Welcome to Admittedly Legal
We provide webinars and career consultation to Hong Kong students of all stages who would like to pursue a career in law. Â
Check out our site to learn about what we have to offer, and schedule a session today.
At Admittedly Legal, we’re committed to helping students develop a career in law. Our aim is to guide you through the process of getting admitted: first to the right law school, and ultimately as a lawyer.
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We offer an unmatched program to help you find the best route to qualification. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who had been through the same admission steps that you're about to go through - we have completed our studies at top UK and HK universities and are now working at leading international firms in London.
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To get started, view our price plans for structured career guidance and support throughout the academic year, or join an individual webinar of your choice. Email us if you have any queries.
Testimonials
From our students
Admittedly Legal has given me constructive advice and recommended a few firms for me based on my grades and circumstances. I then reflected on my approach, tidied up my CV, and secured a vacation scheme with one of the firms.
Career consultation mentee (QMUL)
[Admittedly Legal's] materials gave me a good idea of how to prepare for international law firm interviews and understanding of the types of questions that may come up. I like the examples [Admittedly Legal] used and the answering techniques [they] shared.
Interviewing and assessment day workshops participant (UCL)
I now have a much clearer direction as to what I should be doing in the next couple of years to maximise my chances of success in applying for vacation schemes in my penultimate year!
Career consultation mentee (LSE first year student)
The session was really comprehensive and helped me a lot with understanding what employers and graduate recruitment personnel look for, both in terms of candidate attributes in general and the specific application questions. It has definitely given me cause to reflect on how I approach writing my cover letters!
Application bootcamp participant (CUHK)
The workshop is comprehensive, well structured and effectively delivered. I really appreciate the first-hand insights.
Interviewing workshop participant (HKU)
Admittedly Legal was not only professional in reviewing my applications, they also provided comprehensive advice that allowed me to work on my strengths and mitigate my weaknesses. Their recommendations are realistic and I could feel that they are actually here to help! Law firm applications are extremely daunting, I am really happy that Admittedly Legal was around to guide me through the process.
Application & cover letter review client (HKU)
Vacation Scheme & Training Contract - Our Services
We offer career consultation to undergraduate and postgraduate university students. In addition, specifically on vacation scheme and training contract applications, we offer the following services:
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Stage 1: Admittedly Legal's Training Camp for Aspiring Lawyers
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As a first step, students should attend our Training Camp, which is an all-in-one essential course designed to improve one's competitiveness: from written applications, interviewing, assessment days, commercial awareness, to converting vacation schemes to a training contract.
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Condensing our years of experience in helping students secure offers from all Magic Circle firms and top US law firms, we have spent over 500 hours in creating this crash course.
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Stage 2: Submitting application form / CV and cover letter
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Application forms
Career consultation with you on firm choice based on your grades
Review and proofread your whole application carefully, and provide constructive feedback on all aspects including writing style
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CV and cover letter
Review your CV and cover letter and provide constructive feedback, polish and make it more persuasive
Stage 3: Interviews and assessment days​
Mock phone interview using real questions asked by international firms, and evaluation on how you can improve. This will often be in English and can involve easy mandarin conversation
Translation test preparation
Mock interviews: video, group and/or partner interview — using real past questions
Prepare you on commercial awareness, competency-based assessments and everything that may come up on assessment days!
Stage 4: vacation scheme performance
Consultation on what to expect, how to stand out, and performance assessment criteria
Mock exit interview and tips
*Direct TC applications follow similar stages except there is (of course) no participation in the scheme and deadline for submitting an application is usually in May/June, and the timeline will be compressed.