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Howard Kennedy Training Contract 2028

No published policyTraining Contract (2028 intake)

Unconfirmed. Howard Kennedy publishes no sponsorship policy for its training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. The firm offers a small number of training contracts a year with four six-month seats, and says only that 2028 applications open 'later this year' with no specific date. Unlike most peer firms, its trainee FAQ list does not include a visa sponsorship question at all, and no salary figure is published on either the main trainee page or the FAQ page.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
not stated on page
2027 cycle
Applications for 2028 training contracts open later in 2026, no opening or closing date published
Confidence
medium

How Howard Kennedy recruits

September 2027 training contract (applications closed 8 March 2026); 2028 applications not yet open. 4 stages, from Howard Kennedy's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Howard Kennedy names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Apply through the online application only. Grades are not scored or used to screen out applications.

    “You will need to apply using our online application. Any applications received outside of this will not be accepted.”
    Source

  2. Online assessment

    Online tests

    Shortlisted candidates complete an online assessment. Test type and provider not named.

    “Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment and a video interview.”
    Source

  3. Video interview

    Other stage

    Shortlisted candidates also complete a video interview. The page does not say whether it is recorded or live.

    “Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment and a video interview.”
    Source

  4. Assessment day

    Assessment centre

    An in-person assessment day held after the closing date.

    “After that, you will be invited to an assessment day which will take place in person following the closing date.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Howard Kennedy

“Applications for 2028 contracts open later this year.”
Howard Kennedy, from its own careers pages
The catch: The FAQ list covers rolling interviews, non-law graduates, career changers and paralegal applicants, but has no question about visa sponsorship at all, which is unusual compared with peer firms that address it directly.
Howard Kennedy early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Howard Kennedy publishes about this programme

Checked against Howard Kennedy's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. 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

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Howard Kennedy sponsor visas for its training contract?

Unconfirmed. Howard Kennedy publishes no sponsorship policy for its training contract, so we cannot state a firm answer. The firm offers a small number of training contracts a year with four six-month seats, and says only that 2028 applications open 'later this year' with no specific date. Unlike most peer firms, its trainee FAQ list does not include a visa sponsorship question at all, and no salary figure is published on either the main trainee page or the FAQ page.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Howard Kennedy?

The FAQ list covers rolling interviews, non-law graduates, career changers and paralegal applicants, but has no question about visa sponsorship at all, which is unusual compared with peer firms that address it directly.

When do applications open for the Howard Kennedy training contract?

Applications for 2028 training contracts open later in 2026, no opening or closing date published. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Howard Kennedy's own site.

How should I confirm Howard Kennedy's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Howard Kennedy'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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