Mishcon de Reya early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Mishcon de Reya's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Mishcon de Reya. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages
- Solicitor ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published7 stages
- Vacation Schemevacation schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages
- First Year Open Dayspring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks
Training Contract
How Mishcon de Reya recruits
Training contracts filled via 2027 vacation schemes. 7 stages, from Mishcon de Reya's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Mishcon de Reya names them.
Application
Application form
Short form covering academics, work experience and achievements. Motivation is explored in the next stage.
“This is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself, your academic information, work experience, and any achievements.”
Chat Based Interview (Bright Apply)
Other stage
AI chat interview with tailored follow-up questions, answered by typing or voice. Untimed, about 30 to 40 minutes, unlimited practice runs. Humans make all screening decisions.
- about 40 minutes
- AI chat interface (Bright Apply)
“This year, we’re introducing Bright Apply - a new AI-powered tool that lets you tell us your story. Instead of writing a long application form, restricted by word count, you’ll take part in a short virtual interview where you can expand on your experiences, motivations, and why Mishcon de Reya is the right fit for you.”
Recorded video answer (within Bright Apply)
Recorded video interview
One question inside the chat interview may ask for a short recorded video answer. This replaces the firm's former one-way video interview.
- 1 questions
- AI chat interface (Bright Apply)
“For one question, you may be prompted to respond with a short, recorded video answer – this is the only time you are required to respond via voice.”
Situational Judgement Test
Situational judgement test
Untimed situational judgement test with scenario, numerical and verbal questions, about 45 minutes. No prior legal knowledge needed.
- about 45 minutes
“To ensure we get a well-rounded view of all our candidates, we use this test which consists of a scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions. [...] Whilst the assessment is untimed, it typically takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.”
Assessment Day: Case Study Assessment
Case study
Individual case study: read a business scenario and present recommendations to an assessor, testing commercial awareness rather than law.
“A Case study assessment is an individual assessment where candidates are required to read a scenario and present their thoughts and recommendations to an assessor.”
Assessment Day: Interview
Final interview
Strengths and scenario-based interview with a senior fee earner and a People Team member.
- senior fee earner and People Team member
“Your interview will be with a senior-fee earner at the firm and a member of our People Team. You will be asked a range of strength based and scenario-based questions.”
Vacation Scheme final stage assessment
Group exercise
During the scheme, candidates are assessed on interactions and then sit a final group exercise and pre-set tasks for the training contract.
“You will be assessed on your interactions with firm members and then sit a final stage assessment of a group exercise and pre-set tasks.”
Solicitor Apprenticeships
How Mishcon de Reya recruits
not stated. 7 stages, from Mishcon de Reya's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Mishcon de Reya names them.
Application
Application form
Tell us about yourself, your academic information, work experience, and achievements.
“This is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself, your academic information, work experience, and any achievements.”
Chat Based Interview (Bright Apply)
Other stage
AI-powered tool for virtual interview covering experiences, motivations, and why Mishcon is the right fit.
“This year, we're introducing Bright Apply - a new AI-powered tool that lets you tell us your story. Instead of writing a long application form, restricted by word count, you'll take part in a short virtual interview where you can expand on your experiences, motivations, and why Mishcon de Reya is the right fit for you.”
Recorded video answer (within Bright Apply)
Recorded video interview
Short recorded video response for one question, the only voice response required.
“For one question, you may be prompted to respond with a short, recorded video answer - this is the only time you are required to respond via voice.”
Situational Judgement Test
Situational judgement test
Scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions assessing well-rounded candidate view. Untimed but typically 45 minutes.
- about 45 minutes
“To ensure we get a well-rounded view of all our candidates, we use this test which consists of a scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions. [...] Whilst the assessment is untimed, it typically takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.”
Assessment Day: Case Study Assessment
Case study
Individual assessment where candidates read a scenario and present thoughts and recommendations.
“A Case study assessment is an individual assessment where candidates are required to read a scenario and present their thoughts and recommendations to an assessor.”
Assessment Day: Interview
Final interview
Interview with senior fee earner and People Team member covering strength based and scenario questions.
“Your interview will be with a senior-fee earner at the firm and a member of our People Team. You will be asked a range of strength based and scenario-based questions.”
Final stage assessment
Group exercise
Assessed on interactions with firm members and group exercise with pre-set tasks.
“You will be assessed on your interactions with firm members and then sit a final stage assessment of a group exercise and pre-set tasks.”
Vacation Scheme
Same 7-stage process as the training contract above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
Offer is conditional on obtaining work authorisation; vacation scheme is not sponsored
“we do not provide sponsorship for applicants to attend our Vacation Schemes, however, sponsorship may be available on a case by case basis”
Solicitor Apprenticeships
Mishcon de Reya supports solicitor apprenticeships as an alternative route to becoming a qualified solicitor alongside their traditional training contracts.
Vacation Scheme
Mishcon de Reya does not cover visa costs for the vacation scheme itself but reviews each applicant's ability to qualify for the right to work, with sponsorship possible after a training contract offer.
“we do not provide sponsorship for applicants to attend our Vacation Schemes, however, sponsorship may be available on a case by case basis”
First Year Open Day
Mishcon de Reya's first-year open day sits under the same individually-assessed right-to-work policy as its vacation scheme.
“we do not provide sponsorship for applicants to attend our Vacation Schemes, however, sponsorship may be available on a case by case basis”
Mishcon de Reya on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Mishcon de Reya training contract application process?
- Mishcon de Reya's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Application, then Chat Based Interview (Bright Apply), then Recorded video answer (within Bright Apply), then Situational Judgement Test, then Assessment Day: Case Study Assessment, then Assessment Day: Interview, then Vacation Scheme final stage assessment.
- Does Mishcon de Reya use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Mishcon de Reya lists a recorded video interview stage ("Recorded video answer (within Bright Apply)"), 1 questions.
- Does Mishcon de Reya sponsor visas for graduates?
- Offer is conditional on obtaining work authorisation; vacation scheme is not sponsored
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