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Application and Interview Clinics

Any law student from either higher or further education can apply for a place on our Application & Interview Advice Clinic. This clinic is designed to help improve CV writing or interviewing skills. Our Emerging Talent Team will provide advice on drafting a legal CV, completing video interviews and interviewing for positions in law.

This is your chance to step ahead of the competition and make the most of our team’s insight and experience.

 

Timetable of events:

The team will run two virtual sessions each month: 90 mins of advice and 30 mins for specific queries.

How to draft a legal CV

This session will ensure you:

  • Understand what legal recruiters are looking for and what to avoid
  • How best to sell your skills and experience
  • How to target your application
  • The last 30 mins will be dedicated to any specific questions you may have

How to excel at a legal interview

This session will ensure you:

  • Know the different types of interviews
  • Give advice on how to answer the different types of questions
  • Review the types of questions that always come up in interviews and how best to answer them
  • The last 30 mins will be dedicated to any specific questions you may have

You may attend one or both sessions. If you wish to do both sessions, it doesn’t have to be on the same date, but you will have to apply separately.

Please ensure that you will be able to access a Teams meeting and have both microphone and camera working.

Dates for 2026 to July 2027 CV Drafting Interview Advice
Friday 30th October 10am – 12pm 3pm to 5pm
Friday 27th November 3pm to 5pm 10am – 12pm
Friday 18th December 10am – 12pm 3pm to 5pm
Friday 29th January 3pm to 5pm 10am – 12pm
Friday 26th February 10am – 12pm 3pm to 5pm
Friday 26th March 3pm to 5pm 10am – 12pm
Friday 30th April 10am – 12pm 3pm to 5pm
Friday 28th May 3pm to 5pm 10am – 12pm
Friday 25th June 10am – 12pm 3pm to 5pm

How to apply for our CV & Interview Advice Clinic

Apply via our careers page. Applications will open two weeks before the date of the session and will appear on the careers page then.

When you apply, you will need to submit your CV and provide an answer to the following question:

Why did you choose to study law?

The reason why we ask you to do this is that this is a very standard question that all law firms will ask you during any application process. Your answer will likely be used in every interview you go to in your early career. We want you to have a really good think about your answer, as it’s something you will be asked again and again. So make it authentic and genuine! Do NOT use AI, as this will not be specific enough to you and your motivations.

Spaces are limited and your answer to this question will be used as the assessment method if required.

You will also have the opportunity to submit any specific questions you want covered in the session.

 

Frequently asked Questions

What if I am too late to apply this month?

We can roll you over to the next month, so you will get a spot then.

What happens if I can't attend on the day?

Please let us know ASAP so we can see if someone else would like the spot. If you let us know in sufficient time to fill the gap, we can consider rolling you over to the next month.

What happens if I cancel at the last minute or don’t attend?

If you don’t let us know in sufficient time, we will not be able to rearrange or book further sessions.

Where will these sessions take place?

All sessions will take place on MS Teams. You will need to have a working camera and microphone as we will expect you be on camera and prepared to join in the session when needed.

Can I attend both sessions?

You may attend with one or both sessions. If you wish to do both sessions, it doesn’t have to be on the same date, but you will have to apply separately.

Can I join a session later?

Yes we understand that you need to fit attendance around studies and work but you must let us know in advance. If you are going to be late on the day you will need to email.

Will you look at my cv for me?

We will be unable to offer individual feedback on CVs unless there is some time remain at the end of the CV session.

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