1ST CLASS HONOURS MENTORING
"In my first year of law school, I struggled. Legal writing was completely different from anything I had done before—I found it overwhelming to analyse cases, discuss complex legal concepts, and meet the high standards expected in assessments. My first exam result was a 51, and I was devastated. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to break past a 55, and the feedback I received did not make sense to me.
After that tough first year, I knew I had to change something. I started testing different techniques, refining my approach, and figuring out what actually worked. Slowly, my grades improved. But even when I reached the 2:1 range, I still felt stuck - I couldn’t seem to push past the grade barrier into First Class territory.
That’s when I developed and applied a new set of strategies that finally made the difference. My grades jumped consistently into Firsts, and achieving as high as 85. I saw firsthand how the right approach to structuring answers, engaging with legal arguments, and writing with clarity could completely transform my grades.
Now, I want to help you do the same, whether you’re aiming to boost your marks from a pass to a 2:1 or from a 2:1 to a First Class."
1-on-1 Mentoring
Testimonial
"I recently had the pleasure of working with AIL as my mentor in preparation for an important assessment centre day with a law firm, and I cannot praise her highly enough. From the very beginning, Dara exuded warmth, friendliness, and professionalism. Her kind and constructive feedback was exactly what I needed to build confidence and improve my skills.
Dara always attended our sessions well prepared and had clearly put a lot of thought into each one.During our initial meeting, she crafted a comprehensive action plan tailored to my specific goals. This plan was perfectly designed to cover all the necessary areas and ensure I was well-prepared for my assessment day.
One of Dara's standout qualities is her imagination in constructing tasks that were both challenging and highly relevant. She pushed me just the right amount, which was precisely what I was looking for in a mentor. Her well researched and thoughtful approach demonstrated her deep understanding of the solicitor application process.
Moreover, Dara consistently went above and beyond my expectations. She was always willing to offer extra help, such as reviewing materials ahead of my assessment centre day, which provided an invaluable boost to my preparation.
Overall, Dara's expertise proved invaluable, and her thorough and personalised approach made a significant difference in my readiness for the assessment. I am incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her mentoring services to anyone seeking guidance in their career journey.
Dara's mentoring was incredibly effective in helping me achieve my goals, especially given the very short time frame I had to prepare. She was incredibly adaptive, offering back-to back sessions to ensure all my bases were covered ahead of my assessment centre day. Her flexibility and dedication made a huge difference in my preparation. I sought Dara's help specifically to mentor me for an assessment centre day at a law firm. Thanks to her guidance and support, I came in the top percentage of applicants and successfully proceeded to the final round.
This achievement is a testament to Dara's exceptional mentoring skills. I could not have done this without Dara. Beyond her expert guidance and thorough preparation strategies, she was brilliant at instilling confidence in me.Her encouragement and belief in my abilities made a positive difference to my mindset and approach on the day."
- Sarah T
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