Why is firm research important?
Considering law firms from the perspective of different stakeholders
See examples of applications that firms have progressed to the next stage
Learn about precisely what came up in previous law firm assessment centres
Structuring an answer to "Why this firm?"
Reputation and capabilities
International footprint and expansion
Training and development
People and culture
Values, D&I, pro bono and CSR
Investment in technology and innovation
Conclusion
Sources to support your research
Simranjeet Kaur Mann guides you through the process of researching firms
Lex 100: awards, rankings and insights
AllAboutLaw: offices, awards, entry requirements and other insights
Legal 500: sector and practice area strength
Researching the role of law firm practice areas
Firm website: general firm insights
Firm social media channels: insights into culture, employees and opportunities
The Lawyer: firm-related news stories
Firm employees: culture, working environment and day-to-day life at the firm
Law firm application tracker 2023/24
Introduction to our firm profiles
A&O Shearman
Clifford Chance
Freshfields
Linklaters
Slaughter and May
Ashurst
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Herbert Smith Freehills
Hogan Lovells
Macfarlanes
Norton Rose Fulbright
Simmons & Simmons
Travers Smith
Akin
Arnold & Porter
Baker McKenzie
Cleary Gottlieb
Cooley
Covington & Burling
Davis Polk
Debevoise & Plimpton
Dechert
Gibson Dunn
Goodwin
Greenberg Traurig
Jones Day
King & Spalding
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Mayer Brown
McDermott Will & Emery
Milbank
Morgan Lewis
Morrison & Foerster
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Paul Hastings
Paul Weiss
Ropes & Gray
Sidley Austin
Skadden
Squire Patton Boggs
Sullivan & Cromwell
Vinson & Elkins
Weil, Gotshal & Manges
White & Case
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher
Addleshaw Goddard
Bevan Brittan
Bird & Bird
Birketts
Bristows
Browne Jacobson
Burges Salmon
Charles Russell Speechlys
Clintons
Clyde & Co
CMS
DAC Beachcroft
Dentons
DLA Piper
DWF
Eversheds Sutherland
Farrer & Co
Fieldfisher
Forsters
Gateley
Gowling WLG
Harbottle & Lewis
Hill Dickinson
Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
Irwin Mitchell
K&L Gates
Kennedys
Lewis Silkin
Marriott Harrison
Mills & Reeve
Mishcon de Reya
Osborne Clarke
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Pinsent Masons
Reed Smith
RPC (Reynolds Porter Chamberlain)
Shoosmiths
Stephenson Harwood
Taylor Wessing
Trowers & Hamlins
Walker Morris
Watson Farley Williams
Withers
Womble Bond Dickinson
Anderson Strathern
Brodies
Gillespie Macandrew
Shepherd & Wedderburn
Accutrainee
British Broadcasting Agency (BBC)
British Telecoms (BT)
Broadwick Live
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Deloitte
Government Legal Department
KPMG
PwC Legal
Sky
In short, because we've invested hundreds (if not thousands) of hours in creating them.
Profiles focus in detail on the types of insights and attributes that are actually relevant to candidates' motivations.
Each profile is meticulously written by Jake Schogger to ensure total clarity and a consistent structure and tone of voice.
At the start of each profile, we highlight specific key differentiators to focus on in application and interview answers.
We link back to relevant pages on firms' websites in each section of our profiles, making further research quick and easy.
We explain in detail how to quickly identify genuine USPs, and show you how to link these back to yourself.
We walk you through the process of researching a specific firm, whilst sharing our screen.
We don't just cover the largest firms. Our huge database also includes regional firms, Scottish firms and in-house teams.
We include a comprehensive application deadline tracker, covering information about training contracts, vacation schemes and solicitor apprenticeships.
Hear what subscribers have said about this course
The firm profiles and research course is a game-changer! The firms are so well-researched. There is also so much practical content, and real-world applicabil...
Read MoreThe firm profiles and research course is a game-changer! The firms are so well-researched. There is also so much practical content, and real-world applicability which makes it essential for students and aspiring professionals. Highly recommended! I particularly enjoyed Simranjeet's live walk through video.
Read LessI consistently come back to the law firm profiles when applying for vacation schemes. I have found it super helpful to look at the law firm USPs, conduct fur...
Read MoreI consistently come back to the law firm profiles when applying for vacation schemes. I have found it super helpful to look at the law firm USPs, conduct further research on them, and then link the USPs back to me, to answer 'why x firm' questions.
Read LessThe content is easy to digest, concise, clear, and full of practical examples. Jake also covers plenty of dos and don'ts, which also touch upon issues of min...
Read MoreThe content is easy to digest, concise, clear, and full of practical examples. Jake also covers plenty of dos and don'ts, which also touch upon issues of mindset and the firm's perspective.
Read LessI have used this course for every application I have completed. The wide range of USPs for each firm has helped me decide which firms to apply to, as well as...
Read MoreI have used this course for every application I have completed. The wide range of USPs for each firm has helped me decide which firms to apply to, as well as write successful applications. In my first application cycle, this course helped me secure a place in an assessment centre with Silver Circle firm, Macfarlanes.
Read LessI found this course extremely valuable, providing a fantastic insight into firms, applications and assessment processes.
I found this course extremely valuable, providing a fantastic insight into firms, applications and assessment processes.
Read LessThis really helped me understand firms and how to explore their differences and how this appeals to me !
This really helped me understand firms and how to explore their differences and how this appeals to me !
Read LessEach law firm USP is very well researched and gives a great overview of law firms' USPs.
Each law firm USP is very well researched and gives a great overview of law firms' USPs.
Read LessA great overview of law firms giving you an idea of what to research and include in applications
A great overview of law firms giving you an idea of what to research and include in applications
Read LessIt is really helpful!
It is really helpful!
Read LessThis has been an incredibly helpful course! Especially the firm profiles that are included. My only recommendation would be to include whether the firms are ...
Read MoreThis has been an incredibly helpful course! Especially the firm profiles that are included. My only recommendation would be to include whether the firms are known to sponsor work visas for international hires. Overall, highly recommend the course! I'll be incorporating a lot of it into my own research for the upcoming cycle.
Read LessThis course has been extremely helpful with researching law firms! Could not recommend enough!
This course has been extremely helpful with researching law firms! Could not recommend enough!
Read LessThe course is so helpful to use to kickstart your application research, and is seemingly being frequently updated
The course is so helpful to use to kickstart your application research, and is seemingly being frequently updated
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