Hill Dickinson early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Hill Dickinson's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Hill Dickinson. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
- ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- Internship ProgrammeinternshipCloses in 13 daysVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
Training Contract
How Hill Dickinson recruits
Training contracts commencing September 2029 (applications 1 October 2026 to 10 January 2027). 6 stages, from Hill Dickinson's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Hill Dickinson names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online form with personal details and Hill Dickinson specific questions; LawCareers.Net MyLocker can upload academic details. Early stages are name-blind.
“Complete our online application form – fill in your personal details and answer questions specific to Hill Dickinson.”
Online assessment (interactive questions)
Online tests
Online assessment with interactive questions, taken alongside a recorded video interview. Provider not named. Can be sent before the window closes.
“Online assessment – complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.”
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview forming part of the online assessment. Question count, timings and platform not stated.
“Online assessment – complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.”
Insight day (optional)
Other stage
Shortlisted training contract candidates are invited to an optional but encouraged insight day at their chosen office, with interactive exercises, before the final stage.
“Candidates who are shortlisted for a training contract will be invited to attend an insight day before progressing to the final stage of the recruitment process.”
Assessment day
Assessment centre
In-person assessment day with interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.
“Assessment day – join us in person for interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.”
Panel interview
Final interview
In-person panel interview with the team.
“Panel interview – meet with our team for an in-person interview.”
Apprenticeships
How Hill Dickinson recruits
2027 intake. 4 stages, from Hill Dickinson's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Hill Dickinson names them.
Online application form
Application form
Complete online application form with personal details and questions specific to Hill Dickinson.
“Step 1 Complete our online application form - fill in your personal details and answer questions specific to Hill Dickinson.”
Online assessment
Online tests
Complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.
“Step 2 Online assessment - complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.”
Assessment day
Assessment centre
Join in person for interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.
“Step 3 Assessment day - join us in person for interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.”
Panel interview
Final interview
In-person interview with Hill Dickinson team members.
“Step 4 Panel interview - meet with our team for an in-person interview.”
Internship Programme
How Hill Dickinson recruits
Summer 2027 paid four-week internships. 5 stages, from Hill Dickinson's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Hill Dickinson names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online form with personal details and Hill Dickinson specific questions; LawCareers.Net MyLocker can upload academic details. Early stages are name-blind.
“Complete our online application form – fill in your personal details and answer questions specific to Hill Dickinson.”
Online assessment (interactive questions)
Online tests
Online assessment with interactive questions, taken alongside a recorded video interview. Provider not named. Can be sent before the window closes.
“Online assessment – complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.”
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview forming part of the online assessment. Question count, timings and platform not stated.
“Online assessment – complete interactive questions and a recorded video interview.”
Assessment day
Assessment centre
In-person assessment day with interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.
“Assessment day – join us in person for interactive tasks, group activities and presentations.”
Panel interview
Final interview
In-person panel interview with the team.
“Panel interview – meet with our team for an in-person interview.”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
Two-year training contract starting September 2029 across six UK offices, applications open 1 October 2026 until 10 January 2027.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships offering alternative pathway into legal profession.
Internship Programme
Four paid four-week summer 2027 internships aimed at widening-access candidates, applications 1 October to 15 November 2026.
Hill Dickinson on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Hill Dickinson training contract application process?
- Hill Dickinson's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Online application form, then Online assessment (interactive questions), then Recorded video interview, then Insight day (optional), then Assessment day, then Panel interview.
- Does Hill Dickinson use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Hill Dickinson lists a recorded video interview stage ("Recorded video interview").
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