Institution evidence record Official sources
9 governed signals from 2 official source records, observed 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. Categories: University grade requirement; Application limits; Conversion route; Eligibility; School-level grades; Selection stages; University access.
LimitThe signals below are what Travers Smith 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.
London
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states applicants must have obtained or expect to obtain a 2:1.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceto have obtained, or expected to obtain, a 2:1 in their degree
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that mitigating circumstances detailed in the application are taken into account.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceif you have mitigating circumstances we advise you to detail this in your application, as we take these into account
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that candidates unsuccessful after an interview or vacation scheme are ineligible to reapply.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf your application is unsuccessful at the application stage, then you are eligible to reapply. Unfortunately, if you attend an interview or vacation scheme and are unsuccessful you are ineligible to reapply.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Becoming a Trainee Solicitor page states that the Summer Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract are two paths to the same destination.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAt Travers Smith, our Summer Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract offer two paths that lead to the same destination.
London · Summer Vacation Scheme / Direct Training Contract · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-346 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that the firm holds a sponsor licence and can sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcewe hold an immigration sponsor licence so can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for those who meet the mandatory requirements.
London · Training Contract · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that vacation scheme participants cannot be sponsored under the firm's licence.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCandidates taking part in our vacation scheme are not eligible to be sponsored under the firm's sponsor licence and cannot apply for Skilled Worker visas.
London · Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states a minimum of AAB at A-level or equivalent.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe require applicants to have a minimum of AAB at A-Level or equivalent (E.G. BTECs, International Baccalaureate etc.)
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that the vacation scheme and first-stage training contract interview is a one-hour competency and commercial awareness interview with an Early Careers Recruitment Partner.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe vacation scheme and first stage training contract interview are with an Early Careers Recruitment Partner and will last about one hour. It is a competency and commercial awareness discussion-based interview.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that applications are accepted from all UK and international universities.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo, we accept applications from all UK and international universities.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Cite this object
Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Travers Smith selection evidence record, revised 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/travers-smith/
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Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states applicants must have obtained or expect to obtain a 2:1.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceto have obtained, or expected to obtain, a 2:1 in their degree
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that mitigating circumstances detailed in the application are taken into account.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceif you have mitigating circumstances we advise you to detail this in your application, as we take these into account
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that candidates unsuccessful after an interview or vacation scheme are ineligible to reapply.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf your application is unsuccessful at the application stage, then you are eligible to reapply. Unfortunately, if you attend an interview or vacation scheme and are unsuccessful you are ineligible to reapply.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Becoming a Trainee Solicitor page states that the Summer Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract are two paths to the same destination.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAt Travers Smith, our Summer Vacation Scheme and Direct Training Contract offer two paths that lead to the same destination.
London · Summer Vacation Scheme / Direct Training Contract · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-346 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that the firm holds a sponsor licence and can sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcewe hold an immigration sponsor licence so can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for those who meet the mandatory requirements.
London · Training Contract · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that vacation scheme participants cannot be sponsored under the firm's licence.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCandidates taking part in our vacation scheme are not eligible to be sponsored under the firm's sponsor licence and cannot apply for Skilled Worker visas.
London · Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states a minimum of AAB at A-level or equivalent.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe require applicants to have a minimum of AAB at A-Level or equivalent (E.G. BTECs, International Baccalaureate etc.)
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that the vacation scheme and first-stage training contract interview is a one-hour competency and commercial awareness interview with an Early Careers Recruitment Partner.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe vacation scheme and first stage training contract interview are with an Early Careers Recruitment Partner and will last about one hour. It is a competency and commercial awareness discussion-based interview.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that applications are accepted from all UK and international universities.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo, we accept applications from all UK and international universities.
London · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-345 (traverssmith.com) · source record
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