Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Legal Firm

I am a Second Upper graduate from the University of __________ and I have also obtained a Very Competent grade for the Bar Professional Training Course from the __________ . Having completed my legal education, I will be called to the Bar of England and Wales on __________ . I wish to apply to __________ for pupillage commencing __________.

Through conversations with peers who are in practice, __________ has often been praised as a firm that has a remarkable reputation in dispute resolution. In addition to that, Legal 500 has consistently regarded __________ as an excellent dispute resolution firm’, which is praised for its ‘strength-in-depth and quality advice’. Therefore, this shows the prestige and value attributed to __________ by its fellow practitioners and clients.

Throughout my legal education and internships, I have developed an interest in Company Law and Civil Litigation. As__________ specializes in the area of Corporate Litigation, I believe that a pupillage with you will offer excellent opportunities to further develop my knowledge and experience. This would also provide me with a broad perspective on the challenges faced by both litigants and advocates that I will need to be a skilled practitioner.

The BPTC has allowed me to further develop my advocacy, interpersonal and writing skills. I am articulate in my speech and have actively participated in my tutorial groups and Inns activities. However, I believe that my progress should not end at that stage. I am a determined and ambitious individual who is willing to work diligently to contribute to the firm’s well-being. Without a doubt, I do have my weaknesses but I always try to improve myself and I am very appreciative of constructive criticism.

I am enclosing my Curriculum Vitae with this covering e-mail for your kind perusal. I will be grateful if I am given an opportunity to commence pupillage at __________. I am available for interview at your convenience and I look forward to your response. Please let me know if I can assist you any further as part of this pupillage application. Thank you for your time and consideration.