Institution evidence record Official sources
13 dated facts (signals) from 4 official source records, observed between 9 September 2026 and 23 October 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; London UK. Categories: Live judgement; Whole-person evaluation; University grade requirement; Application limits; Conversion route; School-level grades; Selection stages; Application timing and deadlines and others.
LimitThe signals below are what Slaughter and May 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.
At a glance · AI rules for candidates · checked 23 October 2026
We understand that AI tools like ChatGPT can be useful, however, we strongly advise you not to copy and paste AI-generated text into your application.Official source
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Market not stated in the frozen record
Training-contract interviews include discussion of a recent current-affairs article supplied on the day.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceA key part of the interview will involve a discussion based on a recent current affairs article which will be provided to you on the day.
Live judgement · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-020 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
The firm looks for written and verbal communication, teamwork and resilience under pressure.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceGood communication skills (verbal and written) are vital for our lawyers, so it's something we look for in our application and interview process. Our collaborative culture also means that we look for candidates who can demonstrate that they can work successfully in teams.
Whole-person evaluation · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
London
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states a degree requirement of a strong 2:1, ideally a minimum of 65% and above.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUndergraduate degree (and postgraduate degree if applicable): Strong 2:1, ideally a minimum of 65% and above
London · Early careers (training contract and work experience) · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that unsuccessful training contract applicants are unlikely to succeed on reapplication without a significant development.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThose who have had an unsuccessful training contract application are unlikely to be successful in a subsequent application unless there has been a significant development which alters their application.
London · Training Contract · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that training contract interviews are offered at the end of summer schemes.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, we offer training contract interviews at the end of our summer schemes.
London · Summer Work Experience Scheme · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states an A-level requirement of AAB, excluding EPQ, or equivalent.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceA-levels: AAB (not including EPQ) or equivalent
London · Early careers (training contract and work experience) · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that training contract and summer scheme interviews are in person at the London office.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur training contract and summer work experience scheme interviews take place in person at our London office.
London · Training Contract / Summer Work Experience · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page encourages summer work experience applications as early as possible within the window.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe encourage summer work experience applications as early as possible within our application window.
London · Summer Work Experience Scheme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that the Rare Contextual Recruitment System is used across all early careers recruitment.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System across all our early careers recruitment activity.
London · Early careers (all) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that graduates from 50+ universities work at the firm.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe aim to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they have studied - you will find graduates from 50+ universities at Slaughter and May.
London · Early careers (all) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
London UK
Applicants are advised to use AI for brainstorming, structure or readability and not paste AI-generated answers into applications.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplicants are advised to use AI for brainstorming, structure or readability and not paste AI-generated answers into applications.
London UK · Early-career applications · Applicant AI guidance · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Applicants are asked to report marks for every completed undergraduate and postgraduate module, including first-year marks excluded from degree classification.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplicants are asked to report marks for every completed undergraduate and postgraduate module, including first-year marks excluded from degree classification.
London UK · Early-career applications · Academic disclosure · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
The application window for specified law and non-law finalists and graduates closes 13 November 2026.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe application window for specified law and non-law finalists and graduates closes 13 November 2026.
London UK · 2029/2030 training contracts · Application deadline · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Cite this object
Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Slaughter and May selection evidence record, revised 2 November 2026, https://whogetsin.com/institutions/slaughter-and-may
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Training-contract interviews include discussion of a recent current-affairs article supplied on the day.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceA key part of the interview will involve a discussion based on a recent current affairs article which will be provided to you on the day.
Live judgement · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-020 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
The firm looks for written and verbal communication, teamwork and resilience under pressure.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceGood communication skills (verbal and written) are vital for our lawyers, so it's something we look for in our application and interview process. Our collaborative culture also means that we look for candidates who can demonstrate that they can work successfully in teams.
Whole-person evaluation · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states a degree requirement of a strong 2:1, ideally a minimum of 65% and above.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUndergraduate degree (and postgraduate degree if applicable): Strong 2:1, ideally a minimum of 65% and above
London · Early careers (training contract and work experience) · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that unsuccessful training contract applicants are unlikely to succeed on reapplication without a significant development.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThose who have had an unsuccessful training contract application are unlikely to be successful in a subsequent application unless there has been a significant development which alters their application.
London · Training Contract · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that training contract interviews are offered at the end of summer schemes.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, we offer training contract interviews at the end of our summer schemes.
London · Summer Work Experience Scheme · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states an A-level requirement of AAB, excluding EPQ, or equivalent.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceA-levels: AAB (not including EPQ) or equivalent
London · Early careers (training contract and work experience) · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Application FAQs state that training contract and summer scheme interviews are in person at the London office.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur training contract and summer work experience scheme interviews take place in person at our London office.
London · Training Contract / Summer Work Experience · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-334 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page encourages summer work experience applications as early as possible within the window.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe encourage summer work experience applications as early as possible within our application window.
London · Summer Work Experience Scheme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that the Rare Contextual Recruitment System is used across all early careers recruitment.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System across all our early careers recruitment activity.
London · Early careers (all) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that graduates from 50+ universities work at the firm.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe aim to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they have studied - you will find graduates from 50+ universities at Slaughter and May.
London · Early careers (all) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-021 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Applicants are advised to use AI for brainstorming, structure or readability and not paste AI-generated answers into applications.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplicants are advised to use AI for brainstorming, structure or readability and not paste AI-generated answers into applications.
London UK · Early-career applications · Applicant AI guidance · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
Applicants are asked to report marks for every completed undergraduate and postgraduate module, including first-year marks excluded from degree classification.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplicants are asked to report marks for every completed undergraduate and postgraduate module, including first-year marks excluded from degree classification.
London UK · Early-career applications · Academic disclosure · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
The application window for specified law and non-law finalists and graduates closes 13 November 2026.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe application window for specified law and non-law finalists and graduates closes 13 November 2026.
London UK · 2029/2030 training contracts · Application deadline · Observed 23 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-23 · Source SRC-432 (slaughterandmay.com) · source record
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