Q&A · Applications & CVs

When writing training contract applications, how can I best learn and explain back in my answers the differences between different law firms? It doesn’t feel like enough to talk about their specialisms. How do I show I’ve done my research?

Asked by an university student · Answered in Weekly Newsletter #5 · 7 June 2026

I think this is a great question and a particularly important one in the age of AI. Law firms are increasingly looking for genuinely tailored applications, not just candidates who can list a firm's practice areas.

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