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Charles Russell Speechlys Placement Scheme 2027

Applications close 15 January 2027. Pays £471 to £518 a week depending on location.

No published policyPlacement Scheme

Unconfirmed. Charles Russell Speechlys publishes no sponsorship policy for its placement scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The one week placement runs in London, Cheltenham or Guildford, paid weekly, with automatic consideration for a training contract afterwards. The firm's trainee FAQ confirms it supports visa sponsorship for international candidates generally, but that answer sits under training contract-focused questions and the placement scheme page itself does not restate a right-to-work or sponsorship position for the placement week.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
£518 per week in London, £471 per week in Cheltenham and Guildford
2027 cycle
Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 15 January 2027 at midday UK time
Confidence
medium

How Charles Russell Speechlys recruits

2027 Placement Schemes, applications 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. 7 stages, from Charles Russell Speechlys's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Charles Russell Speechlys names them.

  1. Stage 1: Application Form

    Application form

    Online form on motivation for law and the firm, and fit with the firm's four values. Rare contextual data used.

    “As part of your application form, you’ll explore your motivations for a legal career and why you are applying to us as a firm. We are also keen for you to showcase how you align with our values of being Authentic, Collaborative, Committed and Forward Looking.”
    Source

  2. Stage 2: Video Interview

    Recorded video interview

    One-way video on Shortlister, usually within a 5-day window: one take per question, about 30 seconds to prepare and 90 to answer. Competency, motivation and commercial questions.

    • 30 seconds to prepare
    • up to 90 seconds per answer
    • no retakes
    • text on screen
    “This is not a live interview, instead you will be asked to record answers to a set of questions using your webcam or mobile device using our online platform called Shortlister. [...] For each question you can only record your answers once so there is no second chance. You get around 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to answer each of the questions unless you’ve requested extra time.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  3. Written task

    Written exercise

    Commercially focused written task, often done online before the assessment day. No legal knowledge assessed.

    “The written task is part of the final stage assessment centre or placement scheme but we will often ask you to complete this in advance of the assessment day and you can complete this virtually through an online platform.”
    Source

  4. Stage 3: Placement Scheme and / or Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    For placement scheme applicants the assessment centre takes place during the scheme, alongside review of scheme performance.

    “Our final stage is attending our Placement Scheme or standalone Assessment Centre depending on which pathway you have applied to. If you attend a Placement Scheme, your Assessment Centre will be included within your programme.”
    Source

  5. Face-to-face interview

    Partner interview

    Face-to-face interview with a partner and an associate or HR member: motivational, competency and commercial questions.

    • Partner and an Associate or member of HR
    “You will take part in a variety of activities – a group task, a face-to-face interview with a Partner and an Associate or member of HR, and a role play exercise.”
    Source

  6. Group task

    Group exercise

    Group discussion; some topics given in advance, others on the day.

    “In the group exercise, you’ll be given a chance to prepare some topics for discussion in advance and some will be revealed on the day, and then work with a group on the day to discuss.”
    Source

  7. Role play exercise

    Other stage

    Unprepared role play with an associate or recruiter, assessing curiosity, analysis and decision-making.

    “For the role play, you’ll work with an Associate or recruitment professional to showcase your curiosity, analytical and decision-making skills.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Charles Russell Speechlys

“All our placement schemes are paid at £518 per week in London, and £471 per week in Cheltenham and Guildford.”
Charles Russell Speechlys, from its own careers pages
The catch: Applicants must pick one office only, applications are not accepted on a rolling basis, and late applications after the deadline are not accepted.
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What Charles Russell Speechlys publishes about this programme

Checked against Charles Russell Speechlys's own careers pages on 2026-09-23. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Charles Russell Speechlys sponsor visas for its placement scheme?

Unconfirmed. Charles Russell Speechlys publishes no sponsorship policy for its placement scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The one week placement runs in London, Cheltenham or Guildford, paid weekly, with automatic consideration for a training contract afterwards. The firm's trainee FAQ confirms it supports visa sponsorship for international candidates generally, but that answer sits under training contract-focused questions and the placement scheme page itself does not restate a right-to-work or sponsorship position for the placement week.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Charles Russell Speechlys?

Applicants must pick one office only, applications are not accepted on a rolling basis, and late applications after the deadline are not accepted.

When do applications open for the Charles Russell Speechlys placement scheme?

Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 15 January 2027 at midday UK time. Checked on 2026-09-23 against Charles Russell Speechlys's own site.

How should I confirm Charles Russell Speechlys's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Charles Russell Speechlys's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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