Application masterclass: How to get your application right the first time
Discover how the Bates Wells recruitment process works and learn how to create a stronger application from the very first stage
Event starts on Tuesday 20th October at 10:00 GMT
2026/10/20 10:00
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Application masterclass: How to get your application right the first time
Discover how the Bates Wells recruitment process works and learn how to create a stronger application from the very first stage
Join Elouise, emerging talent manager at Bates Wells, for a practical masterclass designed to help you approach the application process with greater confidence. Gain an inside look at each stage of recruitment, what the firm looks for in candidates and the common mistakes that can weaken an application. You’ll leave with practical advice on presenting your skills and experiences effectively and giving yourself the strongest possible chance of progressing
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Bates Wells
Making a profit is core to all businesses but Bates Wells’ goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. The firm’s values are pivotal to them, they shape their decisions and the way the firm lives and works.
Bates Wells focuses on positive social impact as much as they focus on being a successful law firm. The firm's top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and they were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.
Today, the firm’s clients are diverse – from corporate household names and public bodies to start-ups. Bates Wells are also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises. The firm continues to lead the market they helped to shape.
Bates Wells challenges what is possible in legal expertise delivery.
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