What is the Pinsent Masons training contract application process?

Pinsent Masons's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Registration and application, then Online blended assessment, then Video questions (within the blended assessment), then Assessment centre, then One-to-one interview, then Business simulation exercise and case study, then Offer.

Does Pinsent Masons use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Pinsent Masons lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video questions (within the blended assessment)").

Does Pinsent Masons sponsor visas for graduates?

Sponsors London trainees only; regional office salaries sit below the threshold

Pinsent Masons early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-09 against Pinsent Masons's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Pinsent Masons. How we check

At a glance

Training Contracttraining contract
Closes in 2 daysVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages
Training Contract (Scotland)training contract
OpenVisa sponsorship: No7 stages
Paralegal and Solicitor Apprenticeshipsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Vacation Placementvacation scheme
Closes in 2 daysVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages

Training Contract

How Pinsent Masons recruits

England training contract starting September 2028 (applications 15 September to 4 November 2026). 7 stages, from Pinsent Masons's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Pinsent Masons names them.

Registration and application
Application form
Eligibility check, then academic background and employment history.
“We first check that you're eligible for the programme you're applying to. If you are, we'll ask you to provide information about your academic background and any relevant employment history.”
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Online blended assessment
Situational judgement test
Blended online assessment: situational judgement questions plus recorded video questions, reviewed alongside the application. AI-generated responses are not allowed.
“The next stage of the recruitment process involves completing your online blended assessment. This includes a range of situational judgement questions and a series of video questions, allowing us to assess how you would approach different workplace scenarios.”
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Video questions (within the blended assessment)
Recorded video interview
Recorded video answers inside the blended assessment: untimed preparation, up to 2 minutes per answer once recording starts.
- up to 2 minutes per answer
“You can take as much time as you need to prepare for your video responses however once you start recording you will have a maximum of 2 minutes to record your response.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre with three exercises: one-to-one interview, business simulation and case study.
“If you pass the online blended assessment, we’ll ask you to book a place at one of our in-person assessment centres. You will complete three exercises over the day – This will include a one-to-one interview, a business simulation exercise and a case study.”
Source
One-to-one interview
Final interview
One-to-one interview at the assessment centre. Interviewer not specified.
“This will include a one-to-one interview, a business simulation exercise and a case study.”
Source
Business simulation exercise and case study
Case study
Business simulation exercise and a case study at the assessment centre.
“This will include a one-to-one interview, a business simulation exercise and a case study.”
Source
Offer
Offer
Outcome given soon after the assessment centre.
“Whatever the outcome, we’ll let you know as soon as we can after the assessment centre.”
Source

Training Contract

Same 7-stage process as the training contract above. Programme details

Vacation Placement

Same 7-stage process as the training contract above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Training Contract
Sponsors London trainees only; regional office salaries sit below the threshold
“only able to sponsor trainee solicitors employed in our London office”
Training Contract
Pinsent Masons says it can only sponsor trainee solicitors in its London office, so its Scottish training contract is not open to candidates who need a visa.
“Pinsent Masons are only able to sponsor trainee solicitors employed in our London office.”
Paralegal and Solicitor Apprenticeships
Pinsent Masons offers paralegal and solicitor apprenticeships combining academic study with workplace learning, allowing candidates to earn while they learn.
Vacation Placement
Pinsent Masons can only sponsor Skilled Worker visas for its London vacation placement, not for Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.
“Due to the government's salary threshold for sponsorship under the skilled worker visa, Pinsent Masons are only able to accept applications from international candidates seeking tier-4 sponsorship, applicable only at our London office”

Pinsent Masons on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Pinsent Masons training contract application process?: Pinsent Masons's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Registration and application, then Online blended assessment, then Video questions (within the blended assessment), then Assessment centre, then One-to-one interview, then Business simulation exercise and case study, then Offer.
Does Pinsent Masons use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Pinsent Masons lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video questions (within the blended assessment)").
Does Pinsent Masons sponsor visas for graduates?: Sponsors London trainees only; regional office salaries sit below the threshold

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