The recruitment process involved submitting a CV and cover letter, and one interview. The interview was mainly focussed around finding out who I was as a person, my interests, strengths, and attitude to work. It did not focus much on my legal studies.
I found it relatively relaxed. There was one personality test and then one interview day which included a buddy catch-up, interview with two partners, tour of the office and a post-interview function. The process provided great opportunities to get to know the firm and have them get to know you.
We had to submit our CV and cover letter online and then we we were invited to an interview. Prior to the interview we found out who was interviewing us so we could research the interviewers. We were also provided the contact details of a "buddy" who already worked at the firm, that we could ask all the questions we had to. Our buddy also met us before the interview itself. The interview was about 45 minutes and they just got to know us , but also asked some typical interview questions. After the interview we got a tour of the large offices and invited to an event with all the interviewees and many staff members that night.
The interview process at SG stood out to me amongst other firms. The interview was focused around you as a person, and not just your grades. I also met members of the People & Culture team, as well as juniors and partners, all of whom were supportive and clearly wanted applicants to feel at ease.