Hey, I’m Gordon.
Law career coach with 7+ years of advising experience, ex-Baker McKenzie M&A lawyer in London, UK/NY qualified lawyer, Cambridge graduate, first-generation lawyer and an underdog who helps aspiring lawyers across the world land their dream jobs and build a career they love.
Why me?
🇭🇰 From a lower-class kid in Hong Kong → 🌍 Corporate Lawyer at a global law firm in London.
🏦 Worked at one of Japan's largest securities firm.
👨🏻🎓 From almost failing my first law school exam → making Deans’ List twice + getting admitted to Cambridge University.
🇺🇸 Self studied for 3 months and passed the NY Bar Exam as a foreigner at my first attempt.
❌ From getting rejected 100 times → 💰 Securing £100k+ BigLaw job.
📖 Published 6 articles in peer-reviewed law journals + 2 book chapters.
🏆 Youngest Winner of a Global Law Essay Competition.
🥇 Won International Moot Court Competition despite English is not my first language.
🎓 Secured a PhD offer from Cambridge University.
🎥 LinkedIn Personality (38k+) & YouTuber.
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One-To-One Career Coaching
Whenever you feel like quitting, ask yourself why you started in the first place. There are always things you can do to improve your chance of success. Bear in mind that eventually you just need that ONE successful application to change your life. Work with me and I can help you fight off the obstacles to your goal.
8-Week 1:1 BigLaw Academy™
My signature BigLaw Academy™ programme helps aspiring lawyers across the world land their dream jobs at leading law firms in UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and more.
4-Week 1:1 Pre-Law Academy
In this 4-week 1:1 coaching programme, I will work with you to create an individualised strategy for law school and get you ready to shine in the legal job market. This programme targets those planning to attend law school soon.
Mock Case Study/Partner Interview (1 Hour)
I offer mock interview sessions for aspiring lawyers, trainees and practising lawyers to improve their confidence, delivery, story-telling and answering techniques before their upcoming law firm assessment centres/interviews.
Application/CV Review
This is for you if you want to work with me on your cover letters/resume, LLM personal statements or law firm applications etc, I will provide you with detailed, no-BS feedback to maximise your chance of success.
Ad-hoc 1:1 Coaching Call (30 minutes)
This is for you if you’re struggling with a specific area of your law school/job search, or want to work with me on an ad-hoc basis. I will personally guide you and provide actionable steps in this 30-minute Video Call.
Why Work With Gordon?
Because These Are The Results You Can Expect...
🇲🇾 Yee Chen Aw, Corporate Lawyer
“Gordon is incredibly attentive and supportive, and he gives very concrete and practical feedback. When I first spoke to him, I was in a difficult phase where I had been struggling to land offers despite many applications. After our conversations, I changed my approach and revised my application strategy based on his advice. Not long after, I was able to secure two offers from roles I had really been hoping for.
Gordon clearly understands the industry very well, and he genuinely wants to help the people he works with succeed. His advice is practical, honest, and immediately useful. On top of that, he is very friendly and easy to talk to, which makes the whole process feel much less daunting.
I would definitely recommend Gordon to anyone looking for guidance or support in their job search.”
🇭🇰 Griffin Chan, Attorney (New York）
“Gordon's coaching made a real difference for me. He has a real gift for listening and asking the right questions, which helped me finally get clear on what I actually want from my career. I walked away feeling so much more confident and with a practical plan I could actually start. I can't recommend him enough.”
“I’m happy to share that I’ve secured another offer with a significant compensation increase, working on U.S.-related legal matters.”
🇲🇾 Law Student from King’s College London
Secured Vacation Scheme at Freshfields in London“Very happy to share that I received a Freshfields vac scheme offer! Thank you for your tailored advice covering multiple grounds during our short call. Despite all the questions I was fielding at you, you were able to reply and give very insightful tips. Thank you for your reassurances and the call!”
🇭🇰 International Masters Student
Secured Vacation Scheme at Eversheds Sutherland in London“I am grateful you have provided many insights into the legal industry, especially international firms. You have also pushed me to get out of my comfort zone. I have not thought about the things you mentioned regarding the consequences of finding a permanent paralegal role, which I am now going to consider more deeply before applying for more positions.
Most importantly, thank you so much for your encouragement and recognition. I am delighted and honoured to be acknowledged by some experienced and senior legal professionals like you!
Thank you so much for the session, and I would not hesitate to recommend you to my friends and other aspiring solicitors!”
These Coachees Who Booked Mock Interviews With Me Walk Away With a Job Offer…
🇨🇳 LLM Graduate from BPP Law School
Secured Vacation Scheme at Gowling WLG in London“Gordon is great at spotting issues quickly and giving practical advice. In our 1:1 session, he helped me improve my interview behaviour and how I structure answers, and he shared really useful insights on what firms look for in successful vacation scheme candidates. I left the call with clear next steps and more confidence going into interviews.”
Her message to Gordon after she received her offer:
🇮🇳 Non-Law Student from Oxford University
Secured Vacation Scheme at Arnold & Porter in London“I was very happy with the interview session, especially the case study section because that’s where I felt most uncomfortable given my non law background. Your advice was very helpful and it made me feel much more confident in my interview as a result, which closely matched the structure and pacing of our session.”
His email to Gordon the day he received his offer:
🇸🇬 Legal Associate with a UK LLB Degree
Secured NQ Role at Highly Ranked Litigation Law Firm in Singapore“I reached out to Gordon for a mock interview session, and he was very accommodating. He has a strong understanding of the legal recruitment process and what interviewers look for. His feedback was precise and immediately useful, delivered in a direct but approachable way. The session boosted my confidence, and his advice made a real difference in my subsequent interviews, helping me secure the role I was aiming for. He also followed up afterwards, which reflects his commitment to the people he works with. I highly recommend working with him.”
His message to Gordon after he received his offer:
🇬🇧 Law Graduate from University of Leeds
Secured Graduate Role at Global Law Firm in London (named a finalist for Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Adviser of the Year)“I’ve found your sessions very helpful and engaging. You have a way of breaking down difficult topics so they feel much more approachable, which makes them much easier to understand. You also create a comfortable atmosphere, which makes asking questions feel natural rather than intimidating. It’s been a really positive learning experience overall!”
His email to Gordon the day he received his offer:
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I’ve Completely Transformed My Coachees’ CVs and Applications…
“Amazing application review with Gordon! He reviewed my CV and a Cover Letter for a training contract application and we went through each document, section by section and line by line. He allowed me plenty of opportunities to ask questions, clarify, and discuss certain comments further. He made sure that I left our session satisfied with the feedback and with sufficient guidance to develop and improve my application skills further.”
🇦🇪 Sarra Sfaxi, LLB Graduate from University of Bristol
“I had the pleasure of speaking with Gordon for a career coaching session, and I’m genuinely grateful for the insight and encouragement he shared. During our call, he took the time to review my CV in detail and offered thoughtful, practical advice on refining my approach to applying to firms.
What stood out most was his reassuring perspective. He reminded me that career challenges are part of the journey and encouraged me to keep pushing forward with confidence and strategy. His guidance not only gave me clarity but also renewed my motivation.
I highly recommend Gordon Chung to anyone looking for an empathetic, knowledgeable, and results-driven career coach who genuinely cares about helping others reach their goals.”
🇬🇧 Buthisizwe Lindy Moyo, LLM Graduate from Università Bocconi