Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Pinsent Masons as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Vacation Scheme and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Vacation Scheme and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Pinsent Masons takes an average of 60 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Vacation Scheme had the quickest hiring process (on average 60 days), whereas Vacation Scheme roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
Initial HR call, then interview with hiring manager, with some tests, followed by partner interview and with the wider team. All happened on Teams due to locations. All interviews were 1 hour and no difficult questions were asked.
It was conversational but also rigorous. I got questions on my previous job, and also asked to do some functional tasks related to the role. I think they have a very specific company culture and this showed.
I applied online. I interviewed at Pinsent Masons (Leeds, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
Online application with situational judgement questions and a video interview. This was followed by an in-person assessment centre which involved an interview, email in-tray exercise, and a business case-study exercise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will legal technology impact you as a future solicitor?