Law Applications are harder now. (Here’s why)

You hear stories of people spending three years applying to law firms, and it leaves many future lawyers wondering what they are doing wrong.

In this video, I break down exactly why securing a training contract in 2026 feels harder than ever. You’ll learn how widespread information has raised the baseline for all applicants, why firms are relying on strict grade filters and multi-stage AI assessments, and what graduate recruitment teams actually want to see from you.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Why Landing a Law Firm Job is Harder Today
00:24 Law Firms Are Drowning in Applications
01:53 Your Grades Matter More
02:53 The Assessment Stages Have Multiplied
03:53 The Baseline Has Gone Up
04:56 Everyone Sounds the Same
05:26 The Lack of Feedback
06:15 8 Proven Ways to Stand Out and Get a TC
07:06 1. Get Good Grades
07:29 2. Deeply Understand Your Motivations
08:34 3. Go Out of Your Way to Meet the Firms
09:18 4. Be Personal
10:01 5. Develop a High Level of Commercial Awareness
10:55 6. Get in Lots of Reps
11:42 7. Take Enough Shots on Goal
12:23 8. Take on Feedback But Discard Bad Advice

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