We help candidates apply, interview and successfully secure offers from top-tier law firms.
Are you tired of submitting countless training contract applications without success? Let our team of qualified lawyers from top US, Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms help you master the art of application writing.
With years of experience analysing and reviewing documents for some of the world's most sophisticated clients, we've channeled the same level of care and attention into curating our database of successful applications to the best commercial law firms.
Our line-by-line commentary on what the best applicants do to secure training contracts will help you avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes that most candidates make.
At Next City Lawyer, we believe that application writing is a skill that can be developed and honed. By following our expert guidance and proven strategies, you can improve your writing and maximize your chances of securing a training contract.
Don't waste another application cycle with a learning-from-failure approach. Let us help you stand out from the competition and secure a training contract this round.
We've helped >100 students obtain training contracts.
I'm amazed that after three years of being stuck at the application phase, I managed to secure a training contract less than a month after my first direct application (which undoubtedly would have been impossible without NCL)”
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Our values
NCL's guiding principles in everything that we do.
Provide the best advice at the lowest cost.
We're passionate about improving access to the profession. Quality advice should not depend on your ability to pay.
Always act in your best interests.
We go the extra mile to produce resources that actually help candidates, even if it takes us longer or costs us money.
Continuously improve our resources.
We're constantly reviewing and improving our approach to help candidates achieve their goals.
No unhappy customers, ever.
If you're not happy, tell us. Our 30-day no-quibble refund policy safeguards your interests.
Who are we?
Law firms are complicated places. We've chosen to stay anonymous to enable us to provide the unvarnished truth on the profession without hurting our own careers.
Tom trained at a Silver Circle law firm in London. Shortly after qualification, he moved to a well known US firm where he still works today.
Will trained at a Magic Circle firm. After qualifying into Funds, Will worked for a further four years in private practice. He now sits on the other side of the table, acting as Assistant General Counsel at a large organisation.
Our latest advice
Free application, interview and assessment centre advice and resources.
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