I applied online. I interviewed at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (London, England) in Nov 2019
Interview
This was a friendly process. They asked general competency questions, followed by a case study exercise where you had to pick out legal issues. Be prepared in terms of commercial awareness and research about the firms- that is where I jeopardised a scheme offer.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (London, England) in Jan 2020
Interview
Applied online and invited to interview
Competency questions, followed by commercial awareness scenario.
Very relaxed atmosphere and likable graduate recruitment.
There are a limited number of spaces on the scheme - less than available for training contract.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BCLP, why you, what skills do you think a solicitor needs?