How to do smarter research for stronger applications
Learn how to research firms effectively and impress at all stages, from application to interview.
Event starts on Thursday 5th March at 17:00 GMT
2026/03/05 17:00
How to do smarter research for stronger applications
Learn how to research firms effectively and impress at all stages, from application to interview.
What to Expect
Do you find yourself wondering where to begin with researching law firms? Join BPP for an engaging session to help clarify how to conduct effective fact-finding without wasting your time.
Effective research is a key differentiator in the legal recruitment process, yet many candidates struggle to go further than the firm's website. In this practical session, BPP's expert team of careers and legal educators will show you how to research with purpose and put this to work strengthening your applications.
During the workshop, you will learn:
- What law firms expect candidates to know (and what they don't)
- How to research a firm's practice areas, clients, culture, and strategy
- Where to find reliable information
- How to apply this knowledge to your applications
You'll also have the chance to put forward any questions you may have, giving you the confidence and clarity to approach your applications.
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Meet the host
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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