Kristin Irish
Director of Student and Alumni Career Development, Yale School of Management
"The strongest career strategist I have encountered, anywhere in the world."
Architecture
Sixteen masterclasses, sitting on 126 documents.
Watson Glaser, SHL, situational judgement, timed logic, verbal and numerical reasoning.
Case study, written exercise, group exercise, negotiation, commercial thesis, partner Q&A, drinks, scoring sheet.
The final interview. The room where offers are decided.
Covering every stage of the corporate law application cycle.
What is inside
Six domains. One integrated system.
Application Engineering
Video Interview Prep
Case Study Method
Commercial Thesis
Partner Interview
Negotiation
Named client proof
Clients who consented to be named.
Karam Kahlon · University of Exeter
Morgan Stanley Spring Week. HSBC IB Internship. Blackstone Spring Insight. Plus two more.
Five distinct elite finance outcomes from a non-target university. Built through the ECS Vault methodology applied end-to-end: application engineering, video interview prep, case study method, partner interview. Fully consented, publicly named.
Kalen Harrald · Clifford Chance SPARK
Clifford Chance SPARK offer from ECS free content.
Built the Clifford Chance SPARK application using ECS frameworks and the public Vault material. Documented from assessment centre invite through confirmation email. Fully consented, publicly named.
Press
The Vault methodology, published in the Times of India.
Times of India, column by Hassan Akram.
Access
Permanent access. Founder-reviewed office hours.
Access is priced at a single flat figure discussed on enquiry. Full content access is permanent. Purchases include founder-reviewed office hours.
Vault FAQs
What candidates ask about the Vault.
What is inside the ECS Corporate Law Vault?
The Vault contains 126 proprietary documents covering all ten stages of the corporate law application cycle: application engineering, cover letter architecture, video interview preparation, online assessment preparation, assessment centre playbooks, case study method, written exercise method, group exercise strategy, partner interview dossier, and offer negotiation. It is layered with sixteen flagship masterclasses: seven on the online assessment, eight on the assessment centre, and one on the partner interview.
Who is the ECS Corporate Law Vault for?
The Vault is built for candidates targeting Magic Circle and elite US corporate law firms in London: Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters, Allen and Overy, Slaughter and May, White and Case, Kirkland and Ellis, Sidley Austin, Latham and Watkins, and other comparable firms. It is suitable for candidates who want the full ECS application system without the one-to-one advisory engagement.
How does the Vault differ from the ECS Private Client Advisory?
The Vault is the proprietary document and masterclass library. The Private Client Advisory is the private, founder-led engagement that installs the Vault methodology against a specific candidate profile, with weekly sessions conducted personally by Hassan Akram. Vault access is included inside every Private Client Advisory tier. The Vault is also available as a standalone product for candidates who do not need the full advisory.
How long is access to the Vault?
Access is permanent. Every document and every masterclass recording is available for as long as the candidate needs it, including across multiple application cycles. Purchases also include founder-reviewed office hours with Hassan Akram.
What is the refund policy on the Vault?
The Vault is a digital product with permanent access. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis within the first seven days of purchase, subject to documented non-access to the materials. The Vault is discussed on enquiry and fit is established before purchase.
Can I upgrade from the Vault to the Private Client Advisory?
Yes. The Vault is a standalone product, but the cost of Vault access is credited in full against a subsequent Private Client Advisory engagement at any tier. The upgrade is arranged on enquiry with Hassan Akram.
How much does the Vault cost?
Access is priced at a single flat figure discussed on enquiry. Full content access is permanent. Purchases include founder-reviewed office hours.