Law firm application tracker 2023/24
Getting started
120+ common application questions
General tips for writing successful applications
How many applications should you submit?
Should I apply for a vacation scheme or a direct training contract?
Write your applications in a Word processor
Pay close attention to the precise questions you are asked
E-guide to boosting your employability
How to write a great CV
How to write a great cover letter
Why are motivation questions important?
Introduction to career motivation questions
Structuring your answers to career motivation questions
Examples of motivations for pursuing a career in the City
Jake Schogger's example answer to "why commercial law?"
Introduction to firm motivation questions
Examples of motivations for applying to firms
Career and firm research
Introduction to competency and strengths-based questions
Structuring answers to competency and strengths-based questions
The STAR structure
STAR structure example: tell me about a time where you balanced competing responsibilities
Dealing with unexpected or oddball questions
How to discuss team-working skills and experience
How to discuss leadership skills
How to discuss dealing with conflict
How to discuss organisation and time-management skills
How to discuss analytical skills and attention to detail
How to discuss problem solving skills / innovative thinking
How to discuss communication skills, presentation skills, networking skills and confidence
How to discuss client-facing skills
How to discuss negotiation skills
How to discuss adaptability and flexibility
How to discuss commitment, motivation, ambition and drive
How to discuss your ability to work under pressure
How to discuss proactivity/using your initiative
How to derive relevant skills from your non-professional experiences
Confidentiality considerations when discussing work experience
University society roles
Campus ambassador roles
Volunteering, charity and pro bono
Part-time work
Tutoring and teaching
Music
Dance
Sport
Putting on events
Writing articles and blogs
Prizes, awards and achievements
How to answer "tell me about yourself"
How to answer questions about university and degree choices
Key strengths and why they are relevant
How to answer "what is your biggest weakness?"
How to answer "what is your greatest achievement?"
How to answer "what was your greatest disappointment?"
How to answer "what motivates you?"
How to answer "how would your friends describe you?"
How to answer "tell me about your cultural awareness"
How to answer ethical questions
How to answer questions about how you spend your free time
How to discuss resilience and dealing with rejection
Dealing with rejection
Demonstrating resilience
Applications Q&A with Jake Schogger
Applications Q&A with Jake Schogger & Hannah Salton
Training Contract Handbook
Application, Interview & Internship Handbook
Business Writing Handbook
LinkedIn networking group
In short, because our unparalleled experience progressing through recruitment processes and successfully coaching thousands of aspiring lawyers has enabled us to develop unique teaching methods and frameworks that can make all the difference.
The most comprehensive online course covering the application and interview questions commonly asked by law firms.
Our proximity to the recruitment process - through coaching and mentoring - means we truly understand what firms are looking for.
Detailed guidance on how to articulate why you want to be a lawyer, with authentic examples of how to link a broad range of career motivators back to your experiences and aspirations.
Practical advice on how to break down and effectively discuss the skills, competencies and strengths that law firms most commonly ask about.
Comprehensive worked examples of how to authentically draw out key transferable skills from a wide variety of non-professional experiences.
Explanations of frameworks to use when structuring answers to different application and interview questions, complete with a range of model answers.
Specific advice on how to tackle particularly tricky and odd ball questions.
Content regularly updated to ensure it reflects law firms’ current requirements, expectations, and recruitment processes.
Also includes much of the content from our critically-acclaimed Application, Interview & Internship Handbook.
Animated videos to explain concepts more clearly and improve the learning experience.
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A truly invaluable course! Easy to navigate and understand.
Read LessI am applying for vacation schemes for the first time at the moment and I have just submitted my first application. This course has been instrumental in the ...
Read MoreI am applying for vacation schemes for the first time at the moment and I have just submitted my first application. This course has been instrumental in the efficiency and confidence I was able to write with. It elevated my knowledge and skills so quickly and was so easy and fun to complete! I really recommend this for anyone looking to improve their writing style and wanting to know what is best to write in applications!
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