Hi
I'm applying to the
BCLP Real Estate TC and I was wondering what things I should highlight doing it. I have decent GCSE grades, slightly bad A-Levels and am averaging a 69% going into my final year (Non-Law at RG). In addition to that, I obtained my CeMAP over the summer so I could better understand real estate financing. Please give me any pointers and tips. Thank You
Hiya
@markermakeit
My apologies for the delayed response! Hoping that we can still offer some insights that might be relevant to this or any other applications you're currently preparing.
It's fantastic to see the thought and effort you’re putting into your
BCLP Real Estate training contract application. I was particularly impressed that you completed your CeMAP qualification. That’s great and, if appropriately discussed, can really allow you to standout standout addition to your application and demonstrates your proactive interest in understanding real estate financing.
Given that your applying to their sector-specific training contract, it might be worth asking yourself a few questions. When trying to reflect on your interests in their real estate-focused training contract rather than their more general one, consider these questions:
- What specifically excites you about real estate as a practice area? Is it the tangible nature of the work, the long-term impact of real estate projects, or perhaps the variety of stakeholders involved in transactions?
- How do you see your future career evolving, and why does a real estate focus feel like the right fit for you?
- Are there any BCLP real estate deals, clients, or innovations you’ve read about that resonate with your interests or career goals?
- Do you have experiences, like your CeMAP qualification or personal interests, that directly align with a real estate focus?
If you want to discuss/highlight your CeMAP qualification, it might also be worth asking yourself a few questions to better articulate its relevance:
- What motivated you to pursue the CeMAP, and how does it reflect your interest in real estate law?
- Did completing the CeMAP help you develop any skills or insights, such as understanding how real estate transactions are structured or how financial considerations influence deals?
- How could this knowledge make you a more effective trainee in BCLP’s real estate practice?
When answering these questions, try to link your motivations back to
BCLP’s expertise in real estate and their ability to handle complex transactions across planning, development, and financing. Showing that you’ve thought carefully about why you want to specialise early on will help convey your enthusiasm and focus.
Wishing you all the best with your application, and feel free to ask if you have more questions!
