NEW! The Gherkin Guide to Securing a Training Contract

 

WELCOME! to The Gherkin Guide to Securing a Training Contract.

The first comprehensive and independent guide written by trainees for future trainees.
It contains over 200 pages of essential information to help you succeed at winning a training contract.

About us
 
We are two lawyers (currently working at a Magic Circle and Mid-sized City firm in London). Five years ago when we were students embarking on a career in law and applying for training contracts, we wished an honest, practical guide existed based on first-hand experience. As law graduates who have made the transition to trainee solicitor, we believe we have the requisite credibility to offer advice and inside knowledge about the recruitment process. From applying for vacation schemes to securing a training contract, we provide you with tips and advice that will ensure you have the competitive edge.

 

  • 200 example interview questions and answers;
     

  • 50 'Questions to Ask' at interview;

  • Tips on how to impress with application forms including typical questions and model answers;
     
  • Tips on 'Commercial Awareness' - what it means and how to ensure you have it;
     
  • Tips on how to succeed at interview;
     
  • CV and cover letter guidance;
     
  • Advice for international students; and
     

  much, MUCH more...! (take a look at the guide's CONTENTS PAGE).

 

Feedback from those who have bought the guide:

 "Amazing!! A life saver!! thank you so much for this brilliant guide, it told me everything I needed to know and more!!"


"Thank you! Just got offered a training contract at a Magic Circle firm - your book saved me! Used it to help fill in all my application forms and sailed through the interview thanks to your example interview questions. Worth every penny! - it got me a job!"
 

"I can't believe I discovered this book! It's unbelievable! Had no idea how unprepared I was until I read it!! It's given me loads of confidence. Don't tell anyone else about it please!"
 

Now also available at: Hammicks, Wildy and Sons, Blackwells, Waterstones, Borders, WHSmith and other major bookshops.
 

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