📣 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
The BigLaw System teaches the same framework that produced these results in our 1:1 coaching…
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:
Meet this 🇬🇧 Paralegal at UK-Based Law Firm
⏱️ offer received in 3 months
From Failing at ACs & Interviews -> Secured Training Contract at Irwin Mitchell (UK)
“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:
Meet this 🇨🇳 Law Graduate from UCL
⏱️ 2 offers received in 3 months
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:
Introducing...
“The BigLaw System”
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
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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.
Week 1Foundations: 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.
Week 2Strategy: 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.
Week 3Drafting 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
Week 4Drafting 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.
Week 5Testing: 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.
Week 6Video 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.
Week 7Assessment 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.
Week 8Final 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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Founder & Law Career Coach
Before working as a full-time law career coach, Gordon was a dual UK/US qualified lawyer in Baker McKenzie's Corporate M&A practice group in London. Since joining the Firm as a trainee solicitor in 2021, Gordon has acted on a number of high value, cross-border transactions. Gordon’s practice focuses on cross-border and domestic M&A, carve-outs, general corporate law matters, as well as advising on intra-group reorganisations. Gordon read law at City University of Hong Kong and completed a Master of Corporate Law (MCL) Degree at Cambridge University.
Before joining Baker McKenzie, Gordon also worked as a paralegal and intern in Hong Kong, Shanghai, London and Italy. In addition to practicing law, Gordon has published 2 book chapters by Springer and 6+ articles in a range of peer-reviewed law journals in Europe and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The BigLaw System includes weekly group coaching sessions with Gordon (coach) where you can ask him questions, get guidance and receive feedback. You’ll also have access to a private group to engage with other ambitious members.
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Your access starts from the date of your enrolment. You’ll immediately get access to the full job search framework, tools and community. The weekly live coaching sessions include a dynamic mix of aspiring lawyers which creates great opportunities to learn from others and get fresh perspectives as you work through the tools and your career goals.
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Each week, the cohort meets for a live group session covering one core module of the curriculum — from CV and profile building in the early weeks, through application strategy, cover letters, and online assessments, to assessment centres and partner interviews in the later weeks.
Between sessions, you will complete structured application tasks and exercises, and submit work for feedback where applicable. You should expect to commit approximately 3–5 hours per week to get the most out of the programme.
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Both. The live group sessions cover the core curriculum content and include group discussion, Q&A, and shared learning from the cohort's collective experience. In addition, you will receive personalised feedback on your own applications, cover letters, and interview technique — because generic advice only gets you so far. The combination of group learning and individual feedback is what makes this programme significantly more effective than a course or a subscription service.
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We understand that life can sometimes get in the way, and we appreciate that our students have busy schedules. However, please note that we do not reschedule or switch the session time to accommodate individual absences — this ensures fairness and consistency for all members of the cohort.
If you are unable to attend a particular session, a full recording of the session will be made available to you so you can catch up in your own time and ensure you do not miss any of the content covered. We encourage all students to review the recording promptly and bring any follow-up questions to the next session or reach out directly.
To get the most out of the programme, we strongly recommend attending live sessions wherever possible, as the group discussion and real-time interaction are a key part of the learning experience.
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Each cohort is deliberately kept small — a maximum of 12 students — to ensure that every participant receives meaningful attention and personalised feedback throughout the programme. This is not a large online course with hundreds of passive viewers. It is a focused, high-accountability group where your progress is tracked and your work is seen.
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The 1-to-1 BigLaw Academy™ is our most personalised offering — every session is tailored entirely to you, and you receive Gordon's undivided attention throughout.
The BigLaw System covers the same core curriculum and delivers the same structured framework, but in a cohort setting where you also benefit from the shared experience and peer accountability of other serious applicants.
The group format is offered at a lower price point to make the BigLaw Academy™ accessible to more students, while maintaining the quality of feedback and materials.
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Your access to the session recordings and programme materials does not expire — you can revisit them at any time after the cohort concludes. In addition, all graduates are invited to join the BigLaw System alumni community, where you can continue to ask questions, share updates, and support one another through the application process. Gordon also offers a post-programme catch-up call to all graduates to review your progress and discuss next steps.