📩 What recruiters are actually looking for

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We’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be offering mock interviews led by ex-recruiters from top international law firms.

These are designed to help you prepare for real law firm interviews with confidence. You’ll receive:

• Personalised feedback on your performance

• Practical guidance on improving your answers

• Insider insights from recruiters who know what firms look for

We’ll also offer application reviews to help you turn good answers into standout ones — refining your structure, examples, and reasoning to match what leading law firms actually assess.

You’re not registered yet. Please complete your registration to gain access to all free sessions and reviews once they commence.

We’re looking for driven, creative students to join Equal Opportunity as Brand Ambassadors (a paid role).

If you care about social mobility, love sharing resources, and want to help more aspiring lawyers land training contracts, this is your chance to get involved.

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• ✅ Get early access to our projects

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1. 📄Law Firm Profiles

   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.

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Monday 27 October

• Dealmakers & disruption: the future of private equity law

• From optics to outcomes: Rethinking diversity in the legal profession

• How to identify your strengths and stand out in law firm applications

• Macfarlanes’ Private client practice

• Inside Dentons Milton Keynes: Business Development Essentials

• Ashurst Unpacked - Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

Tuesday 28 October

• Discover Addleshaw Goddard (event series) - Social Mobility in Law

• Travers Smith - London Morning Presentation 2025

• Mastering the application process: How to secure a training contract at Shoosmiths

• Work Smarter, Grow Faster: The Resource Management Advantage for Trainees

• How to secure CLC training at Shoosmiths

• Browne Jacobson Virtual Law Work Experience Faire Programme

Wednesday 29 October

• Inside the world of complex commercial disputes — with Mayer Brown

• Pro Bono & Community Impact at BCLP

• A career in International Arbitration with Hogan Lovells

Thursday 30 October

• Commercial awareness – what it means and how to develop and demonstrate yours

Friday 31 October

• TargetJobs x CMS - Neurodiversity in Law