Every deadline, from the firm’s own pages.

Every firm links to its source and says when we last checked it.

42 firms, by next closing date

A gap says why: “Not found on the firm’s pages”, “Couldn’t be checked” when we couldn’t read or verify the page, or “No online test described”. Lines marked “Reported by candidates” are what applicants have said in public, not the firm’s own words. More firms are being added. Always confirm on the firm’s site before you apply.

Collected from firms’ own pages, last checked 30 Oct 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Firm Tracker

2026–27 Season

Freshfields

The Training Contract closes today. The firm’s page has the exact time.

Schemes

Scheme	Opens	Closes	Status
Vacation SchemeClosed	1 Sep 2026	Closed 26 Oct 2026	Closed
Training ContractCloses Today	1 Oct 2026	13 Nov 2026	Closes Today

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 30 Oct 2026.

Online Test

Freshfields Online Assessment

Test Rules

When It’s Set: After you apply, in two stages
Time to Finish: Not found on the firm’s pages
Reapplying: One application per academic year, to a vacation scheme or the training contract

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 30 Oct 2026.

Interview and Stages

Recorded video interview

Selection stages, in order (the summer vacation scheme)

Online application form
Freshfields Online Assessment, stage 1
Freshfields Online Assessment, stage 2
In-person assessment centre

From the firm’s own pages. Checked 30 Oct 2026.

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