TikTok sensation Abi Cooper secures coveted training contract offer
Abi Cooper, a University of Bristol law student and popular TikTok content creator, has celebrated securing a training contract offer, showcasing her dedication and hard work throughout the journey. Cooper, known for her TikTok account @lifewithabicooper, has amassed over 25,000 followers by sharing her law school experiences, training contract tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her daily life as a law student.
Abi gained her training contract offer after participating in a spring vacation scheme, a vital step in many law firms’ recruitment processes. Her followers on TikTok, who have closely followed her journey, expressed their congratulations and admiration for her perseverance. The announcement of her success was shared with her trademark enthusiasm: “I got the job!!! I’m going to be a lawyer 😆😆😆,” she posted, using the hashtag #trainingcontract.
Over the past year, Cooper has documented her experiences in various law firm vacation schemes and shared her application process, providing valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of securing legal opportunities. Through her TikTok videos, she has taught her audience the importance of researching law firms in-depth, staying updated on commercial news, and refining application materials.
Embed from Getty ImagesIn one of her popular posts, Abi detailed her approach to law firm research, sharing tips and tools that have helped her focus on firms that align with her career goals. She also highlighted the significance of keeping up with business news to build commercial awareness, a crucial skill for aspiring lawyers.
Abi’s transparency and relatable content have made her a go-to resource for students navigating the competitive path to a training contract. In addition to her application advice, she has opened up about her preparations for application season, balancing her final-year law studies with mock job simulations, situational judgment tests, and reworking her CV.
Now that she has secured her training contract, Abi plans to continue supporting her followers by sharing strategies for converting vacation schemes into full-time positions, plus tips on acing interviews and applications. She has become a key figure in the law student community, where many others are also celebrating their successful offers this week from leading firms such as Latham & Watkins, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Addleshaw Goddard.
