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Law firm application tracker 2025/26
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Law firm application tracker 2025/26
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Your application strategy
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Getting started
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120+ common application questions
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General tips for writing successful applications
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How many applications should you submit?
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Should I apply for a vacation scheme or a direct training contract?
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Should I apply for a winter or summer vacation scheme?
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Write your applications in a Word processor
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Pay close attention to the precise questions you are asked
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Do grades matter?
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E-guide to boosting your employability
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CVs and cover letters
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How to write a great CV
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How to write a great cover letter
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Motivation questions
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Why are motivation questions important?
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Why do you want to attend an open day or insight scheme?
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Introduction to career motivation questions
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Structuring your answer to "Why commercial law?"
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Examples of motivations for pursuing a career in the City
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Jake Schogger's example answer to "why commercial law?"
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Introduction to firm motivation questions
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Examples of motivations for applying to firms
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Career and firm research
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Discussing work experience
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How to secure legal work experience
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Which work experiences should you include on your application form?
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What should you include when writing about your work experience?
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Discussing non-professional experiences
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How to derive relevant skills from your non-professional experiences
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Confidentiality considerations when discussing work experience
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University society roles
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Campus ambassador roles
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Volunteering, charity and pro bono
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Part-time work
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Tutoring and teaching
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Music
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Dance
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Sport
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Putting on events
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Writing articles and blogs
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Prizes, awards and achievements
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Structuring answers to competency and strengths questions
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Introduction to competency and strengths-based questions
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Structuring answers to competency and strengths-based questions
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The STAR structure
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STAR structure example: tell me about a time where you balanced competing responsibilities
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Dealing with unexpected or oddball questions
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Discussing your competencies
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How to discuss team-working skills and experience
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How to discuss leadership skills
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How to discuss dealing with conflict
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How to discuss organisation and time-management skills
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How to discuss analytical skills and attention to detail
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How to discuss problem solving skills / innovative thinking
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How to discuss communication skills, presentation skills, networking skills and confidence
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How to discuss client-facing skills
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How to discuss negotiation skills
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How to discuss adaptability and flexibility
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How to discuss commitment, motivation, ambition and drive
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How to discuss your ability to work under pressure
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How to discuss proactivity/using your initiative
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Discussing strengths, weaknesses and your character
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How to answer "tell me about yourself"
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How to answer questions about university and degree choices
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Key strengths and why they are relevant
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How to answer "what is your biggest weakness?"
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How to answer "what is your greatest achievement?"
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How to answer "what was your greatest disappointment?"
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How to answer "what motivates you?"
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How to answer "how would your friends describe you?"
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How to answer "tell me about your cultural awareness"
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How to answer ethical questions
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How to answer questions about how you spend your free time
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Example feedback from a real strengths-based assessment
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Rejection and resilience
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How to discuss resilience and dealing with rejection
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Dealing with rejection
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Demonstrating resilience
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Additional resources
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Applications Q&A with Jake Schogger
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Applications Q&A with Jake Schogger & Hannah Salton
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Training Contract Handbook
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Application, Interview & Internship Handbook
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Business Writing Handbook
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LinkedIn networking group
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University society roles
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