Recruitment Process
Recruitment timetable
Hugh James recruits two years in
advance. The next recruitment process will be for 2013.
1. Summer placement
scheme
- Apply online by 31st March
- Interviews - late April/mid May
- Maximum 24 candidates selected
- Runs June to August each year
- Integral part of recruitment process
2. Training contract
- Apply online by 31st July
- Invitation to interview by letter – early August
- Interviews mid to late August
- All candidates (successful or not) are notified within four
weeks
Training contract selection
- Between 7 to 10 trainees selected each year
- Applications accepted from individuals of all ages and
backgrounds.
- 2:1 degree as minimum (unless there is good reason for a 2:2
degree being awarded)
- Non law graduates welcomed
- Interview including a 10 minute presentation – the topic being
provided in the invitation to interview letter
- Interview panel comprises the Training Principal, HR Director
and a senior partner.
- All candidates (successful or not) will be contacted no later
than 4 weeks from the end of the process