Course curriculum

    1. How to use Commercial Law Academy to prepare for interviews and assessment centres

    2. What do assessment centres typically involve?

    3. Preparing for assessment centres

    4. 120+ common interview questions

    1. Ice breakers

    2. Introductions

    3. Motivation and competency questions

    4. Motivation and competency questions: advice from successful candidates

    5. Group exercises

    6. Negotiation exercises

    7. Group and negotiation exercises: advice from successful candidates

    1. Presentations and case study interviews

    2. Written exercises: introduction

    3. Written exercises: case studies and commercial scenarios

    4. Written exercises: writing and proofreading tests

    5. Case studies: advice from successful candidates

    6. Current affairs: advice from successful candidates

    1. Introduction to email simulation exercises

    2. Written and in-tray exercises: advice from successful candidates

    3. Accessing practice tests

    1. Composure and body language

    2. Staying focused and managing nerves

    3. Responding to unexpected questions

    4. Asking questions to your interviewers

    1. Introduction to virtual interviews

    2. Preparing for virtual interviews

    1. Assessment Centre Q&A

    1. Training Contract Handbook

    2. Application, Interview & Internship Handbook

    3. LinkedIn networking group

Preparing for interviews and assessment centres

  • 30 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Why is this the best course on interviews and assessment centres?

In short, because instructors Jake Schogger and Hannah Salton have unparalleled first-hand experience of law firms' assessment processes, and have also successfully coached thousands of aspiring lawyers through them.

  • The most comprehensive online course covering law-specific interview preparation and techniques.

  • As long-term legal career coaches, the instructors have developed unique teaching methods and frameworks that can make all the difference.

  • Specific practical advice on all the elements that often come up during assessment centres.

  • Advice on how to tackle unexpected or particularly tricky questions.

  • Content regularly updated to ensure it reflects law firms’ current requirements, expectations, and recruitment processes.

  • Animated videos to explain concepts more clearly and improve the learning experience.

  • Also includes content from our critically-acclaimed Application, Interview & Internship Handbook.

Instructors

Commercial Law Academy Founder & Ex-Freshfields Lawyer Jake Schogger

Jake Schogger is a qualified lawyer, career coach, entrepreneur, author, copywriter and consultant. He is the founder and CEO of City Career Series, a publishing company that has sold ~50,000 handbooks designed to help students secure City careers, including the critically acclaimed Commercial Law Handbook and Training Contract Handbook. He also founded Commercial Law Academy. He trained at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and now acts as a legal adviser to start-ups and scale-ups, whilst also working as a career coach and delivering career-related presentations at universities across the UK. In addition, Jake works with tech start-ups and runs a variety of his own businesses. Connect with Jake on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/in/jakeschogger

Career Coach & Ex-Magic Circle Recruiter Hannah Salton

Hannah Salton is a qualified executive coach, career consultant and former corporate graduate recruiter. She spent the first eight years of her career recruiting graduate talent for leading international corporations, including telecoms giant BT and elite law firm Allen & Overy. In 2017 she transitioned to a career in coaching and professional development, specialising in helping graduates achieve ambitious career goals. Through her personalised one-to-one and group coaching programmes, she helps people develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to secure their dream job. For more information, visit www.hannahsalton.co.uk and connect with Hannah on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-salton-coaching

Course reviews

Hear what subscribers have said about this course

5 star rating

Excellent Course

Vasuki

Really Enjoyed the course! This is my definitely my favourite one. Very thorough and great content. Lots of practical tips and insights were given on how to ...

Read More

Really Enjoyed the course! This is my definitely my favourite one. Very thorough and great content. Lots of practical tips and insights were given on how to best prepare for training contract interviews and assessment centres. The main highlight is hearing about Mr Jake Schogger's approach to preparation on various stages of the assessment centre. Thank you!

Read Less
5 star rating

All that you need!

Hailey Ng

I initially had 0 idea about how I should go about preparing for my case studies for the assessment centre but this course has most definitely made me feel m...

Read More

I initially had 0 idea about how I should go about preparing for my case studies for the assessment centre but this course has most definitely made me feel much prepared for the big day.

Read Less
5 star rating

Amazing Resource!

Jade Gillettt

This was such a helpful resource leading up from vacation scheme applications, all the way to the assessment centres. It provides in-depth knowledge that is ...

Read More

This was such a helpful resource leading up from vacation scheme applications, all the way to the assessment centres. It provides in-depth knowledge that is easy to understands, starting with the basics (creating a solid foundation). This meant that I was so much more confident during the interview process... I would highly recommend!

Read Less
5 star rating

Very informative

Antonis Loizou

5/5

5 star rating

Very useful insight into interviews and assessment centres

Lemah Islam

This course helped me to understand the process of interviews and assessment centres. Looking forward to applying my knowledge to practical situations.

This course helped me to understand the process of interviews and assessment centres. Looking forward to applying my knowledge to practical situations.

Read Less
5 star rating

Case studies and written exercises

Amelia C

I found the section outlining how to approach a case study task particularly helpful!

I found the section outlining how to approach a case study task particularly helpful!

Read Less
5 star rating

Essential prep for law interviews and assessment centres

Octavia Beadle

This course is highly practical, offering essential tips for excelling in interviews and a range of assessment activities you could be asked to complete. It ...

Read More

This course is highly practical, offering essential tips for excelling in interviews and a range of assessment activities you could be asked to complete. It covers key skills like how to successfully complete group tasks and negotiation exercises, written tasks and interview technique. A highly valuable resource to help grow your confidence prior to your interview or assessment centre!

Read Less

Membership

Access all of our courses with a single, affordable subscription