Goodwin - Application Insider (Vacation Scheme 2026)

Here's how you can ace your Goodwin Vacation Scheme application.

This report contains 👇

• A successful Goodwin application
• Expert feedback on what makes this cover letter stand out and how to improve it

Deadline: 12 December

Questions covered

• Why are you applying to Goodwin?
• What is your personal motivation for seeking a career in corporate/commercial law?
• Discuss a commercial issue that has particularly interested you. Why did it capture your attention, and what impact could it have on the legal sector?
• Which other firms are you applying to and why?
• What do you believe are two key qualities of a successful solicitor? How have you demonstrated these qualities in your education and/or experience to date?
• Please briefly summarise anything else that you would like to add which you think is relevant to your application.
• Describe a recent situation where you faced a challenge or problem. How did you overcome the challenge, and how did you display your resilience?

Successful Application