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 Spot something out of date?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

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2026–27 Season

Watson Farley & Williams

Schemes

Scheme	Opens	Closes	Status
Vacation Scheme	Not found on the firm’s pages	6 Jan 2027
Training ContractOpen	9 Oct 2026	8 Jun 2027	Open

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 31 Oct 2026.

Online Test

No online test described

Test Rules

When It’s Set: No online test described
Time to Finish: No online test described
Reapplying: No new application if you reached the assessment centre in an earlier year

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 31 Oct 2026.

Interview and Stages

Recorded video interview

Selection stages, in order (the direct training contract route)

Online application form
Video interview
Assessment centre: group exercise, drafting and proof-reading exercise
Interview with a partner and Early Careers, London office

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 4 Nov 2026.

From the firm’s own pages. Checked 31 Oct 2026.

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