📣 Calling all aspiring lawyers

The Only Structured Group Coaching Programme Built Specifically for BigLaw Applications.

Get a clear roadmap from zero application success to landing an offer at your dream firm with The BigLaw System.

⏳ Applications close 21 August 2026 · 8-12 spots · September 2026 start

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The BigLaw System teaches the same framework that produced these results in our 1:1 coaching…

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Meet Areeba 🇦🇪 Law Graduate from University of Warwick

⏱️ offer received in 29 days

From Struggling With ACs → Secured Training Contract at CMS


Working with Gordon truly changed my approach to interviews this cycle.

Through our mock interviews, Gordon was able to quickly identify both my strengths and weaknesses. I found it particularly valuable that he provided very precise feedback on areas where I was falling short, especially in my approach to case studies, and offered clear, practical guidance on how to improve them.

Gordon also provided excellent advice on broader interview strategy. He is extremely personable and has a strong ability to accurately pinpoint your weaknesses and help you develop them very quickly.

Beyond the technical aspects, Gordon significantly helped build my confidence in interviews. Developing the right mindset made a huge difference to my performance, and I am very grateful for the support he provided throughout the process!

Key Results:

Before:

❌ Completed a vacation scheme in her first cycle, but did not manage to convert it.
❌ Had less application success with her second cycle and struggled ever since.
❌ Struggled with case study and partner interviews.
❌ Frustrated about how long it will take to get an offer.

After:

✅ During our mock case studies and interviews, I identified her weaknesses in technical areas and improved her answering structure & techniques.  
✅ Instilled confidence in her, and helped with her mindset to have a positive experience in her interviews. 
✅ The result? She landed a training contract at one of her dream firms CMS in Dubai, 29 days after joining our BigLaw Academy programme.
✅ She was among one of 3 candidates to receive a direct TC offer.

Areeba's message to Gordon the day she accepted her offer:

Text message thanking someone for their help and advice, which boosted confidence and helped land a job offer.

Meet this 🇬🇧 Paralegal at UK-Based Law Firm

⏱️ offer received in 3 months

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From Failing at ACs & Interviews -> Secured Training Contract at Irwin Mitchell (UK)


Hear from this Paralegal — in her own words
Future Trainee Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell

I recently secured a Training Contract with Irwin Mitchell in their Individual Services division, and the BigLaw Academy mentoring sessions played a significant role in helping me achieve that outcome. The guidance and interview preparation were invaluable, helping me build my commercial awareness, refine my answers, and, most importantly, develop the confidence to perform well during my interviews.

The support I received enabled me to present myself effectively and leave a strong impression throughout the recruitment process. I am incredibly grateful for the mentoring and would highly recommend the programme to aspiring solicitors looking to secure vacation schemes or training contracts.

I’m now excited to begin my legal career with Irwin Mitchell and take the next step in my legal journey.”

Key Results:

Before:

❌ She got law firm interviews/ACs but was unable to get an offer.
❌ She approached Gordon for a more focused strategy for candidates who want to improve their AC skills.
❌ She particularly struggled with motivational and commercial awareness questions at in-person interviews.
❌ She lacked confidence in her interview techniques and the quality of her answers.

After:

✅ I conducted multiple mock interviews to help transform her interview skills, answering structure and story-telling techniques. 
✅ I rebuilt her narrative on how to answer, “why solicitor,” “why this firm” and some other most critical motivational questions; also walked her through a list of potential commercial questions to improve her commercial acumen. 
✅ Successfully converted her final interview into a training contract offer at Irwin Mitchell in the UK 3 months after joining our BigLaw Academy programme.
✅ She finally put an end to her application journey and is now on track of becoming a lawyer at one of her dream firms!

Her email to Gordon the day she received her offer:

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Meet this 🇨🇳 Law Graduate from UCL

⏱️ 2 offers received in 3 months

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From Struggling to Get Past Application Stage → Received Vacation Scheme Offers at both Winston & Strawn LLP (London) and CMS (Hong Kong)


Gordon’s sessions were really helpful in identifying weaknesses I didn’t know I had, particularly in video interviews, partner interviews, and case studies. The sessions are very flexible and are tailored to your needs, so you can proceed to assessments with full confidence. I’d highly recommend Gordon to anyone preparing for high-stakes assessments, especially if you feel like you’re not quite sure where you’re going wrong. Or if you're a beginner looking to understand the recruitment process.”

Key Results:

Before:

❌ She struggled to get past the application stage due to her bad grades.
❌ She was not based in the UK, but wanted to become a lawyer there but didn’t know how.
❌ Lacked a strategy to write great applications that may compensate for her mediocre grades in TC/VS applications.
❌ Applied to a mix of direct TC applications in London and VS applications for some US firms in London while working as an in-house paralegal, but she hadn't been successful. 

After:

✅ I worked closely with her to redraft her next 3 TC/VS applications. Consequently, she reached the interview stage for all 3 applications. 
✅ Applying my video interview techniques, she adopted a more natural presentation style and successfully passed the video interview stage of top international law firms.
✅ Using my answering techniques to some of the top interview questions covered in our mock practice session, she significantly improved the quality of her answers and impressed the interviewers in her final interviews.
✅ Successfully converted her first partner/video interviews into vacation scheme offers at both Winston & Strawn LLP in London and CMS in Hong Kong 3 months after joining our BigLaw Academy programme. 

Her messages to Gordon the days she received her offers:

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Chat message with text: 'Oh I got CMS HK vac scheme?' highlighted in yellow.

Introducing...

“The BigLaw System”

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What You’re Getting

✔ 8x weekly live group coaching sessions from September to November 2026 (every Sunday at 1:30pm UK Time) hosted by Gordon where he goes deep into your job search challenges

✔ Personal support and cheerleading from our private community of like-minded aspiring lawyers

✔ Access to our entire proven job search framework delivered via 8x comprehensive on-demand training videos

✔ Required to watch specific modules before each live session

✔ 450-page online course library

✔ weekly deliverables to draft ready-to-submit applications and prepare for different law firm assessments.

Early Bird: £397 (first 4 spots only)

Standard price: £497 | Payment plan: 2 × £270

Here's What Changes When You Follow My BigLaw System

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Stop Guessing (And Know Exactly What to Work On)

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Craft Your Own Narrative in Applications And Interviews

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Learn the “Categorisation Framework” for Online Assessments

No Longer Get Stuck in Video Interviews (And Finally Secure ACs)

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Articulate Detailed And Concise Responses at Interviews Confidently

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Don’t Feel Alone in Your Career Journey

◉ THIS IS YOUR COMPLETE ROADMAP

The BigLaw Framework

The BigLaw System is designed for a cohort size of a maximum of 8 to 12 students to ensure high engagement while allowing for diverse perspectives.

The core format consists of one 60-minute live coaching session every week, divided equally between strategic teaching and hot-seat coaching or interactive exercises. To support continuous learning, you’ll gain access to a private community for daily questions, peer feedback, and networking.

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Week 1

Foundations: Building a BigLaw Profile

Shift candidates to a commercial mindset and identify their Unique Selling Propositions (USPs).

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Modules 1 & 2: Building an International Profile & Punching Above Your Grades

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): How recruiters read CVs and understand what stands out.

Hot Seat (30m): Gordon reviews students’ complex profiles live to spin weaknesses into strengths.

Weekly Deliverable

Submit drafted motivational question answers for coach review.

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Week 2

Strategy: Firm Selection & Application Blueprint

Stop the "scattergun" approach and build a highly targeted, realistic application list.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 3: Personalised Application Strategy

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): Direct TC vs. Vacation Scheme strategy; matching firm strengths/culture to profiles

Hot Seat (30m): Gordon critiques students' proposed firm lists and “why this firm” answers, explaining why certain firms are a mismatch.

Weekly Deliverable

Finalise a target list of 5-8 firms with a specific "why this firm" thesis for each.

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Week 3

Drafting Part I: The Killer Cover Letter

Master Gordon's signature 4-step approach to writing persuasive cover letters.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 4: Four-Step Approach to Cover Letter Writing

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): Deconstructing successful vs. rejected cover letters

Live Tear-Down (30m): Gordon does a live, line-by-line edit of student cover letters submitted in advance.

Weekly Deliverable

Draft the first target firm cover letter for coach review

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Week 4

Drafting Part II: High-Quality Application Answers

Learn to answer the most difficult competency and commercial questions on application forms.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 5: Preparing High-Quality Applications

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): The answering technique elevated for BigLaw

Live Tear-Down (30m): Gordon does a live, line-by-line edit of student draft applications submitted in advance.

Weekly Deliverable

Complete assigned draft applications.

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Week 5

Testing: Nailing the Online Assessments

Develop the critical thinking skills required to pass the initial screening filters.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 6: Passing First Stage Assessments & Watson Glaser Masterclass

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): The logic behind various online tests; common traps.

Live Practice (30m): Gordon displays difficult SJT questions. Students vote via polls, followed by a live breakdown of the correct logic.

Weekly Deliverable

Complete further mock online tests assigned.

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Week 6

Video Interviews: Presentation & Structure

Master the asynchronous video interview (HireVue) and live virtual interviews.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Video Interview modules

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): Camera presence, structuring answers under time pressure and mastering delivery

Peer Mock Interviews (30m): Students conduct mock video interviews using a provided question bank and grading rubric, receiving live feedback from Gordon

Weekly Deliverable

Record and submit video answering mock questions using Gordon’s premium interview simulator and recevei receive feedback scored on Gordon’s four dimensions rubric.

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Week 7

Assessment Centres: Case Studies & Group Exercises

Learn the analytical frameworks needed to excel in the final Assessment Centre stages.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 7: Nailing Assessment Centres

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (30m): The techniques for group exercises; structuring case study

Live Group Exercise (30m): Gordon facilitates a live, simulated group exercise, providing real-time feedback on leadership, collaboration and critical thinking.

Weekly Deliverable

Complete an assigned mock case study exercise.

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Week 8

Final Interviews & The Partner Pitch

Prepare for the final partner interview and learn how to close the offer.

Pre-Work (Flipped Classroom)

Module 8: Standing Out in Final Interviews

Live Session Focus (60 mins)

Teaching (20m): How to tell your story and stand out at law firm interviews; asking the right questions.

Live Hot Seat (40m): Gordon conducts rapid-fire, mock partner interviews with students in front of the group, followed by feedback.

Weekly Deliverable

Finalise your own master interview cheatsheet

Meet Gordon Chung

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