Frequently Asked Questions

YourLegalLadder uses AI to decode what firms are really asking in their application questions, then generates structured outlines tailored to your experience. You provide your evidence (STAR examples, grades, work experience), and our AI creates firm-specific outlines that match your voice and background. This saves hours of research and helps you apply to more firms with confidence.

Absolutely. We're GDPR-compliant, host data in the EU, and encrypt everything at rest. Your applications and evidence are private and secure. We never share your information with law firms or third parties. Your data is yours alone.

Pay-as-you-go costs £3.79 per application session — perfect if you're only applying to 1–2 firms. The unlimited plan is £9.99/month and lets you generate outlines for as many firms as you like. If you're applying to 3+ firms, the unlimited plan saves you money. Both plans include all features: evidence bank, firm profiles, question decoder, and AI-generated outlines.

Not at all! YourLegalLadder works with whatever experience you have — whether that's part-time jobs, volunteering, university activities, sports, societies, or academic achievements. The AI helps you identify the best examples from your background and present them in a way that resonates with law firms.

The outlines are structured guides that you should adapt and refine in your own voice. They're designed to be starting points that you copy, edit, and personalise. We encourage you to add your own insights, refine the language to match your style, and ensure everything feels authentic to you.

We currently have detailed profiles for 200+ UK law firms, including all Magic Circle firms (Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters, Slaughter and May), major international firms, and top UK regional firms. We're constantly adding more firms based on user requests.

We source our firm information from official firm websites, recent deals, press releases, and verified public sources. All information is regularly updated to reflect current firm priorities and recent developments. However, we always recommend cross-referencing with official firm sources for the most up-to-date information, especially for application deadlines.

You can regenerate outlines as many times as you need. If you're on the unlimited plan, regenerations are included. For pay-as-you-go users, each new outline generation counts as a new session.

Yes, absolutely. You can cancel your unlimited subscription at any time from your account settings. You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period, and won't be charged again. Your evidence bank and previous outlines will remain accessible even after cancellation.

While we don't offer refunds for pay-as-you-go sessions or subscription plans as the service is delivered immediately, if you're not satisfied, contact us at help@yourlegalladder.com and we'll work with you to resolve any issues.

Getting started is free! Simply sign up for an account, then build your evidence bank by adding 5–10 STAR examples from your experience. Once you have your evidence set up, you can start creating application sessions. Choose a firm, paste their questions, and let our AI generate tailored outlines. You only pay when you're ready to generate an outline.

No. YourLegalLadder is completely independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any law firms. All firm information is provided for educational purposes to assist with Training Contract applications. We're a tool created by someone who went through the process themselves, designed to help level the playing field for all applicants.

Yes! The same principles apply to vacation scheme applications. You can use YourLegalLadder to decode questions, get firm-specific insights, and generate structured outlines for vacation scheme applications. Many users apply the same evidence and strategies across both training contract and vacation scheme applications.

YourLegalLadder is specifically built for UK Training Contract applications, with deep knowledge of 200+ firms and their application processes. Unlike generic writing tools, we understand the nuances of what law firms are looking for, how to decode their questions, and how to present your experience effectively. Plus, everything is tailored to your specific evidence and background, not generic templates.

Yes! You can reach us at help@yourlegalladder.com with any questions. We typically respond within 24–48 hours. We also have resources on our website and regularly share tips and advice through our LinkedIn page, our email newsletter and the I'm Working Late Podcast.