📩 An Opportunity You Must Not Miss

Hey there

This Wednesday, 4 February, we’re hosting an application writing masterclass.

The session is led by Dylan Anton, a future trainee solicitor at a Magic Circle firm, who has been through the process himself and knows what candidates actually struggle with.

He’ll break down how to tackle common written questions like why law, why commercial law, and how to present work experience in a way that makes sense to the reader. More importantly, he’ll explain what’s really being assessed at this stage and how strong answers are built.

There will be no recruiters, no associates, and no pressure. This is a space where you can ask the questions you’d normally keep to yourself, the ones you’d ask a friend who’s already a step ahead.

If you want to participate, sign up below.

1. 📄Research for your applications

   Access over 20 law firm profiles, complete with breakdowns, seats, secondments, and other requirements.

2. 💼 Virtual Work Experience

   Explore free virtual internships and DIY vacation schemes. Build real-world skills you can showcase on applications.

3. 📚 Studying

   First Class LLB Notes, Problem Question Model Answers, Essay Structures and more tips to ace your degree.

4. ✍️ Application Writing & Tests

   Application tracker, CV & Cover Letter guidance, psychometric tests guidance, interview answering guidance and more.

5. 🏆 Personal Development

   Resources to boost your confidence, communication, and professional skills.

1 February 1587 — Under pressure from her council, Queen Elizabeth signed the warrant to authorise the execution of her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots.

2 February 1665 — British forces capture New Amsterdam, the centre of the Dutch colony in North America. The trading settlement on the island of Manhattan is to be renamed New York in honour of the Duke of York, its new governor.

3 February 1730 — The London Daily Advertiser newspaper publishes the first stock exchange quotations.

4th February 1794 — The Law of 4 February 1794 was a decree of the French National Convention which abolished slavery in all French colonies.

5th February 2020 — After being impeached by the House of Representatives over his actions in the Ukraine scandal, Pres. Donald Trump was acquitted in the Senate.

6th February 1952 — Elizabeth II ascended the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland this day in 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI.

European Tech Sovereignty

France has ordered millions of workers to switch from foreign-owned tech platforms like Zoom and Teams to Visio - a domestically developed videoconference platform. The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, explains how this move is important to guaranteeing the security and confidentiality of public communications.

Similarly, the French government has blocked the satellite operator - Eutelsat - from selling its antenna business to the private equity firm EQT. The government cites the business’s strategic importance as a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink - a satellite operated telecommunications provider.

The Implications

The EU currently relies on non-EU countries - like the US - for over 80% of its digital services. Trump’s policy decisions, especially those hostile to the EU, have incited European fears over a dependence on the US during times of geopolitical tension.

As such, European governments are seeking to reduce dependency on US tech platforms, a movement which France is leading the charge on. Even President Macron has been promoting local cloud providers and AI companies as a shield against US and Chinese dominance in these spaces.

What does this mean for technology?

• Increased regulatory barriers for US tech companies in Europe

• Growing government investment in European tech alternatives

• Potentially hostile policy decisions like tariffs on technology as a response from non-EU countries

How to Use This In Applications