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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