Gowling WLG early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-21 against Gowling WLG's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Gowling WLG. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractCloses in 16 daysVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Legal ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Vacation Schemevacation schemeCloses in 16 daysVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
How Gowling WLG recruits
2027 spring and summer vacation schemes (applications October to 18 November 2026). 4 stages, from Gowling WLG's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Gowling WLG names them.
Application form
Application form
Online application form, window October to November.
“Our application process consists of four stages. Application form Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre”
Online task-based assessment
Online tests
Online task-based assessment. Provider, length and content not published.
“Our application process consists of four stages. Application form Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre”
Video interview
Other stage
Video interview. Gowling WLG does not say whether it is live or pre-recorded.
“Our application process consists of four stages. Application form Online task-based assessment Video interview Immersive assessment centre”
Immersive assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre described as immersive, held in January and February.
“Our assessment centres take place in January and February, giving you the chance to secure a spot in our vacation scheme for the upcoming spring or summer.”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
Gowling WLG publishes clear trainee salaries for London and Birmingham but no visa sponsorship position anywhere on its training contract page.
“First-year salaries for trainees are £48,500 in London and £33,000 in Birmingham, rising to £53,500 and £36,000 in the second year.”
Legal Apprenticeships
Legal apprenticeships allowing candidates to earn while they learn.
Vacation Scheme
Gowling WLG confirms its usual September to November application window but had not republished exact 2027 dates at the time of checking, and its pages say nothing about visa sponsorship.
“Applications are now closed and will re-open in October 2026 for our Vacation Scheme and Training Contract opportunities”
Gowling WLG on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Gowling WLG vacation scheme application process?
- Gowling WLG's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Application form, then Online task-based assessment, then Video interview, then Immersive assessment centre.
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