Want to get a contract reviewed? ? Confused about where to publish your research paper? Have a law firm interview coming up? Or simply wondering what your next career move should be?
With Lawctopus Law School’s 1:1 Coaching, you can book a private 45-minutes session with a practising lawyer or industry expert and get personalised guidance on the questions that matter to you.
About Lawctopus Law School’s 1:1 Coaching
There is no shortage of career advice on the internet.
Search “How do I build a good legal CV?” and you will find hundreds of articles and videos. Ask “Should I choose litigation or corporate law?” and you may find hundreds more.
But there is one problem: most of those answers know nothing about you.
Your college, experiences, interests, strengths, opportunities and career goals are different from everyone else’s.
Sometimes, instead of another generic answer, what you need is an opportunity to sit down with someone who understands the field and ask:
“Here is where I am. Here is where I want to go. What should I do next?”
That is the idea behind Lawctopus Law School’s 1:1 Coaching platform.
You can choose a coach based on their expertise and experience and book a focused, private session to discuss your specific questions and challenges.
Who Can Book a 1:1 Coaching Session?
- Law Students: If you are trying to build your CV, prepare for moots, get published, find the right internships, choose a specialisation, or simply figure out what you want to do after law school.
- Final-Year Students and Fresh Graduates: If placements and interviews are approaching, you are evaluating job opportunities, or you are confused about which career path to take after graduation.
- Young Lawyers: If you want to switch practice areas, move from litigation to a law firm or vice versa, develop practical skills, or understand how to progress in your chosen field.
- Experienced Legal Professionals: If you are exploring a niche practice area like IPR or Cyber law, planning a professional transition, or looking for specialised guidance from someone with relevant industry experience.
This is for you, if you ever searched on Google
1. “I cleared the preliminary rounds of my moot. How do I prepare to win the finals?”
You have already done something right but the next round may demand a different level of preparation.
You could discuss your research, arguments, oral advocacy, possible questions from the bench, rebuttals and overall strategy with an experienced mooting coach over a 45-minute session.
2. “I have written a research paper. But where should I publish it?”
You may have spent weeks researching and writing a paper, only to discover that choosing where to submit it is another challenge altogether.
How do you identify a credible journal? Which publication opportunities are worth considering? What should you check before submitting your manuscript? Will the publication actually add value to your academic profile?
A published author familiar with legal research and publications can help you understand these questions before you make a decision.
3. “I have done several internships. Why is my CV still not getting shortlisted?”
Sometimes, the issue may not simply be the number of internships on your CV.
It could be how you are presenting your experience, the skills your profile demonstrates, the opportunities you are targeting, or gaps you have not noticed yourself.
A 1:1 discussion can help you look at your profile from another perspective and identify practical areas for improvement.
4. “I have a law firm interview next week. What exactly should I prepare?”
Should you revise the law? Prepare HR questions? Read about the firm’s recent transactions? Know every line of your CV? What kind of questions could your internship experience generate?
Instead of preparing for every possible question on the internet, discuss your profile, the opportunity and your preparation strategy with someone who has worked in top-tier law firms for years..
5. “Everyone says I should choose a specialisation. But how do I know which one?”
Corporate law sounds interesting. So does IPR. Litigation has always appealed to you. And then someone tells you technology law is the future.
Career decisions become difficult when you know what a field is called but not what working in it actually looks like.
A coach can help you understand the nature of the work, skills required, possible career paths and steps you can take to explore the field before committing to it.
What Happens in the 1:1 Session?
Each coaching session is a 45-minute focused 1:1 interaction over Google Meet.
1. Discuss Your Challenge
Tell your coach what you are struggling with, what you have already tried and what you hope to achieve.
2. Evaluate the Problem
Your coach can help you look deeper into the issue and identify areas that may require attention.
3. Get Personalised Guidance
Instead of broad advice applicable to everyone, the conversation focuses on your circumstances, questions and goals.
4. Identify Your Next Steps
The objective is to help you leave the conversation with greater clarity about what you can do after the session.
Tip: Come prepared with your questions. If the discussion relates to your CV, moot, publication, interview or another specific matter, keep the relevant material handy so that you can make the most of your 45 minutes.
How to Book a Session?
Booking a session takes just three steps:
Step 1: Find your coach
Browse the available coaches and review their experience, areas of expertise and fees to find someone relevant to your needs.
Step 2: Choose your slot
Select an available date and time that works for you and add your details.
Step 3: Complete the payment
Book your session through the secure payment gateway and get ready for your 1:1 session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long is a coaching session?
Each 1:1 coaching session is 45 minutes long and is conducted over Google Meet.
2. Who are the coaches?
The platform features practising lawyers and industry experts with at least 3 years of experience across different areas of the legal profession. You can review individual coach profiles before deciding whom to book.
3. How do I know which coach is right for me?
Start with the question you want answered.
For example, if you need help with a moot, look for a coach whose expertise is relevant to mooting. If you are preparing for a particular career path or interview, consider someone with experience relevant to that area.
Review the coach’s profile, expertise and experience before booking.
4. What can I discuss during my session?
This will depend on the expertise of the coach you select. Depending on the coach, discussions may include career planning, moot preparation, legal research and publications, CV building, interviews, career transitions, practical skills and specialised areas of legal practice.
5. Do I need to prepare before the session?
We recommend that you do.
Write down your most important questions and think about what you want to take away from the session.
The more specific you can be about your challenge, the easier it will be to use the 45 minutes productively.
6. Can I book another session with the same coach?
Yes. If you need further guidance or want to discuss your progress after implementing the suggestions from your first session, you can book another available session.
7. Can I book a session with a different coach?
Yes. Different coaches may have expertise in different areas, so you can choose a coach according to the issue you want to discuss.
8. What if I am confused about which coach to select?
If you are unable to identify the right coach for your requirement, you can contact the Lawctopus Law School support team before booking. Send an email to support@lawctopus.com and our team will help you.
Still Searching for the Right Answer?
- You can read ten articles about how to prepare for a moot.
- You can watch five videos about building the perfect legal CV.
- You can ask Google whether litigation or corporate law is better.
And all of those can be useful.
But sometimes, the question isn’t “What should a law student do?”
It is:
“Given where I am right now, what should I do next?”
That is a conversation worth having.
Find Your Coach!
Explore our coaches, choose someone whose experience matches your goals, and book your private 1:1 Coaching Session with Lawctopus Law School.
Click here to Book Now!