Life of an Applicant

"The application process was easy to understand and transparent throughout. It was clear at every stage what I was being assessed on, how to prepare and the criteria I was being assessed against. Throughout the application process, I felt that everyone I interacted with at the firm wanted me to succeed and they were truly excited to get to know me."

Moona Malik, Future Trainee Solicitor

"No matter how many times you fail, your perseverance and determination will be rewarded. You will know when a firm is the right fit for you because you will be able to succeed by being yourself."

Julia Swietek, Future Trainee Solicitor

Understanding the key skills required

Throughout the recruitment process, you'll need to showcase your skills, experience, and commercial awareness through different assessment styles. Below, are competencies we recognise in our solicitors, which we assess all aspiring solicitors against:

• Proactivity & Initiative
• Enthusiasm & Willingness to Learn
• Communication & Engagement
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Quality & Detail Focus
• Project Management & Organisation
• Motivation & Commercial Awareness
• Working Effectively under Pressure

Building your commercial awareness

It's the buzzword every year!

Simply put, commercial awareness is an understanding of the business environment, such as current deals, transactions and issues. In law, commercial awareness is important for giving clients legal advice from their perspective and acknowledging the opportunities and risks they may face. To be commercially aware is to stay up to date on the business and commercial sphere.

Our solicitors need commercial awareness in order to offer the best service and advice to our clients. So, we're looking for our future solicitors to demonstrate that they're developing their commercial awareness and understand the importance of it for the role.

Researching and learning

Preparation is key! You should research us before applying to not only learn about our capabilities, our insights, and our people, but to see whether we're the right firm for you.

Developing your legal network

Every single interaction, conversation, event or meeting brings you into contact with new people; it's an opportunity to make a connection. Networking is an important skill that involves exchanging ideas and information between individuals who are connected by a common career, industry, or interest. Networking can increase your confidence, teach you new things, keep you informed, improve your communication skills, inspire new ideas and make your more innovative, and increases your professional presence.