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 Spot something out of date?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

Pinsent Masons

Schemes

Scheme	Opens	Closes	Status
Vacation Scheme (London)Closed	15 Sep 2026	Closed 4 Nov 2026	Closed
Training ContractClosed	15 Sep 2026	Closed 4 Nov 2026	Closed

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

Online Test

Online blended assessment: situational judgement and video questions

Test Rules

When It’s Set: Part of the application, completed before the closing date
Time to Finish: Not found on the firm’s pages
Reapplying: One application per recruitment cycle (usually September to August)

Interview and Stages

Recorded video interview

Selection stages, in order (the vacation placement)

Registration and application form
Online blended assessment
Assessment centre: interview, business simulation and case study

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

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