Mayer Brown early careers: how to get in

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

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London Training Contract

How Mayer Brown recruits

2028 and 2029 training contract intakes (applications 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027). 3 stages, from Mayer Brown's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Mayer Brown names them.

  1. Step 1: Start Your Application

    Application form

    Online application covering education and any work experience.

    “Step 1: Start Your ApplicationWe will ask for your education and any work experience.”
  2. Step 2: Immersive Assessment

    Immersive assessment

    Completed alongside the application: behavioural, numerical and verbal reasoning, and video response questions, with a performance report at the end.

    “Alongside your application, you will complete an immersive assessment with behavioral, numerical and verbal reasoning, and video response questions.”
  3. Step 3: Assessment Days

    Assessment centre

    Assessment day with a written submission, group exercise, fact-finding task and a final interview.

    “These include a written submission, group exercise, fact-finding task, and a final interview.”

London Vacation Schemes

How Mayer Brown recruits

2027 spring and summer vacation schemes (applications 1 September to 4 December 2026). 3 stages, from Mayer Brown's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Mayer Brown names them.

  1. Step 1: Start Your Application

    Application form

    Online application with basic personal details, education and work experience. Legal experience not required.

    “Step 1: Start Your ApplicationYou will be asked for basic personal details, including your education and work experience.”
  2. Step 2: Immersive Assessment

    Immersive assessment

    One assessment combining behavioural, reasoning and video questions. Benchmark scores needed to progress; feedback given. Provider not named; video format not stated as recorded or live.

    “Step 2: Immersive AssessmentYou will complete an assessment with behavioral, reasoning, and video questions to evaluate your skills, motivation, and potential at Mayer Brown. You must meet benchmark scores to progress, and you will receive feedback after completion.”
  3. Step 3: Assessment Days

    Assessment centre

    Assessment day at the London office in January or February with group and individual assessments.

    “If you are successful following the Immersive Assessment, you will be invited to an assessment day where you will take part in a variety of group and individual assessments.”

Visa sponsorship

  • London Training Contract

    Mayer Brown London training contract, two years and four seats, funded SQE.

  • London Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Mayer Brown's six year Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship in London pays 30,000 pounds to start and takes 2027 applications until 14 February 2027.

  • London Vacation Schemes

    Mayer Brown 2027 Spring and Summer vacation schemes opened on 1 September 2026.

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Common questions

What is the Mayer Brown training contract application process?
Mayer Brown's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Step 1: Start Your Application, then Step 2: Immersive Assessment, then Step 3: Assessment Days.

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