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Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
- Thu, 05 Mar
- 13:30-14:00 GMT
- Digital Campus
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Application Process
The application process is designed to determine if you have the required skills, competencies and experience to succeed in a graduate solicitor apprentice role. The process is in four stages, as follows:
1 - Application form
Application forms are completed online and can be accessed below. We will ask you to provide some personal information, as well as an overview of experiences gained through work, volunteering or hobbies and interests, where you can demonstrate your transferable skills. We are also keen to understand your interest in law, particularly pensions law.
The deadline for submitting your application is 4 January 2026 at 23:59.
2 - Video interview
Applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to attend a 45 minute video interview, which will include questions about you and some of your experiences, both academically and any work experience you have gained, and your aspirations to become a lawyer. You will also be asked some competency based questions, which will explore how you have responded to certain situations that you have faced.
Video interviews will take place during January 2026.
3 - Assessment centre at our offices
If successful in your interview you will be invited to attend a half day assessment centre which will be held at our offices. This will include a group exercise and an individual written exercise.
The assessment centres will take place in February 2026.
4 - Partner interview
The final stage of the recruitment process is an in-person interview with one of our partners, which will be held at our offices.
All travel expenses to our office will be reimbursed.
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