Success Stories
Check out these testimonials from some of the many thousands of members who we’ve helped to secure highly competitive assessment centres, vacation schemes and training contracts.
Law firm successes
Our content has helped our members to secure interviews, vacation schemes and training contracts at a broad range of leading law firms, including...
Accutrainee - Addleshaw Goddard - Akin Gump - Allen & Overy - Ashurst - Baker McKenzie - BCLP - Bevvan Britten - Bird & Bird - Charles Russell Speechless - Cleary Gottlieb - Clifford Chance - Clyde & Co - CMS - Covington & Burning - DAC Beachcroft - Dentons - DLA Piper - Eversheds - Faegre Drinker - Farrer & Co - Foot Antsey - Forsters - Freshfields - Gateley - Gowling WLG - Herbert Smith Freehills - HFW - Hogan Lovells - Ince & Co - Katten - Kennedys - Linklaters - Macfarlanes - Marriott Harrison - Mayer Brown - Millbank - Mishcon de Reya - Morgan Lewis - Norton Rose Fulbright - Osborne Clark - Paul Hastings - Reed Smith - Shakespeare Martineau - Shearman & Sterling - Shoosmiths - Sidley Austin - Simmons & Simmons - Skadden - Slaughter and May - Stephenson Harwood - Sullivan & Cromwell - Taylor Vinters - Taylor Wessing - Trowers & Hamlins - Vinson & Elkins - Weightmans - Weil Gotshal & Manger - White & Case - Wilkie Farr - Winston & Strawn - Withers
"I secured four assessment centres, plus training contracts at Freshfields and Linklaters. The courses were seriously so integral to my success. I genuinely could not have done anything without them."
Felcia Fong, Future Trainee
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The impact Commercial Law Academy is having...
Penny Z
"Starting out this year having completed a round of applications which were all rejected, I initially felt incredibly stressed and quite lost. Once I discovered CLA, everything became so much clearer and I have finished the application cycle with invites to four assessment centers and two vac schemes secured. I can genuinely say this wouldn't have been possible without the CLA. I have recommended it to so many friends who now also have subscriptions. So I just wanted to say a massive thank you - I wouldn't be where I am today without the CLA and it has genuinely made a difference to my future!!"
Sophia Birch
"Thank you for the resources that the Commercial Law Academy provides - with the online platform I was able to secure my vacation schemes at a Magic Circle and another big law international firm!"
Joshua Goldman
"During my first cycle, I reached assessment centre stage for 6 city law firms. I would not have been successful if I did not have a subscription. The subscriber Q&As, the assessment centre insights, and the numerous courses on all aspects of commercial law meant that I was fully prepared for everything. Jake's insights were critical in drafting my applications, deepening my commercial awareness and preparing for Assessment Centres."
Oliiva Holden
"It's a one-stop guide to everything I need to know and do. It has made the seemingly mystical and over complex process actually digestible and easy to prep for. I've realised I actually have a chance because I know what to do (or can at least figure it out!)"
Angelica Girardi Gomirato
“Using the Commercial Law Academy was fundamental in securing my training contract with Clifford Chance. Genuinely, I could not have passed the AC without the knowledge I built thanks to it. It made everything I needed to know easily understandable and digestible, which was crucial in building my confidence and competence. I knew what to expect during interviews, and had a clear roadmap to success. I highly recommend it to any aspiring commercial lawyer!”
Kristy, Australian Law graduate
"I have just received an email from [Magic Circle firm] saying that I passed the case study interview! It involved mostly contents covered by your M&A course - thank you so so much!! Honestly would not have made it without your courses."
Olivia Stroud
"I think you give career-altering advice, and I'm grateful for what I've learned from you so far."
"Using the Commercial Law Academy was fundamental in securing my training contract with Clifford Chance. Genuinely, I could not have passed the AC without the knowledge I built thanks to it. It made everything I needed to know easily understandable and digestible, which was crucial in building my confidence and competence. I knew what to expect during interviews, and had a clear roadmap to success. I highly recommend it to any aspiring commercial lawyer!"
Angelica Girardi Gomirato, Clifford Chance (future trainee)
"Commercial Law Academy was integral in helping me secure multiple vacation scheme offers from large commercial firms, as well as three training contracts.
The information provided by the courses and content on Commercial Law Academy's easy to use site is first rate, and guaranteed to put you a cut above the rest in the competitive processes involved in securing a career in commercial law. I can't recommend a membership strongly enough."
Josh, Trainee Solicitor
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The impact Commercial Law Academy is having...
Sonia Sapkota
Commercial Law Academy has been pivotal to my success! When applying to law firms in my 2nd year, it was overwhelming as i did not know where to start or who to seek help from. However, I have since learnt so much, feeling throughout as though Jake has personally been mentoring me.
After completing the courses over the summer, I managed to get over 20 applications through to the next stage, secured 10 ACs (including with Magic Circle firms like Linklaters), and ultimately a training contract with Norton Rose Fulbright!”
Elaine Dunn
"Commercial Law Academy was the key contributing factor to my success in securing a training contract with a major international law firm"
Naomi Nkwoji
"CLA has a resource or course for everything! I use it as a way to research firms, for tips on succeeding in the application process etc. And the webinars have made CLA 1000% more useful. To be able to gain real life information and have the opportunity to ask questions is really a great tool for an aspiring lawyer"
Freda Writer
"Everything you could possibly need to gain a training contract is in provided in the Academy"
Iliana F
"Despite studying a law degree, I often found that knowledge on technical topics, for instance M&A and case studies, was not widely accessible. However, the Commercial Law Academy courses on different practice areas, Private Equity and interview preparation helped me demystify these and go on to secure a vacation scheme at a top 10 US firm!"
Final year Politics & International Relations student
"I found the insights you provided extremely helpful and easy to understand, especially as a non-law undergraduate entering the legal sector."
University employability adviser
"Very insightful and full of advice!"
Masters student
"I've been to over 100 legal events in the last 4 months. This was truly the most comprehensive resource I've had on the topic."
Amrita Judge
"CLA feels accessible, unlike many other aspects of a legal career. It's a platform that allows for hand holding and so instantly helps subscribers feel more confident and enabled"
"Before subscribing, I felt lost and wasn’t confident in securing a vacation scheme as a non-Russell Group student. However, Commercial Law Academy’s comprehensive, clearly organised practical advice and insider insights was a game changer. It helped with everything from interview techniques to understanding practice areas and was instrumental in helping me receive a vacation scheme invitation from Skadden! Thanks for all your efforts, Jake!"
Muhammad Vania, non-Russell Group/Skadden vac scheme
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The impact Commercial Law Academy is having...
Rebecca Pauley
"Just wanted to drop a quick note to express how useful I've found the Academy for my applications this year. Going into AC preparation, I didn’t know where to start, so having specific courses laying out everything that might come up in competency and case study interviews has been an absolute game-changer. Ended up with ACs at Jones Day, Baker McKenzie, and Linklaters! Cannot thank you enough!"
Muhammad Vania
"Before subscribing, I felt lost and wasn’t confident in securing a vacation scheme as a non-Russell Group student. However, Commercial Law Academy’s comprehensive, clearly organised practical advice and insider insights was a game changer. It helped with everything from interview techniques to understanding practice areas and was instrumental in helping me receive a vacation scheme invitation from Skadden! Thanks for all your efforts, Jake!"
Josh Smyth
"Before joining I was sceptical on how helpful the courses would be. However, even after going through just a few of the courses, they have improved my understanding of certain areas of law which have come up on past assessment centre questions. Having this resource has made me much more confident in my ability to pass assessment centres."
Final year History student
"Brilliant, so in-depth and insightful...I feel much more confident about how to approach applications and demonstrate my skills in a way that matches those required."
"Commercial Law Academy was the key contributing factor to my success in securing a training contract with a major international law firm"
Elaine Dunn, DLA Piper
"I managed to secure 3 vac schemes and 2 training contracts using Jake's courses. All are incredibly detailed and helpful for each part of the application process! A really invaluable source for anyone looking to secure a vac scheme or training contract."
Lara Eastaugh, Bird & Bird (future trainee)