11d • Corporate Law
2 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Your Corporate Law Career Post-Uni
Starting out in corporate law can feel like stepping into uncharted territory — but with the right approach, you can position yourself far ahead of the curve.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
1️⃣ 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬
Top firms like Sidley Austin, White & Case, and Clifford Chance recruit with precision. To gain a genuine edge, secure vacation schemes or internships early.
These give you:
• First-hand exposure to high-value work,
• Insights into firm culture and expectations,
• A direct pathway towards a training contract.
Approach each application with focus: tailor it to the firm, and show how your experiences meet their commercial priorities.
2️⃣ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
Corporate law is as much about understanding deals and industries as it is about drafting contracts. Elite firms look for candidates who can connect legal advice with commercial impact.
Stay engaged with:
• Business and financial news,
• Recent transactions in key sectors,
• Trends shaping the industries these firms advise.
This preparation doesn’t just improve interviews — it enables you to contribute meaningfully from day one.
𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Cultivate your professional presence. Attend firm events, contribute to discussions, and demonstrate a consistent interest in the sector. Success in corporate law isn’t about a single application — it’s about building evidence over time that you can add real value.
What’s the most effective step you’ve taken to stand out in corporate law recruitment?
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