Training Contract Game Plan
Kickstart your application journey with a clear strategy.
If you know you want a training contract but you’re not sure where to focus, what makes you competitive or how to approach the cycle properly, this is the place to start.
In one focused session, we’ll help you make sense of your position and build a practical plan for what to do next.
What we’ll cover
🎯 Where to apply We’ll help you think through which firms make sense for you based on your background, interests, strengths and goals.
🧭 Your overall application strategy We’ll look at how many firms to target, how to prioritise them and how to avoid wasting time on applications that aren’t a strong fit.
💡 Your positioning We’ll identify the experiences, strengths and themes that should come through consistently across your applications.
✍️ How to differentiate yourself We’ll help you move beyond generic answers and think about what genuinely makes your profile distinctive.
📅 Timing and next steps You’ll leave with written materials to give you clearer sense of what to do first, what can wait and how to structure the weeks ahead.
Best for
Students and graduates who:
feel overwhelmed by the application process
aren’t sure which firms to target
have lots of experience but don’t know how to position it
are applying for the first time
have applied before without success and want to rethink their approach
want a clear strategy before investing time in multiple applications
Format
💻 60-minute one-to-one online strategy session
The session is tailored to your background, goals and current stage of the application cycle.
📊 Free deadlines tracker included
You’ll also receive our application deadlines tracker to help organise your target firms and stay on top of the recruitment cycle.
What you should leave with
A clearer view of:
which firms to focus on
how to position yourself
what your strongest selling points are
what needs improving
what to do next
