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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader: what the official sources say about selection

13 dated facts (signals) from 5 official source records, observed between 9 September 2026 and 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Markets recorded: London; United Kingdom. Categories: Stage architecture; Psychometric signal; University grade requirement; Application limits; Conversion route; Degree timing; Eligibility; School-level grades and others.

LimitThe signals below are what Hogan Lovells Cadwalader published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

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2 signals

SIG-029 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Solicitor-apprenticeship selection moves from motivation questions to Watson Glaser and an in-person assessment day.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOnline application which includes motivational questions on why you want to become an apprentice, your interest in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, and some of your achievements. Online critical thinking test (Watson Glaser test). We recommend practising the test as much as possible before taking this as part of your application. A practice test can be found here. In-person assessment day.

Stage architecture · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-028 (ukearlycareers.hoganlovells.com) · source record

SIG-030 Context only Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

US summer-associate applications require a resume, cover letter, transcript and Suited assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplication Requirements: Résumé Cover letter (stating your interest in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, practice area preferences, and office/location preference) Current law school transcript Suited assessment

Psychometric signal · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-029 (hoganlovells.com) · source record

London

7 signals

SIG-591 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states that candidates need a 2:1 (predicted or obtained) or above in their bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international grade.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou will need a 2:1 (predicted or obtained) or above in your bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international grade. We also look for (at least) AAB at A Level or equivalent.

London · London Training Contract · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-593 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states that around three quarters of trainees are recruited through the vacation scheme.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAround three quarters of our trainees are recruited through the vacation scheme

London · Vacation schemes · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-594 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states that participants have an automatic interview for a training contract.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou'll have an automatic interview to earn a training contract with us.

London · Vacation schemes · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-595 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states undergraduates must be at least in the penultimate year of an England & Wales law degree or final year of a non-law degree.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you are still an undergraduate student you'll need to be in at least the penultimate year of a law degree (of England & Wales) or in the final year of a non-law degree to apply.

London · London Training Contract · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-596 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states the winter scheme is open to final-year students and graduates of any discipline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur winter vacation scheme is open to final year students and graduates from any discipline.

London · Winter vacation scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-597 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states spring and summer schemes are open to penultimate- and final-year students and graduates of any discipline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur spring and summer vacation schemes are open to penultimate year and final year students and graduates, of any discipline.

London · Spring and summer vacation schemes · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-600 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states the direct training contract window opens 1 June 2027 and closes 17 July 2027.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur training contract application window for training contracts commencing in September 2029 or March 2030 opens on 1 June 2027 and closes on 17 July 2027.

London · London Training Contract · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

United Kingdom

4 signals

SIG-592 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that one application per recruitment cycle may be made across Lift Off, a vacation scheme or a direct training contract.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou may make one application per *recruitment cycle for Lift Off, a vacation scheme or a direct training contract.

United Kingdom · Lift Off / vacation scheme / direct training contract · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-598 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that applications are accepted from candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, we accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.

United Kingdom · UK early careers · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-599 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that for all programmes other than the apprenticeship it looks for a minimum of AAB at A level (or equivalent).

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor all other programmes we look for a minimum of AAB at A' level (or equivalent) and a 2.1 (predicted or achieved) at degree level.

United Kingdom · UK early careers (all programmes except apprenticeship) · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-601 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that it often invites candidates to take the online assessments before the application deadline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe often invite candidates to take the online assessments before the application deadline.

United Kingdom · UK early careers (all programmes) · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

Official sources

Cite this object

Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Hogan Lovells Cadwalader selection evidence record, revised 27 September 2026, https://whogetsin.com/institutions/hogan-lovells-cadwalader

Preserve the institution, programme, geography, observation date and limitation. Do not generalise a single signal to an institution-wide or sector-wide rule.

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Evidence behind this page

13 dated facts (signals), observed between 9 September 2026 and 16 September 2026

Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page.

SIG-029 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Solicitor-apprenticeship selection moves from motivation questions to Watson Glaser and an in-person assessment day.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOnline application which includes motivational questions on why you want to become an apprentice, your interest in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, and some of your achievements. Online critical thinking test (Watson Glaser test). We recommend practising the test as much as possible before taking this as part of your application. A practice test can be found here. In-person assessment day.

Stage architecture · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-028 (ukearlycareers.hoganlovells.com) · source record

SIG-030 Context only Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

US summer-associate applications require a resume, cover letter, transcript and Suited assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplication Requirements: Résumé Cover letter (stating your interest in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, practice area preferences, and office/location preference) Current law school transcript Suited assessment

Psychometric signal · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-029 (hoganlovells.com) · source record

SIG-591 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states that candidates need a 2:1 (predicted or obtained) or above in their bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international grade.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou will need a 2:1 (predicted or obtained) or above in your bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international grade. We also look for (at least) AAB at A Level or equivalent.

London · London Training Contract · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-593 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states that around three quarters of trainees are recruited through the vacation scheme.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAround three quarters of our trainees are recruited through the vacation scheme

London · Vacation schemes · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-594 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states that participants have an automatic interview for a training contract.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou'll have an automatic interview to earn a training contract with us.

London · Vacation schemes · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-595 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states undergraduates must be at least in the penultimate year of an England & Wales law degree or final year of a non-law degree.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you are still an undergraduate student you'll need to be in at least the penultimate year of a law degree (of England & Wales) or in the final year of a non-law degree to apply.

London · London Training Contract · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-596 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states the winter scheme is open to final-year students and graduates of any discipline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur winter vacation scheme is open to final year students and graduates from any discipline.

London · Winter vacation scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-597 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official Vacation Scheme page states spring and summer schemes are open to penultimate- and final-year students and graduates of any discipline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur spring and summer vacation schemes are open to penultimate year and final year students and graduates, of any discipline.

London · Spring and summer vacation schemes · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-258 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-600 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official London Training Contract page states the direct training contract window opens 1 June 2027 and closes 17 July 2027.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur training contract application window for training contracts commencing in September 2029 or March 2030 opens on 1 June 2027 and closes on 17 July 2027.

London · London Training Contract · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-256 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-592 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that one application per recruitment cycle may be made across Lift Off, a vacation scheme or a direct training contract.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou may make one application per *recruitment cycle for Lift Off, a vacation scheme or a direct training contract.

United Kingdom · Lift Off / vacation scheme / direct training contract · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-598 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that applications are accepted from candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, we accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.

United Kingdom · UK early careers · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-599 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that for all programmes other than the apprenticeship it looks for a minimum of AAB at A level (or equivalent).

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor all other programmes we look for a minimum of AAB at A' level (or equivalent) and a 2.1 (predicted or achieved) at degree level.

United Kingdom · UK early careers (all programmes except apprenticeship) · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

SIG-601 Official source Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells' current official UK early careers FAQ states that it often invites candidates to take the online assessments before the application deadline.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe often invite candidates to take the online assessments before the application deadline.

United Kingdom · UK early careers (all programmes) · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-257 (ukearlycareers.hlc.com) · source record

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