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Application limits

How many times you can apply, firm by firm.

Most banks give you one shot a season; some give you four; a few do not mind how many you send. The rule is in each firm's FAQ, worded differently every time. Here it is in one place, in the firm's own terms, with the region it applies to and where it was read.

The list in numbers

93

firms with a stated rule, checked against their own careers site

47

allow one application a season, so the division has to be chosen first

28

say outright that several applications are fine

Every firm with a stated rule

Alphabetical. Each entry links to the firm's tracker page and to the page the rule was read on. A firm that is not here has not been found to state one.

  • A&O Shearman

    1 per recruitment cycle

    Hard limit

    London: one application, for either a vacation scheme or a training contract, per recruitment cycle, as stated on the scheme postings.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • abrdn

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    You may apply to more than one programme in a recruitment cycle, provided you have researched the business stream and your skills match it.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Accenture UK

    1 role, 1 office per year

    Hard limit

    UK graduate programmes: one role in one location each year. An unsuccessful applicant waits six months before reapplying to any Accenture UK programme.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Adyen

    1 role advised, more OK

    Guidance only

    Adyen's careers FAQ recommends applying only to the role that fits you best, though more than one is welcome if your skills genuinely fit. A declined role cannot be reapplied to for 30 days.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Allianz

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    The group-wide careers FAQ says you can apply for different vacancies with one candidate profile, with a different CV for each if you like. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Analysis Group

    1 application, any offices

    Several allowed

    The careers FAQ says to list your geographic preferences in the cover letter and the online application to be considered for several locations, London included. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • ASML

    Several, 1 by 2nd round

    Several allowed

    ASML's interview FAQ allows applying for more than one job but encourages only roles that match your background. Invited to second round interviews for two roles, you choose one to proceed with.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Bain & Company

    Up to 3 offices per app

    Hard limit

    One application names up to three Bain offices, with points allocated across them to show your interest in each, and every office you pick reviews it.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Bank of America

    1 per EMEA season

    Hard limit

    EMEA applicants get one application per recruitment season. Once it is submitted no other EMEA programme is open to them that year, so division and location have to be chosen first.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Bank of England

    1 application at a time

    One at a time

    Only one application can be made at a time across the Bank's early careers programmes.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Barclays

    1 role globally per year

    Hard limit

    One full-time graduate or internship role globally each year. If several applications are submitted, only the first is considered.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • BASF

    Several positions allowed

    Several allowed

    BASF's how-to-apply FAQ says you are welcome to apply to several locations or for different positions at the same time if you want to.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • BDO UK

    1 stream per season

    Hard limit

    One stream per recruitment season, with up to two teams selected within that stream during the application.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • BlackRock

    2 per year, same region

    Hard limit

    Two applications a year, submitted at the same time, within the same programme and the same region (EMEA, Americas or APAC).

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Bloomberg

    2 at the same time

    Hard limit

    The student engineering application page states you can apply for up to two positions at the same time.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • BMW Group

    1 or several vacancies

    Several allowed

    BMW Group's application tips say you can send an application for one or several vacancies, or simply create a candidate profile in the system. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • BNP Paribas

    1 per year, 4 long-term

    Hard limit

    One Graduate Programme, Summer Internship or Spring Insight Programme per recruitment year in the UK, plus up to four Long Term Internships.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Bosch

    Multiple relevant roles

    Several allowed

    Bosch's careers FAQ says you can apply for several relevant roles, and that an unsuccessful applicant is welcome to reapply for future positions that match their profile.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Boston Consulting Group

    Max 4 open at once

    Hard limit

    Students and recent graduates may apply for more than one position but are limited to four open applications at once. BCG suggests waiting 12 months before reapplying.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Brevan Howard

    1 application encouraged

    Guidance only

    The early careers page encourages one application globally, for the opportunity that best matches your interests; recruiters may consider you for other suitable roles.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Capital One

    More than 1 programme OK

    Several allowed

    Capital One UK's early careers FAQ says you can apply to more than one programme, but suggests one posting if you are torn between the graduate and intern role on the same programme.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Citi

    1 programme, any level

    One per programme type

    In EMEA you can apply to only one programme, such as Investment Banking or Technology, but within it you may apply to more than one level (full-time and summer) or location.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Clifford Chance

    1 graduate role per year

    Hard limit

    London: one graduate role per recruitment year, and not a Training Contract in more than one location in the same year. An Insight Experience application is allowed alongside it.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • D. E. Shaw

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    The careers FAQ says you can apply for several positions through its job openings, and the firm also considers you for any other position it thinks fits your background.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Datadog

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    You are welcome to apply to several positions at once; recruiters pass your details on if another role fits better.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Deloitte UK

    1 per year, all programmes

    Hard limit

    A strict one application per year policy across all early careers opportunities. An application cannot be moved to a different role after submission.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Deutsche Bank

    1 role, 1 country per year

    Hard limit

    The global student FAQ asks you to apply to just one role in one country. An applicant unsuccessful for one role usually cannot be considered for another in the same hiring year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Deutsche Börse Group

    Several programmes allowed

    Several allowed

    The trainee FAQ says you may apply for more than one Graduate Trainee Program. If you apply for several at once, state your preference in the cover letter. Programmes sit in Frankfurt, Prague and Luxembourg.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Evercore

    Up to 2 per year

    Hard limit

    Candidates may submit up to two applications each year, worldwide. A withdrawn application still counts, and a final round candidate picks one location or position.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • EY UK

    1 programme, 6 month wait

    Hard limit

    One programme in one location and service line. A rejection at any stage means a six month wait before another application to an EY student vacancy.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • FCA

    1 per 6 months

    Hard limit

    The 2027 postings state you can submit only one application to an FCA Early Careers programme within a six month period, so the programme has to be chosen with care.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Fidelity International

    1 per hiring year

    Hard limit

    One programme in one location each hiring year, firm-wide. A second application is flagged as a duplicate and none of your applications can then progress.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Figma

    1 best-fit role advised

    Guidance only

    Asked whether you can apply to several roles or programmes at once, Figma's early career FAQ highly encourages applying to the one that most closely matches your experience or interests.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Five Rings

    Top choice only advised

    Guidance only

    You can apply to several positions, but Five Rings strongly encourages applying only to your top choice. Stated on its campus postings, including London.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Forvis Mazars

    1 per academic year

    Hard limit

    One early careers application per academic year (September to August). Multiple applications for roles with the same start date are not considered.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • G-Research

    1 internship application

    Hard limit

    For its UK internships G-Research asks you to apply for one position only, choosing the best match, and considers the application across all of its research opportunities where appropriate.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Goldman Sachs

    4 per recruiting year

    Hard limit

    Up to four business and location combinations in any recruiting year, worldwide, as stated on every posting. A further application is withdrawn automatically.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Google

    3 per 30 days

    Hard limit

    Up to three job applications in a rolling 30 day window, and a 90 day wait before reapplying for the same job.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Hard limit

    One trainee application per year. If unsuccessful you reapply the following August or September when the season relaunches.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • HSBC

    1 programme per year

    Hard limit

    One of HSBC's graduate programmes per year, so the firm asks you to research all of them before choosing.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Hudson River Trading

    1 posting only

    Hard limit

    The student opportunities FAQ asks you to apply to only one job posting, worldwide. The application questions let you flag interest in other offices or roles.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • IMC Trading

    More than 1 role allowed

    Several allowed

    IMC's Europe recruitment FAQ says you can apply for more than one job, each with its own selection process, and asks you to decide which role you want as you progress.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • J.P. Morgan

    Up to 3 recommended

    Guidance only

    JPMorganChase recommends focusing on no more than three summer internship programme applications. Guidance rather than an enforced cap.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Jane Street

    Any and all roles

    Several allowed

    Apply to any and all roles and offices. Whether you apply to one or several, your recruiter considers you for every role you are eligible for.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • KPMG UK

    1 in the system at a time

    One at a time

    One application in KPMG's system at a time. If unsuccessful you cannot apply again until the following year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • L.E.K. Consulting

    1 office per year

    Hard limit

    An application can be submitted to only one of L.E.K.'s global offices per year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Lazard

    1 London FA role per year

    Hard limit

    One London-based Financial Advisory role in any given year, applied for once; duplicates are flagged. Overseas offices can be applied to at the same time as a UK role.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Lloyds Banking Group

    1 per candidate per year

    Hard limit

    One application per candidate per year. If the chosen scheme is full and your skills match another programme in the same job family, the team gets in touch.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • M&G Investments

    1 scheme at a time

    One at a time

    For an internship or graduate scheme you can apply for only one scheme at a time. Apprenticeship applicants submit one form and rank up to three roles.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Macquarie

    1 application per person

    Hard limit

    The UK graduate and intern FAQ accepts one application per person, with a first and second preference inside it, and one programme only: the internship or the graduate programme, not both.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Marshall Wace

    1 per candidate per season

    Hard limit

    One application per candidate each season, as stated on the postings. If several roles or offices interest you, apply only for the one you want most.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Maven Securities

    1 per recruitment cycle

    Hard limit

    The careers FAQ allows one Graduate or Internship application in each annual recruitment cycle, firm-wide, and considers you for one programme at a time.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Meta

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    You can apply to more than one role if you meet the minimum qualifications for each. The careers site holds one resume per applicant.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Microsoft

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    Microsoft's hiring tips page says applicants have the option to apply for multiple jobs. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Millennium

    Max 2 applications

    Hard limit

    If more than one business or office location interests you, you may submit at most two applications.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Mizuho

    1 internship considered

    Hard limit

    Mizuho EMEA offers several summer internships but can only consider your application for one, so apply to the one that best fits your skills and interests.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Moelis & Company

    Up to 2 applications

    Hard limit

    The students and graduates FAQ allows up to two applications per cycle, firm-wide. A candidate invited to interview for more than one role picks one to continue with.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Mollie

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    Mollie's careers FAQ says you can apply for several positions as long as they match your experience, and asks that you can explain your motivation for each.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Morgan Stanley

    3 intern + 3 full-time

    Hard limit

    In EMEA a candidate can apply to up to six opportunities in a cycle: three internship programmes and three full-time programmes.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • MUFG

    More than 1 allowed

    Several allowed

    MUFG's UK campus site says you can apply for more than one programme, and asks you to research which roles interest you most. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Munich Re

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    The group-wide application FAQ says you can apply for several jobs at the same time, provided you meet the requirements for each and tailor each application.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • NatWest Group

    First application only

    Hard limit

    NatWest Group can only accept your first application to its early talent programmes, so the programme has to be chosen before applying.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • NN Group

    Several vacancies allowed

    Several allowed

    NN's Dutch careers FAQ says you can certainly apply for several vacancies at once, and suggests noting in the cover letter that other roles interest you too.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Nomura

    1 programme per year

    Hard limit

    One programme per academic year across all divisions and regions. An unsuccessful applicant cannot reapply for another position in the same year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Hard limit

    The London postings invite one Associate Consultant application only, Strategy or Analytics, not both. To switch role later, email the recruitment team.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Optiver

    1 attempt per 8 months

    Hard limit

    Optiver Europe's campus FAQ sets an eight month wait after an unsuccessful application for the same or a similar role at any office, and its assessments can be taken once every eight months.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Palantir

    Multiple encouraged

    Several allowed

    Palantir's internship guide encourages applying to more than one position once you have worked out which roles fit your skills.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Picnic

    As many roles as you want

    Several allowed

    Picnic's jobs FAQ says you can apply to as many roles as you want, but encourages you to pick the one that best matches your skills and experience.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Pictet

    More than 1 allowed

    Several allowed

    The UK students and graduates page says you can apply for more than one position at the same time, but HR sees every application, so they should be consistent with each other.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Point72

    1 Academy application

    Hard limit

    One application to the Academy programme globally, so apply to the region you are most interested in.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Porsche Consulting

    1 application, many roles

    Several allowed

    The careers FAQ says one application is enough if several positions suit you: name the positions you are applying for in the cover letter and attach every relevant document.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • PwC UK

    1 programme per year

    Hard limit

    One graduate programme per recruitment year, so choose the programme that best matches your interests. If unsuccessful you wait for the next cycle.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Quantexa

    As many as suit you

    Several allowed

    Quantexa's graduate careers FAQ says you can apply for as many positions as you think you are suitable for. No cap is stated.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • RBC Capital Markets

    1 per calendar year

    Hard limit

    The UK programmes page states you can apply for only one programme per calendar year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Rothschild & Co

    7 globally per cycle

    Hard limit

    A maximum of seven applications globally per recruitment cycle, per the students and graduates FAQ.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • RWE

    1 programme per cycle

    Hard limit

    RWE's careers FAQ allows one Graduate Programme per recruitment cycle. An applicant to more than one is asked to pick a single programme, and only that application goes forward.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Salesforce

    Up to 3 per year advised

    Guidance only

    Salesforce's hiring FAQ says you can apply to several jobs but recommends at most three roles within twelve months, so you are not duplicating effort. Guidance rather than an enforced cap.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Santander

    1 scheme unless agreed

    One at a time

    Santander UK's emerging talent guide says applying for more than one scheme at a time is possible only in certain cases, and asks you to check with the recruitment team first.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Scalable Capital

    Multiple, choose 1 early

    Several allowed

    The careers FAQ allows applications to several positions that match your qualifications, but asks you to decide which one to pursue before the interview process starts.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Schroders

    1 at a time per region

    One at a time

    One application at a time per candidate per region. More than one role is fine only when the programmes sit in different regions.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Siemens

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    Siemens' careers FAQ says you are welcome to apply for several roles: follow the application process for each position, and make sure your experience fits every one you choose.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Slaughter and May

    Multiple allowed, by stage

    Several allowed

    An unsuccessful summer scheme applicant can still apply for a training contract, and an unsuccessful spring applicant can apply for a summer scheme and a training contract the same year.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Squarepoint Capital

    Apply to 1 role only

    One at a time

    Postings, including London graduate roles, ask you to apply only to the one job that best fits your skills; the team reaches out if another role suits you better.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Standard Chartered

    1 per candidate per season

    Hard limit

    One application per candidate per season. The firm checks for duplicates, recognises only the first and deletes any later ones.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Strategy&

    1 PwC UK job per 6 months

    Hard limit

    One job within PwC UK in any six month window. An unsuccessful applicant can reapply to any PwC UK role six months after the previous application.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • UBS

    1 UK + 1 rest of EMEA

    Hard limit

    One programme within the UK and one in the rest of EMEA, excluding Switzerland, per academic year. Switzerland, the US and APAC allow up to three across divisions.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for EMEA. Source

  • Unilever

    1 function per year

    Hard limit

    The UK and Ireland Future Leaders Programme asks you to apply for the one function you are most interested in. Only your first application is considered.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • Virtu Financial

    1 internship application

    Hard limit

    The 2027 internship postings, including Dublin, ask you to apply to only one internship; you are evaluated for all of them during screening and can tick other tracks of interest.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Vontobel

    2 internship applications

    Hard limit

    The internship programme page, covering Switzerland and the US, allows a maximum of two applications in total across all internship positions. No limit is published for the Graduate Trainee Program.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • White & Case

    1 per recruitment cycle

    Hard limit

    London: a vacation scheme or a direct training contract in the same recruitment cycle, not both.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

  • William Blair

    Multiple allowed

    Several allowed

    The firm-wide applicant FAQ says yes to applying for several positions or locations: the application lets you mark every position and office you are interested in.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated firm-wide. Source

  • Zurich Insurance

    1 scheme only

    Hard limit

    Zurich UK's graduate scheme FAQ says no to applying for more than one scheme: decide on your single choice before you submit the application.

    Checked for the 2027 season, stated for the UK. Source

Before you rely on a rule

What is an application limit?

A rule a firm sets on how many of its programmes one student can apply to in a recruiting season. Some firms allow a single application a year across every division and office, some allow a handful, and some say outright that you may apply to as many as you like.

Why does it matter which region the rule is stated for?

The same firm often runs different rules in different regions. A US rule can be looser or stricter than the EMEA one, so each entry here names the region the firm states the rule for. Check the posting as well before you rely on it.

What if a firm is not listed?

It has not been found to state a rule on its careers site. That is not the same as having none: read the posting and the firm's FAQ before sending a second application, and treat a one-application rule as the default for banks.

See the rule next to the opening

Every live opening on the tracker carries its firm's rule, so you see the limit at the moment you are deciding whether to apply. Alerts tell you within minutes of a firm opening, which matters most at the one-application firms.