Wedlake Bell early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-24 against Wedlake Bell's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Wedlake Bell. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contract (2029)training contractOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- Summer Vacation Scheme 2027vacation schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- Training Contract Open Dayspring weekCloses in 14 daysVisa sponsorship: Not published
Training Contract
How Wedlake Bell recruits
2029 Training Contracts (applications 1 November 2026 to 3 May 2027). 4 stages, from Wedlake Bell's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Wedlake Bell names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online application form with motivation and skills based questions. CVs are not accepted in place of the form.
“You will be asked to answer motivation and skills based questions as part of the application form.”
First interview (virtual)
Other stage
Selected candidates have a first-stage interview conducted virtually in July 2027. Whether live or recorded is not stated.
“The first-stage interviews will be conducted virtually in July 2027.”
Short written assessments
Written exercise
Final stage, in person in London, includes some short written assessments.
“The next stage includes some short, written assessments, a networking lunch and a final interview.”
Final interview
Final interview
In-person final interview at the London office, alongside a networking lunch.
“We plan to host the final stage interviews in person at our offices in London.”
Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
How Wedlake Bell recruits
2027 Summer Vacation Scheme, 21 June to 9 July 2027 (applications 1 November 2026 to 11 January 2027). 4 stages, from Wedlake Bell's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Wedlake Bell names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online application form with motivation and skills-based questions.
“You will be asked to answer motivation and skills-based questions as part of the application.”
In-person interview
Final interview
In-person interviews in London in late February 2027 with two members of the recruitment committee.
“We plan to conduct vacation scheme interviews in person, at our offices in London. As well as an interview with two members of our recruitment committee, candidates will also complete a written assessment and attend a networking coffee.”
Written assessment
Written exercise
Written assessment completed on the interview day, alongside a networking coffee.
“candidates will also complete a written assessment and attend a networking coffee”
Vacation scheme offer
Offer
Offers are made shortly after interviews. At the end of the scheme all participants are invited to a training contract interview and written assessment.
“At the end of the scheme, you will be invited to attend a Training Contract interview and complete a written assessment.”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
Wedlake Bell 2029 training contracts open 1 November 2026 and close 3 May 2027.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2027
Wedlake Bell 2027 summer vacation scheme runs 21 June to 9 July 2027; applications close 11 January 2027.
Training Contract Open Day
Wedlake Bell holds a one-day in-person open day at its London office on Tuesday 8 December 2026, open to anyone who has begun an undergraduate degree.
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Common questions
- What is the Wedlake Bell training contract application process?
- Wedlake Bell's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application form, then First interview (virtual), then Short written assessments, then Final interview.
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