What is the Walker Morris vacation scheme application process?

Walker Morris's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application form, then SHL cognitive assessment, then Assessment centres, then Vacation scheme, then Partner interview.

Which assessment providers does Walker Morris use?

Walker Morris names SHL on its own careers pages.

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

At a glance

Solicitor Apprenticeship (six-year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with BPP, LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice plus SQE1 and SQE2)apprenticeship
OpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
Vacation scheme (leading to training contract)vacation scheme
Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages

How Walker Morris recruits

2027 vacation schemes (two in April, one in June 2027); applications 22 October to 31 December 2026. 5 stages, from Walker Morris's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Walker Morris names them.

Online application form
Application form
Online application via AllHires, window 22 October to 31 December 2026. Rare contextual recruitment used. Outcome after the deadline.
“Our 2027 vacation scheme application window will open on 22nd October 2026. [...] We will be in touch about the outcome of your application after the application deadline.”
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SHL cognitive assessment
Online tests, SHL
Online SHL cognitive tests: numerical, deductive and inductive reasoning, read together with the application by Graduate Recruitment Partners.
“Numerical reasoning – interpreting charts, graphs, and performing calculations Deductive reasoning – drawing logical conclusions from given facts Inductive reasoning – spotting patterns and making generalisations The tests are completed online and are designed to be fair, engaging, and reflective of real-world thinking.”
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Assessment centres
Assessment centre
Half-day assessment centre at the offices with a group exercise, a short presentation and speed interviews. February to March per the timeline.
“If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a half day assessment centre at our offices. The assessment centre includes: A group exercise A short presentation Speed interviews”
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Vacation scheme
Other stage
Five-day vacation scheme in April or June with assessment activities and simulations.
“Successful candidates from the assessment centre will then attend a five-day Vacation Scheme, held in either April or June.”
Source
Partner interview
Partner interview
After the scheme, either a training contract offer or a further in-office interview, then a possible offer. May to June per the timeline.
“If successful, you will either be offered a training contract or invited to a further interview, in our office, with our Graduate Recruitment Team, following which a training contract offer may be made.”
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Visa sponsorship

Solicitor Apprenticeship
Walker Morris recruits solicitor apprentices only every other year, and the next intake starts September 2027 with applications open 8 January to 19 March 2027.
Vacation scheme
Walker Morris 2027 vacation scheme applications open 22 October 2026.

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What is the Walker Morris vacation scheme application process?: Walker Morris's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application form, then SHL cognitive assessment, then Assessment centres, then Vacation scheme, then Partner interview.
Which assessment providers does Walker Morris use?: Walker Morris names SHL on its own careers pages.

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