Part-Time BigLaw Academy

Learn the three core components of a standout profile that recruiters look for, ensuring you focus your efforts on what truly matters from day one.

Discover how to leverage law firm open days to gain insider knowledge, build connections, and gather unique insights that will make your applications impossible to ignore.

Understand the strategic advantage of diverse legal experiences and how to frame them to show recruiters you have a well-rounded and commercially-aware perspective.

Turn your non-legal work history into a secret weapon by learning how to identify and articulate the exact transferable skills that BigLaw firms value most.

Move beyond the obvious and discover creative, unconventional methods for gaining the unique experiences that will differentiate you from a sea of similar candidates.

A brutally honest look at the role of university prestige in applications and the exact strategies to overcome a non-target university background.

If your grades aren't perfect, your strategy can't be either. Learn how to strategically select firms and tailor your narrative to turn your academic weaknesses into a non-issue.

Master the art of compensation by building a portfolio of experiences and skills so compelling that recruiters look past your transcript and focus on your potential.

Get a clear, strategic analysis of whether a Summer School or LLM is a worthwhile investment for you, and how to leverage them for maximum application impact if you do one.

Learn the proven study and exam-taking techniques to not only pass but excel in your law exams, building the academic foundation for your career.

Learn to frame your advocacy, mooting, or debating experience not just as a hobby, but as direct evidence of the core competencies required to be a successful BigLaw solicitor.

Discover how to transform any leadership role—from society president to team captain—into a compelling story of your potential to manage clients and lead teams.

Move beyond simply reading the FT. This module gives you a framework for developing and demonstrating true commercial awareness that will impress recruiters.

Learn the subtle art of using your hobbies and interests to showcase your personality, drive, and unique skills in a way that makes you a memorable and three-dimensional candidate.

Stop the scattergun approach. This module provides a data-driven framework for building a targeted, realistic, and highly effective list of firms that align with your specific profile and career goals.

Go beyond the surface-level marketing and learn how to identify a firm’s true practice area strengths, allowing you to tailor your application with genuine, specific insight.

Understanding a firm’s competitors is a key marker of commercial awareness. This module teaches you how to quickly and effectively identify and analyse a firm’s competitive landscape.

Discover how to dissect a firm’s international strategy, enabling you to speak and write about their global presence with a level of sophistication that few candidates can match.

Learn how to evaluate the quality and structure of a firm’s training contract, giving you the ability to ask intelligent questions and demonstrate a deep interest in your own professional development.

Uncover who a firm’s key clients are and the work they do for them, providing you with the raw material to make your “Why this firm?” answer incredibly specific and compelling.

Learn to look past the vanity metrics and understand what firm awards and rankings actually signal, using them as evidence to support your application narrative.

Synthesise all your research into a powerful, customised strategy for each firm on your list, ensuring every application you submit is a targeted and persuasive pitch.

Implement a systematic, assembly-line process for managing your applications that ensures high quality and consistency while saving you dozens of hours of wasted effort.

Get a definitive, strategic answer to one of the most common application dilemmas, ensuring you choose the path that gives you the highest statistical probability of success.

This is your A-Z system for writing applications that get read. You'll learn the proven four-step structure for cover letters, how to give a killer answer to "Why Commercial Law?", how to tailor your "Why This Firm?" answer so it feels personal, and how to articulate your skills in a way that perfectly matches the job description.

Master a proven, four-part cover letter structure that is logical, persuasive, and easy for recruiters to read, ensuring your key messages land with maximum impact.

Move beyond the generic, clichéd answers and learn how to craft a personal and intellectually robust response that demonstrates a genuine, well-researched commitment to the profession.

This is the heart of your application. Learn the art of weaving your deep research into a compelling narrative that shows you are not just applying to a law firm, but to this law firm.

Learn to dissect a firm’s graduate recruitment brochure and job description to identify the exact skills they are looking for, then map your own experiences directly to those requirements.

It’s not enough to have the skills; you have to prove them. This module teaches you how to use the right method and other storytelling techniques to bring your skills to life with concrete, persuasive examples.

Understand the subtle but important differences in what is required for various cover letter and application formats, from traditional letters to condensed online application boxes.

Learn how to handle the initial sections of an application form—from personal details to academic history—efficiently and accurately, avoiding the unforced errors that can get you rejected before a human even reads your name.

Discover how to choose the right story for this question and frame it in a way that showcases your character, resilience, and key competencies.

Master the art of answering these tricky questions with a framework that demonstrates both self-awareness and a strong alignment with the firm’s values.

Learn how to provide a sophisticated analysis of a firm’s competitive landscape that goes beyond simply listing other firms, showcasing your deep commercial understanding.

This module provides a framework for tackling broad commercial awareness questions, helping you structure your answer and demonstrate a clear, logical thought process.

Go deeper with a methodology for analysing a specific deal or commercial trend, showing recruiters that you can think like a lawyer and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Learn how to finish your application with impact, using the final sections to reinforce your key messages and leave a lasting positive impression.

Understand the structure, logic, and purpose of the Watson-Glaser test, the critical thinking assessment used by most elite law firms to filter candidates.

Master the most challenging section of the Watson-Glaser test with a clear framework for evaluating inferences and avoiding the common traps that catch most candidates out.

Learn a powerful mental model—the "Negative Test"—to quickly and accurately identify unstated assumptions, a key skill for both the test and legal practice.

Understand the strict logic required for deduction questions and how to determine if a conclusion necessarily follows from the evidence provided.

Learn the more flexible logic of interpretation questions and how to assess whether a conclusion goes beyond a reasonable doubt.

Develop the crucial skill of objectively evaluating the strength of an argument based solely on the information given, setting aside your own opinions and biases.

Understand the recruiter’s perspective: what they are really looking for in a video interview and the common mistakes that lead to rejection.

Get a complete pre-flight checklist for your video interview, covering everything from technology and lighting to background and attire, ensuring you make a professional impression before you even speak.

Master the specific techniques required for pre-recorded video interviews, including how to manage your time, structure your answers, and project energy and confidence through the camera.

Prepare for the most common video interview questions and learn how to spot and handle the tricky behavioural or situational questions designed to test your composure.

Get an overview of the most common group exercise scenarios and the core principles for success, giving you a foundational strategy before you even enter the room.

Learn the first four essential techniques for effective group exercise performance, covering how to make a strong first impression, contribute constructively, and manage your time.

Master the four advanced techniques, including how to handle difficult group members, build consensus, and guide the group towards a logical conclusion without appearing domineering.

Work through a real-world sample group exercise, applying the 8 techniques and learning how to structure your contribution from start to finish.

Understand the typical formats and question types for written exercises and case studies, from email drafting and document review to strategic analysis.

Learn the key strategies for the written component of a case study, including how to structure your analysis, manage your time effectively, and write with the clarity and precision of a commercial lawyer.

Get familiar with a realistic case study scenario, providing the context for the deep-dive analysis and interview simulation that follows.

Equip yourself with a toolkit of powerful business analysis frameworks that will enable you to dissect any case study scenario with structure, speed, and sophistication.

Apply the analytical frameworks to a specific tutorial question, learning how to move from high-level analysis to a concrete, actionable recommendation.

Watch a full, live simulation of a case study interview, seeing how a top candidate presents their findings, answers challenging questions, and defends their recommendations under pressure.

Prepare for the follow-up interview with a bank of common questions and a set of proven strategies for presenting your case study analysis with confidence and authority.

Master the full range of motivational questions, from "Why law?" and "Why this firm?" to "Where do you see yourself in five years?", with frameworks to ensure your answers are personal, persuasive, and perfectly aligned with the firm's expectations.

Learn how to use these seemingly simple questions to build rapport, showcase your personality, and subtly reinforce your key strengths and competencies.

Develop a powerful and flexible framework for answering any competency or situational question (e.g., "Tell me about a time you worked in a team"), using the STAR method to deliver compelling, evidence-based stories.

Prepare for the most challenging interview questions by learning how to discuss commercial trends, analyse deals you have been following, and articulate a clear and insightful opinion on the future of the legal industry.

Learn the strategy for handling unexpected or “wacky” questions (e.g., “If you were an animal, what would you be?”), demonstrating your ability to think on your feet and maintain composure under pressure.

The interview is a two-way street. This module gives you a bank of intelligent, insightful questions to ask your interviewers, demonstrating your engagement and leaving them with a final, powerful impression of your intellect and curiosity.