Legal & General Graduate Scheme 2027: Roles, Process and Pay
The Legal & General graduate scheme (L&G graduate programme) is a set of individually advertised graduate roles in accounting, actuarial, investment, technology and other areas, run through L&G Future Talent. This page covers what L&G itself publishes: when roles open, who can apply, the five-stage process and what is not published, such as salary.
Legal & General graduate scheme at a glance
| Detail | What L&G says | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Graduate roles across eight disciplines; most last 2–4 years and offer a professional qualification depending on the business area | Official (L&G graduate scheme page) |
| Current status | No open graduate roles listed on the graduate scheme page on 11 November 2026 | Official, checked 11 Nov 2026 |
| Usual opening month | Most graduate roles open in October; internships in November; apprenticeships in February | Official |
| Assessment centres | Typically December and January for graduates, but this can change | Official |
| Degree | 2:1 degree required for graduate roles; summer internship and Year in Industry applicants should be on track for a 2:1 | Official |
| Deadline | None. Rolling recruitment; roles may close once enough suitable applications arrive | Official |
| Locations | London, Cardiff and Hove on the graduate scheme page; the Future Talent page adds Glasgow; depends on the role | Official |
| Visa sponsorship | Some graduate roles; not apprenticeships, internships or Year in Industry | Official |
| Salary | No figure published on the careers site or in the latest graduate advert we could open | Not published |
Sources: L&G Future Talent, L&G graduate scheme page and L&G recruitment process page. Checked 11 November 2026.
When does the Legal & General graduate scheme open?
L&G says most graduate roles open in October and that assessment centres usually take place in December and January. It also says some roles open outside those windows. As of 11 November 2026 the graduate scheme page returned “no results”, so no 2027 graduate role was open to apply to. The only 2027-tagged early careers listings were a Year in Industry role in Actuarial (Retail Protection Pricing, Brighton & Hove) and a Year in Industry Asset Allocation Programme in London, plus a 2027 apprenticeship in Cardiff.
The last graduate adverts we could open were tagged 2026 and had expired, including Graduate – Investment – Asset Management – London – 2026 (reference REF5759T). Treat them as a guide to what the next intake may ask for, not as 2027 terms. Check the current timing against our graduate scheme deadlines calendar.
Which L&G early careers route fits you?
L&G keeps one active Future Talent application per recruitment cycle, so picking the right route first matters. Choose your situation below.
If you are in your penultimate year, compare this with our summer internships UK 2027 and spring weeks 2027 guides.
L&G graduate disciplines
L&G currently lists eight graduate disciplines. Each is advertised as a separate role, so you apply to a specific team and not to a general pool.
| Discipline | Notes from L&G | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
| Actuarial | Listed as a graduate discipline; Year in Industry actuarial roles also exist | Official |
| Distribution (Asset Management) | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
| HR | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
| Investment | 2026 advert: two-year rotations across teams, public and private markets, fully funded professional qualification | Official (expired 2026 advert) |
| Marketing | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
| Risk and Compliance | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
| Technology | Listed as a graduate discipline | Official |
L&G’s 2026 Investment advert said graduates would rotate through different business areas, join on a full-time permanent basis and study towards an industry-recognised professional qualification. Whether the same structure applies to other disciplines is not published.
Who can apply to the L&G graduate scheme?
| Requirement | What L&G says | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Degree classification | 2:1 for graduate roles | Official |
| Degree subject | The 2026 Investment advert accepted any subject; other disciplines may differ | Official (single advert) |
| A level Maths | The 2026 Investment advert asked for a B in A Level Maths | Official (single advert) |
| Right to work | Required for apprenticeships; some graduate roles may sponsor | Official |
| Experience | The 2026 Investment advert said no prior industry experience is needed | Official (single advert) |
| Applications per cycle | One active Future Talent application only; extra applications may be withdrawn | Official |
The 2026 advert also listed analytical mindset, communication skills and teamwork as expected strengths. These are generic and apply to most finance graduate roles. See our finance graduate schemes UK 2027 overview for how entry requirements compare.
L&G graduate application process: five stages
L&G describes the stages as typical, and says steps can vary by programme. The text below follows the L&G recruitment process page.
| Stage | What happens | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Online application | Basic personal details and education. The process page says you can share a CV; the FAQ says CVs are not accepted | Official (pages conflict) |
| 2. Online assessments | Strengths-based behavioural questions, numerical questions and a video interview with motivational questions | Official |
| 3. Coaching call | Call with the Future Talent recruitment team on how to prepare for the assessment centre | Official |
| 4. Assessment centre | Interview, group exercise and presentation; internship applicants sit only the interview and presentation. In person or virtual | Official |
| 4a. Interview | Two assessors, 45 minutes including your questions | Official |
| 4b. Presentation | Topic given in advance; 15 minutes: 10 to present, 5 for questions | Official |
| 4c. Group exercise | Scenario-based activity with other applicants, scored by assessors | Official |
| 5. Offer and onboarding | Induction, training and orientation sessions | Official |
L&G does not publish pass marks, how many candidates reach each stage or how long each stage takes. Anything quoted on forums about stage-by-stage pass rates is Reported at best.
How to prepare for the L&G assessments
L&G offers a free L&G Preparation Zone where you can learn about and practise its assessments. Use it before the online assessment. The behavioural questions are strengths-based, which means they ask what energises you, not only what you have done. The numerical test is covered in general terms in our graduate online tests guide.
For the assessment centre, the group exercise is scored on how you collaborate, so read our group exercise guide. The presentation topic arrives in advance, so build a 10-minute structure with a clear recommendation and rehearse for questions in the final five minutes. Our Lloyds assessment centre guide shows a similar format at another financial services group.
far exceeded my expectations for a traditional accounting internship
Brandy Opey, L&G Summer Intern (Asset Management) 2024, on L&G Future Talent
On AI: L&G allows AI for research, practice and organising ideas, but says answers must be your own and AI must not be used live in an interview or assessment, or to record or transcribe one. It also says it does not use AI to make hiring decisions in Future Talent.
Pay, rotations and progression
L&G does not publish a graduate salary. The 2026 Investment advert described a competitive salary, a fully funded professional qualification and access to employee benefits, with no figures. Do not rely on third-party salary numbers unless the source states the year and role. On the scheme itself, L&G says most graduate roles last two to four years, with a professional qualification depending on the business area.
Graduates get mentors, buddies and sponsors, a Future Talent induction and events, and a Future Talent network. After you accept an offer, L&G says you will get monthly updates, Future Talent communities and spotlight sessions before your first day. See the L&G benefits page for what the company lists.
Compare L&G with other insurers and finance graduate schemes
L&G sits between an insurer and an asset manager, so applicants often compare it with Aviva, Schroders and Citi. Aviva publishes a defined open window and pathways; L&G advertises individual roles on a rolling basis with no closing date. Browse every employer on the Graduate Schemes hub.
Frequently asked questions
Does Legal & General have a graduate scheme?
Yes. L&G runs graduate roles across eight disciplines, mostly lasting two to four years with a professional qualification depending on the business area. Roles are advertised individually rather than as one scheme, and when we checked on 11 November 2026 the graduate scheme page listed no open graduate roles.
When does the L&G graduate scheme open for 2027?
L&G says most graduate roles open in October, with assessment centres usually in December and January. No 2027 graduate role was listed on 11 November 2026, so the next intake has not been announced. Roles can open outside the usual window.
What degree do you need for the L&G graduate scheme?
L&G states that graduate roles require a 2:1 degree. The most recent Investment graduate advert accepted any degree subject but asked for a B in A Level Maths, so check each advert.
What is the L&G graduate salary?
Not published. The L&G careers site and the latest graduate advert we could open carry no salary figure. L&G describes a competitive salary, a fully funded professional qualification and employee benefits, without numbers.
Does L&G sponsor visas for graduates?
Some graduate roles may be eligible for sponsorship, according to L&G. Sponsorship is not available for apprenticeships, summer internships or Year in Industry placements.
Does L&G accept CVs?
L&G’s careers FAQ says it does not accept CVs and assesses you at each stage instead. Its recruitment process page says you will have an opportunity to share a CV. Because the two pages disagree, follow the instructions on the application form you are given.
What are the L&G assessment stages?
Typically five: online application, online assessments (strengths-based behavioural, numerical and a video interview), a coaching call, an assessment centre with interview, presentation and group exercise, then offer and onboarding.
Can you use AI to prepare for the L&G application?
L&G says AI can support preparation, but your application and online assessment answers must be your own, and using AI live in an interview or assessment is prohibited. L&G states it does not use AI to make recruitment or hiring decisions in Future Talent.
Is there an application deadline?
No. L&G recruits on a rolling basis with no set deadlines and says roles may close once enough suitable applications arrive. Apply early once a role is listed.
Where are L&G graduate roles based?
L&G says Future Talent opportunities may be available in London, Cardiff, Hove and Glasgow. Locations vary by role, so read the individual advert.
Last checked 11 November 2026. We update this page when L&G opens its next graduate roles.
