Part-time BigLaw Academy (Fast Track)

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.

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.

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.

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.