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Trained on successful and unsuccessful 2026 Training Contract applications
The TC Application Copilot provides AI-generated guidance from a model trained on both successful and unsuccessful 2026 Training Contract applications to UK firms including Anthony Collins, Weightmans and CMS. Training data is anonymised and contributed with applicants’ consent; the firms named do not endorse this Service. Treat outputs as a starting point - always review and personalise them before submitting.
Free to start with 350+ firm profile cards • £9.99 per month or £3.79 per application session
Purpose-built for Training Contract applications at top UK law firms
Store your STAR examples once, reuse across applications. Tag by competency for smart recommendations.
Curated cards for Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, and more. Values, deals and culture all in one place.
AI identifies what firms really ask. Get intent analysis, tone guidance, and evidence suggestions.
Generate structured outlines that match your own experience. Copy, edit, and refine your way.
Already been rejected? Paste your answer and get a strength score, areas to improve, and a clear action plan to strengthen your next application. Free preview on every review.
Track all your Training Contract applications in one place. Monitor deadlines, progress through stages, and never miss an opportunity.
Turn any news story into a structured, firm-tailored commercial awareness answer using our SCOPE framework, ready for applications and interviews. Free preview on every answer.
From evidence to outlines in minutes
Add 5–10 STAR examples from your experience: part-time jobs, volunteering, university activities, societies, or academic achievements. Tag them by competency.
Select from 350+ firm profiles. Paste the application questions and our AI decodes what the firm really wants to hear.
Receive structured outlines matched to your evidence, the firm's values, and the question's intent. Copy, edit, and make them your own.
Free to start - pay only when you generate outlines
Paste your rejected application answer and get a strength score, areas to improve, and a clear action plan to make your next application stronger.
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