Skadden early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-04 against Skadden's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Skadden. How we check
At a glance
- Vacation Schemevacation schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
How Skadden recruits
Annual window 1 September to 1 December (2026 window, 2027 vacation schemes; year not printed on the page). 5 stages, from Skadden's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Skadden names them.
Application submission
Application form
Submit an online application in the 1 September to 1 December window. Reviewed on a rolling basis, but no decisions until after the deadline.
“There are five stages to our graduate recruitment process: Application submission”
Online psychometric assessment and essential competencies assessment
Online tests
AI-powered online assessment run by Suited, measuring personality, values and other competencies. Taken after applying.
“We believe that artificial intelligence-powered assessment tools provide students an opportunity to share additional information about themselves that will allow us to get to know them better. Accordingly, as part of our application process, candidates will be asked to take an online assessment after they submit their application. The assessment will be administered by Suited.”
Online written exercise
Written exercise
An online written exercise.
“Online written exercise”
Video interview with two lawyers
Live video interview
A video interview with two of the firm's lawyers.
“Video interview with two lawyers”
Vacation scheme
Other stage
Vacation placement; training contracts are offered only to scheme participants.
“Skadden offers training contracts to the students who participate in our vacation placement program.”
Visa sponsorship
Vacation Scheme
Skadden pays £500 a week for its vacation scheme but no visa sponsorship statement was found on the firm's UK careers page.
Skadden on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Skadden vacation scheme application process?
- Skadden's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application submission, then Online psychometric assessment and essential competencies assessment, then Online written exercise, then Video interview with two lawyers, then Vacation scheme.
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