Macfarlanes TC 2028 - Application Masterclass
In this one-hour live session, we cover what it takes to stand out in a Macfarlanes training contract application for the 2028 intake.
Plan of the session:
What Macfarlanes is really looking for
Key points you need to know, from our Macfarlanes Playbook
A run-through of a successful application, with feedback on how to answer their questions
Live Q&A
Why you need this
Macfarlanes takes a smaller trainee intake than most firms in the City, and the application reflects it.
There is nowhere to hide in a short form, and the firm screens hard for genuine fit rather than polish. Getting it right means understanding what Macfarlanes actually values, then showing it in the way you answer their questions.
Session plan
We start with what the firm is genuinely looking for and the key points you need to know about the firm and its practice, drawn from our Macfarlanes Playbook. We then run through a real successful application question by question, with practical feedback on how to approach each one.
We pay particular attention to one of the questions candidates find hardest: "If someone were to read your story so far, what would make them think, 'This person belongs at Macfarlanes'?" We break down what a strong answer to this actually does, why most attempts fall flat, and how to write about fit without sounding generic or over-rehearsed.
The session ends with live Q&A, so bring your questions about the form, the firm, or the wider application.
Who it is for: Students and graduates applying to Macfarlanes for the 2028 training contract intake, whether you are starting from scratch or refining a draft.
What you get:
One-hour live session on Teams
A walkthrough of a real successful Macfarlanes application
Live Q&A with a qualified solicitor
The recording, sent to all attendees afterwards
Price: £25 standard / £10 for ZipLaw+ members (use your member code at checkout)
Places are capped to keep the Q&A useful.