Applications masterclass: How to make your law firm applications stand out
Learn how to turn your experiences into compelling applications that show law firms why you are a candidate worth meeting.
Event starts on Tuesday 13th October at 17:00 GMT
2026/10/13 17:00
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Applications masterclass: How to make your law firm applications stand out
Learn how to turn your experiences into compelling applications that show law firms why you are a candidate worth meeting.
A strong law firm application does more than list your achievements. It tells a convincing story about why you, why law and why that firm. This practical masterclass will explore how to research firms effectively, answer common application questions and use your experiences to demonstrate the qualities recruiters value. We’ll examine what separates strong applications from generic ones, the mistakes that can undermine otherwise good candidates and how to make every answer work harder to secure your place at the next stage.
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BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
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