What is the Lazard graduate scheme application process?

Lazard's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application Form, then Online Assessment: aptitude and behavioural, then Online Assessment: Video Assessment, then Virtual Assessment Centre, then Final Round Interviews.

Does Lazard use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Lazard lists a recorded video interview stage ("Online Assessment: Video Assessment").

Does Lazard sponsor visas for graduates?

Lazard is the standout: it says it will sponsor eligible candidates for both Analyst and Intern roles, the only firm in this set extending sponsorship to interns.

Lazard early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against Lazard's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Lazard. How we check

At a glance

Analyst Programme and Intern Programme (also Industrial Placement and Spring Insight)graduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Sponsors5 stages
Spring Insight Programme (Financial Advisory)spring week
Closes in 13 daysVisa sponsorship: Some tracks5 stages

Analyst Programme and Intern Programme

How Lazard recruits

2027 intake (Analyst Programme opens 21 Sep 2026, closes 24 Oct 2026). 5 stages, from Lazard's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lazard names them.

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

Application Form
Application form
Create an online profile and upload a CV.
“The first step in our recruitment process is to complete an online profile and upload your CV.”
Source
2
Online Assessment: aptitude and behavioural
Online tests
A 15-minute timed aptitude test with no penalty for guessing, and an untimed behavioural trait assessment of about 10 minutes.
- about 25 minutes
“Our Online Assessments consist of an Aptitude Test, a Behavioural Trait Assessment, and a Video Assessment.”
Source
Online Assessment: Video Assessment
Recorded video interview
Video assessment within the online assessment, with interview-style questions on motivation, cultural fit and interest in Lazard and the industry. Whole online stage takes about 35 to 40 minutes.
“The Video Assessment will focus on some interview style questions around your motivation, cultural fit, and interest in our organization and industry.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Virtual Assessment Centre
Assessment centre
Virtual assessment centre with several exercises alongside a small number of other candidates.
“Those candidates successful at the Online Assessment stage will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre, which would typically require you to perform a number of exercises with a small number of other candidates.”
Source
5
Final Round Interviews
Final interview
In person with senior bankers: two separate interviews of about 30 minutes each covering competencies, Lazard, markets, world affairs and some technical finance.
- about 60 minutes
“The interviews comprise of two separate interviews lasting approximately 30 minutes each.”
Source

Spring Insight Programme

Same 5-stage process as the analyst programme and intern programme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Analyst Programme and Intern Programme
Lazard is the standout: it says it will sponsor eligible candidates for both Analyst and Intern roles, the only firm in this set extending sponsorship to interns.
“Lazard will sponsor eligible candidates for work visas... offered an Analyst or Intern role.”
Spring Insight Programme
Lazard says it will sponsor eligible candidates for work visas, but this is general FAQ language, not specific to the Spring Insight Programme.
“Lazard will sponsor eligible candidates for work visas”

Lazard on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Lazard graduate scheme application process?: Lazard's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application Form, then Online Assessment: aptitude and behavioural, then Online Assessment: Video Assessment, then Virtual Assessment Centre, then Final Round Interviews.
Does Lazard use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Lazard lists a recorded video interview stage ("Online Assessment: Video Assessment").
Does Lazard sponsor visas for graduates?: Lazard is the standout: it says it will sponsor eligible candidates for both Analyst and Intern roles, the only firm in this set extending sponsorship to interns.

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