Elite boutique
Lazard
Essays in the application, then an online assessment including video, and a technical final round.
Do a practice HireVue set up like Lazard's, and get a mark on every answer plus a verdict: likely pass, borderline or likely fail, with your estimated chance of getting through.
The process (London internships)One report
- 1Application with essays (reported: why Lazard, and a differentiating experience)
- 2Online assessment: aptitude, behavioural and video
- 3Virtual assessment centre
- 4Two final interviews of about 30 minutes, described as technical
HireVue format
- Questions
- 4
- Thinking time
- 30s
- To answer
- 2 min
- Retakes
- 0
Reported as motivational and situational questions, no technicals. Some reports say 5 questions or up to 3 minutes; retakes aren't reported, so we use none.
Several reports agree. Source. Our practice HireVue uses these settings.
Worth knowing
- HireVue questions reported as motivational and situational, with no technicalsSeveral reports agree
- Independent firm founded in 1848, with two businesses: Financial Advisory and Asset ManagementFrom the bank
- Advisory-focused (no lending or trading), so advice isn't tied to balance-sheet productsOur judgement
Use these in "why Lazard?" answers, but add something personal: a person you spoke to, a deal you followed, or a team you want to join.
Practise with a real person
A mock interview shaped around Lazard: behavioural, technical or a mix, with detailed feedback. From £20.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-02. Processes change each season: always check Lazard's own careers site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Lazard.