Master's student at a top London university. Sidley Austin Training Contract secured following a paid ECS advisory engagement.
§ 01
Starting point
- Master's student at a top London university with a strong academic platform
- Targeting Sidley Austin London (US BigLaw, small cohort)
- Multi-stage assessment: written, video, AC, commercial discussion
- Strong credentials, no structured application approach
§ 02
The problem
A strong academic platform alone does not determine the outcome in a selective US-law recruitment process. The process demands precision at every stage.
§ 03
What we did
- ECS's frameworks applied end-to-end
- STAR-3® for the written application
- PEAL-3® for interview responses at US BigLaw depth
- Commercial Fluency™ for the commercial discussion rounds
§ 04
Outcome
- Sidley Austin London Training Contract offer
- Full progression in one cycle
§ 05
Why it matters
Strong academic credentials still require a system to convert at US BigLaw level.