My Online Courses
Your ultimate blueprint to landing training contract offers at elite law firms.
Your comprehensive roadmap to craft high-quality applications, impress recruiters, secure interviews and land training contract offers at elite law firms.
Master the assessment centre stage with guided case study exercise, interview techniques, model answers and structured walkthroughs.
Leave a lasting impression on recruiters and master law firm interviews with structured walkthroughs and model answers.
Help you develop the critical thinking skills required to nail the Watson Glaser questions with model answers and strategy walkthroughs.
*Note that enrolling in the Part-Time BigLaw Academy already includes the (i) Watson Glaser Masterclass, (ii) Interview Masterclass, and (iii) Assessment Centre Masterclasses. Please avoid double purchasing.What My Students Are Saying
What’s inside The Part-Time BigLaw Academy?
The course is broken down into 8 sessions with 64 modules (including all samples, templates, and AC/interview resources you need). Here's an overview of each:
Session #1: Build An Diverse Profile From Day 1
Welcome! The First Section Will Equip You With The Skills to Craft Your Unique Story, Especially How to Answer The “Why Commercial Law” And Other Motivational Questions Effectively.
✔ An Introduction To The Profile-Building System for Aspiring Lawyers
✔ Discover How to Craft Your Unique Narrative in Applications.
✔ Learn How To Effectively “Sell” Yourself to Elite Law Firms
Session #2: Punch Above Your Grades & Discover Your USPs
90% Of Candidates Are Underselling Their CV. Identify Your Own Unique Selling Points To Stand Out From The Crowd.
✔ Rebuild Your CV to Fit Your Dream Roles.
✔ Refine your Work Experiences & Extra-Curricular Activities To Create Your Unique Selling Points (USPs).
✔ Turn Your Achievements Into ”A Wow Factor” That Impresses Recruiters.
Session #3: Build Your Personalised Application Strategy
Law Firms Want To Hire Candidates Who "Understand" Their Strengths & Culture . This Session Will Teach You Exactly How To Show Law Firms “You Know Their Core Accomplishments.”
✔ Discover 6 Ways To Research & Answer “Why This Firm” Question Effectively
✔ Steal My Framework For Researching Law Firms
✔ Discover Which Law Firms You Should Target
✔ My Step-By-Step Formula For Preparing Your Law Firm Applications
Session #4: The Four-Step Approach To Cover Letter Writing
My Proven Strategy For Writing A Strong Cover Letter That Sets Yourself Apart From Other Candidates.
✔ Gordon’s Proven Cover Letter Writing Methodology
✔ My Favorite Cover Letter Drafting Tricks That 3x'd My Outcomes
✔ Access To Our BigLaw Cover Letter Pack & All Successful Cover Letter Templates
Session #5: Your Application Game-Changer
This Session Will Teach You Data-Back Tips & Frameworks To Help You Tackle Top Application Questions:
✔ Master Application Drafting Skills
✔ Discover Answering Techniques For 5 Key Types Of Questions.
✔ Access To Our The TC Application Answer Bank & All Successful Application Answers
Session #6: Preparing The Post-Application Stages
Learn How To Prepare For Online Tests (e.g. Watson Glaser). 90% Of Pre-Recorded Video Interviews Are Made Up Of The Same Core In-Person Interview Questions
✔ Steal My Framework For Acing Watson Glaser Tests.
✔ Discover The Core Interview Questions Asked In 90% Of Video Interviews
✔ Learn My Psychology-Backed Techniques For Delivering Convincing & Authentic Answers
Session #7: Assessment Centre Tactics
Leverage My Proven Frameworks To Stand Out In Group Exercises, Written Tasks & Case Studies On Assessment Day.
✔ Master My Research-Backed Tips To Stand Out In Group Exercises
✔ Refine My Analytical Frameworks For Written Exercises
✔ My Proven Strategy For Tackling Open Ended Or Technical "Case Study" Questions Like A Lawyer
✔ Strategic Walkthrough Of How To Tackle A Mock Case Study Interview
Session #8: Master The Interview Preparation System
Leverage My Experience-Based Tips To Gain Confidence, Build Rapport & Leave A Strong Impression On Interview Day.
✔ Get Step-By-Step Breakdowns & Examples For The 20 Core Interview Questions
✔ Access To Our The BigLaw Interview Secrets & Methodological Approach To Interview Preparation
✔ Discover 2 Key Types Of Questions To Ask Your Interviewers That Will Make You Unforgettable
Frequently Asked Questions
-
The Part-Time BigLaw Academy is for those who:
want to learn all the methods and frameworks Gordon’s 1:1 clients used in his private coaching programme to secure job offers at elite law firms, but without the financial resources to afford private coaching,
are unable to join Gordon’s 1:1 private coaching programme due to limited spots, or
want to master the application process on their own, but in the most efficient way possible.
This course will potentially save you months (if not years) of trial and error so you can ACTUALLY start submitting high-quality applications and ace law firm interviews!
-
We've helped aspiring and qualified lawyers at different stages across different countries through this coaching framework -- law students, non-law students, international students, paralegals, qualified lawyers, career-changers ... ALL of it!
This course shows you how to write an application that stands out, and how to best present yourself through your communication. It doesn't matter what stage you're at-- this course is powerful tool to support your job search in the legal field.
-
This course is self-paced, and all modules and course materials are available immediately upon enrollment.
While many students complete the course in 4-12 weeks, you can move through the content at a pace that fits your schedule.
-
The best time to look for a job, is when you don't need one! We recommend doing the legwork in this online course, as Week 1-5 contents are all about laying strategic groundwork for your law firm applications, whereas Week 6-8 contents help you master a wide variety of assessment methods and interviews. We highly recommend diving into the content and laying a foundation to prepare law firm applications before you absolutely need it.
-
YES! We've had lots of aspiring and qualified lawyers use our framework to secure job offers in a different country (e.g. UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai), and they've had incredible success. This is an especially powerful course to use if you dream of changing countries, and you will certainly be able to apply our methods to land a new job you love in a different city (or country!)
-
This course is best for you-- and most affordable!-- if your primary goal is to learn how to land a vacation scheme and training contract at top law firms (even if you're making a career pivot, even if you have little experience). However, if you're struggling with clarity and you are drawing a total blank on what to do with your career path, and you've submitted so many applications in the past then you may want to seek Gordon's 1:1 support. Gordon’s 1:1 coaching has helped many people figure out what went wrong in their past applications, upgrade their confidence and mindset, or come up with a clear vision for their career path and life.
If this sounds more like you, feel free to apply for our 1:1 coaching programme here
-
Once payment is made, a Welcoming Package will arrive in your inbox shortly. It will include your login details for our dedicated Self-Paced Learning Platform, where you can gain access to all the video trainings, modules and download all our materials there.
You’ll be able to complete the course at your own pace with progress bar to track your learning goals!
-
Yes! You will have life-time access to this course.
-
There are two options for those who want to land their dream BigLaw job:
Part-Time BigLaw Academy — an immersive, self-paced online course tailored to aspiring lawyers who want to learn everything you must know about training contract applications and interviews at your own pace.
1:1 BigLaw Academy™ — 1:1 coaching with Gordon on an all-inclusive or intensive basis. Each session I have specific materials I want to go through with you. I will also work closely with my coachees to review their applications and prepare for interviews. You will be given a comprehensive set of materials (e.g. slide decks, additional guides and master cheatsheets) for each coaching session.
-
Upon enrolling into the programme, you will have instant, lifetime access to all the modules and course materials under the Part-Time BigLaw Academy™.
Refund is subject to the terms and conditions here.