2027, with a virtual version on 25 March 2027.

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What is the Gibson Dunn training contract application process?: Gibson Dunn's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application, then Online situational judgement and strength assessment, then First stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, then Second stage interviews (competency and case study).

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