Contact person: Aspiring Legal Network Website Features (to add to existing webpage)

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Location: Wandsworth, United Kingdom

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"1. Application Tracker
• Searchable database of legal opportunities
• Filters by year group, location, and route (apprenticeships, training contracts, vacation schemes, paralegal roles)
• Save and track applications through custom stages (Interested, Applied, Interview, Offer)
• Deadline notifications and reminders
• Auto-scraping for real-time job updates
• Smart recommendations based on user activity and preferences
• Analytics to show the most popular and closing-soon roles

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2. Law Firm Profiles
• Dedicated firm pages with:
• Overview and practice areas
• Recruitment pathways and timelines
• DEI and social mobility initiatives
• Apprentice or trainee videos and testimonials
• Featured firms promoted on the homepage and dashboards

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3. Mentoring Scheme
• Single sign-up form for both mentors and mentees
• Automated matching based on goals, route, and location
• Dashboard to track a minimum six-session commitment
• Scheduling system with reminders and notifications
• Certificates automatically generated after programme completion
• In-platform messaging or video call integration
• Progress notes and session summaries

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4. Events Hub
• Searchable event listings (virtual and in-person)
• Booking and registration system with waitlist management
• Event pages with agenda, speaker bios, dress code, and location details
• Certificates automatically sent after attendance
• Replay videos and downloadable resources
• Integrated feedback forms for continuous improvement

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5. Career Tools (Premium Tier)
• AI CV Builder with custom templates for law-specific roles
• AI Cover Letter Builder tailored to job descriptions and firm-specific requirements
• AI Mock Interview & Mock Assessment Centre:
• Mock Interview Simulator:
• Video or text-based interview practice
• Competency, scenario, and technical questions
• Instant scoring and feedback with downloadable transcript and report
• Mock Assessment Centre:
• Group exercises with AI teammates and an AI assessor
• Timed legal case analysis tasks, client scenarios, drafting exercises, and presentations
• Role rotation (team leader, participant, observer)
• Facilitator prompts to replicate real legal assessment centres
• Individual and team scoring, with full breakdown reports and replay functionality
• Partner mode for schools and firms with custom rubrics and cohort dashboards

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6. Watson Glaser & Psychometric Tests
• Timed, realistic Watson Glaser practice interface
• Additional psychometric test types:
• Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)
• Numerical reasoning
• Verbal reasoning
• Inductive or diagrammatic reasoning
• Full breakdown reports automatically generated:
• Strengths and weaknesses by category
• Improvement suggestions
• Progress comparisons over time
• Reports downloadable as PDFs or emailed directly to the user

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7. Study Tracker
• Log study sessions by subject or focus area
• Set weekly or monthly study goals
• Progress dashboard with visual graphs and streak counters
• Customisable categories (e.g., Watson Glaser prep, law reading, application prep)
• Notifications to stay on track
• Optional leaderboard to encourage accountability with peers

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8. Timetable Planner
• Drag-and-drop timetable creation
• Schedule study sessions, events, and application deadlines in one place
• Sync automatically with events hub and study tracker
• Colour-coded for clarity
• Export or print weekly and monthly versions

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9. Animated Video Help Bank (15 Videos)
• Library of 15 animated explainer videos, covering:
• Using the application tracker
• Building a strong CV and cover letter
• Preparing for Watson Glaser and other tests
• Interview preparation tips
• Navigating law firm profiles
• Mentoring scheme guidance
• Events hub navigation
• Networking and building confidence
• Staying motivated during application season
• Time management and planning
• Legal career myths debunked
• Stress management during recruitment
• Solicitor apprenticeships vs other routes explained
• ALN premium feature walkthroughs
• Community engagement tips
• Subtitled, accessible, and embedded in a Help Centre and across relevant pages

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10. Community Features
• Member directory with privacy controls
• Discussion boards and topic-based forums
• Group chats by location, school, or legal route
• Direct messaging between members
• Gamification:
• Points for attending events, completing tests, or tracking study time
• Badges for milestones like “First Application Submitted” or “Top Watson Glaser Score”
• Leaderboards for Watson Glaser results and study streaks

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11. Homepage and Navigation
• Homepage job search bar
• Featured firms, roles, and events
• Mentoring success stories and testimonials
• Clean top navigation with links to:
• Jobs
• Firms
• Events
• Mentoring
• Career Tools
• Community

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12. Partner Dashboards
• Schools:
• Track student sign-ups and progress
• Monitor applications and mentoring engagement
• Downloadable engagement and destinations reports
• Firms:
• Post and manage open roles directly
• Update firm profiles and featured events
• Analytics on engagement, diversity data, and candidate reach

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13. Accessibility and Support
• Fully mobile-friendly and responsive design
• Accessibility settings (dark mode, neurodivergent-friendly layouts, text resizing)
• Built-in live chat and help centre
• Links to external resource" (client-provided description)