Application process
Our selection criteria
We welcome applications from both students with and without a law background, who have a minimum of BBB from three A-Levels (excluding General Studies) or 300 UCAS points. Candidates must also have achieved at least a 2:2 classification at degree level.
What we look for
Some of the attributes we look for in our new recruits:
- Enthused by our values. We want people who love the work that they do.
- Innovative and creative thinker. We want people who can help us evolve.
- Intellectually curious to research and enquire. We want independent thinkers.
- Understands personal impact on others; knowing how to contribute most effectively in the workplace. We want individuals to join our firm.
- Flexible team worker. We want people who contribute positively when working in a team.
- Accomplished communicator. We want people with the ability to positively influence others.
- Manages personal performance to meet expectations; demonstrating drive, determination and accountability whilst doing so. We want people who are committed to succeeding.
- Resilience, perseverance and positivity when meeting new challenges. We want people who don’t give up.
How to apply
How to apply for our vacation scheme, you will need to click on the vacancy tab on our website. You will then need to complete an electronic application form and upload a copy of your CV. If you are shortlisted, we will then ask you to complete an online psychometric assessment. If you are successful in that assessment, we will invite you to an online interview. From those interviews we will select the candidates for the vacation scheme.
We will be recruiting for 2024 and 2025 in our next round of recruitment and you will be able to apply via our website, between Monday 1 November 2021 and Friday 4 March 2022.
Anthony Collins Solicitors provides funding towards LPC fees to those who are joining us as trainees and are currently or about to commence their LPC studies and we are going to be replicating such arrangements with SQE, in line with our current offer
Contact our HR team
If you’d like more information, please contact our HR team directly here.
We’re extremely proud of the calibre of lawyers we attract – people who are inspired by our values and motivated by our vision. We work with our clients to positively influence the society and communities we are building together.
Peter Hubbard, Senior Partner
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