Mayer Brown Application Process

Every law firm has unique elements of their application process. It's important that when you apply to a firm like Mayer Brown, you are aware of all the steps in the process, so that you can perform to the best of your abilities.

Stage one

The first step of the recruitment process is to complete an online application form, which asks you to provide details on your educational background, any work experience, language skills (if applicable), and any wider academic or non-academic achievements. Don’t worry if you haven’t done any legal work experience, Mayer Brown are just as interested in non-legal work experience that shows you have transferable skills. Alongside your application you will complete two online tests: a verbal reasoning test and a situational strengths test. These tests aim to assess your verbal comprehension skills and your judgement in and reaction to different scenarios that trainees may encounter during their training. Your responses will be scored according to the skills and traits you show while answering the questions, and you will need to meet or surpass the benchmark score to progress to the next stage.

Stage two

Successful candidates will then be asked to complete a 45-minute “Life at Mayer Brown” trainee job simulation exercise. This involves answering multiple choice, written and video interview questions based on various scenarios and tasks our trainees will be expected to encounter during their Training Contract.

Stage three

Candidates who successfully pass the previous stages will be invited to the final stage in the vacation scheme and training contract application process: an assessment centre. The day consists of various tasks including, a written test, group exercise and a fact-find assessment. Those applying for a training contract will also sit a final stage strengths-based training contract interview, whilst successful vacation scheme applicants will complete the interview on the scheme. The training contract interview will be conducted by two partners, or a partner and a senior lawyer.

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