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"Following my mentoring session with Gordon, I left with practical guidance and a genuine sense of motivation regarding my career-related pursuits. I reached out to Gordon because I knew how valuable it would be to learn of his experience starting as an international student in the UK and becoming an associate in BigLaw. His advice was personable, real, and perceptive. I would recommend Gordon to anyone early in the process looking for law-career-related insights, whether that is guidance on application strategy or gaining clarity on your next steps."

"I recently had the opportunity to attend a one-to-one session with Gordon Chung, a dual-qualified lawyer in the UK and the US. As someone who was once an international student in the UK himself, he offered an incredibly insightful and grounded perspective on navigating the legal profession as a non-UK national.

What stood out to me was how solution-oriented and motivating he was. He didn’t sugarcoat the realities of the path but instead shared actionable steps that could genuinely help someone like me start building a reputation in this field. His guidance left me feeling more informed, empowered, and focused on how to take the next steps forward."

"I had the pleasure of receiving a 1:1 coaching session with Gordon. I came into the session feeling unsure about the next direction to take in my legal career. Gordon carefully listened to my key concerns and provided a clear set of options to help me clarify my next steps.

What I appreciated most was how practical and tailored his advice was. He didn’t give generic answers. Instead, he offered actionable guidance that was directly relevant to my experience and goals. Gordon’s encouragement and clarity left me feeling much more focused and motivated.

If you're an aspiring solicitor, especially from an international background, I highly recommend his coaching. His insights are invaluable and his support is genuinely empowering."

"What sets Gordon apart is his rare ability to guide profound inward reflection. Our conversation wasn’t so much about industry trends or surface-level advice—it was a deep exploration of purpose. Gordon helped me untangle my thoughts, clarify doubts, and relentlessly pursue the "why" behind my career path. For those of you who try to reignite your passion, he provides genuine clarity.

Gordon is first and foremost a masterful listener. He creates a space where you are heard, then thoughtfully shares insights shaped by his own journey of intentional growth. If you’re seeking more than just tactical advice—if you want to uncover your true direction—trust Gordon. His sessions are transformative and recommended."

"I had a wonderful 1:1 coaching session with Gordon during a pivotal time in my career. He took the time to truly understand my goals and guided me toward a clear, practical strategy to move forward. His thoughtful and encouraging approach gave me a fresh sense of focus and confidence. I’m genuinely grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for clarity and purposeful direction."

“I had a career coaching session with Gordon and found it really helpful. He made me feel comfortable right from the start—the conversation flowed easily and didn’t feel overly formal, which made it much easier to explain my situation openly. He was very supportive and offered practical, insightful advice. I’d definitely recommend him!”

“During our 1:1 session, Gordon provided tailored advice on my questions. He showed me exactly where I was struggling and how to fix that. He offered me valuable insights from someone who has been in this process and knows the struggles of an international candidate. After our session, I left with an actionable plan and the motivation to improve myself. I highly recommend using Gordon's services.”

“Gordon provided clear, practical and tailored advice for my legal career. His insights on UK and international opportunities were invaluable, and I left our session with a focused, actionable plan. Highly recommend for anyone navigating the legal profession.”

“I had a great 1:1 session with Gordon. He helped me identify CV difficulty areas and encouraged me to reach out to alumni, which gave me a new perspective. Most importantly, he gave me faith and confidence in the process.”

“Grateful to have a chance to talk with Gordon. Gordon provided personalized advice and clear direction on how to plan my study. His guidance was practical, supportive, and tailored to my goals, which gave me confidence moving forward.”

“Receiving career coaching from Gordon was extremely useful - his advice was practical whilst drawing on his own experiences. Would definitely recommend to other junior lawyers.”

“I had a wonderful interaction session with Gordon. He is amongst those people who will understand the importance of your journey and will carve out a why and how of it and provide you with solutions to better your chances. He brings in his experience and expertise as a resource for you. Looking forward to have another sessions ahead with him soon.”

“I had the privilege of receiving 1:1 coaching from Gordon, and I was truly impressed by his ability to combine clarity, patience, and practical insight. He listened carefully to my goals and challenges, what stood out most was Gordon’s generosity in sharing his knowledge regarding career planning and LLM pathways. His guidance not only gave me direction but also the confidence to take the next steps.

I would highly recommend Gordon to anyone seeking thoughtful mentorship and expert advice. His professionalism and supportive approach make him an excellent coach and guide.”

“I had a 30-minute career coaching session with Gordon, which was very insightful. He reassured me that I have already taken the key step by putting myself out there. Gordon emphasized that confidence is important when attending events, and that practicing interviews beforehand will help me feel more prepared. He also highlighted that age limits are often more of a fear than a reality, and in today’s world with constant new developments, people are generally less concerned about it. Overall, his advice was practical and motivating, and it gave me a clearer perspective on how to move forward in my legal career with greater confidence.”

“"Well, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Gordon, one of my favorite YouTubers.

There are many career counselors in the market today, but my personal experience says that Gordon stands out from all because of his personal struggles that have helped him transpire his way into BigLaw firms. Being one of his very first mentees, he made sure that he helped me out in every possible manner in terms of guidance and what steps to take further in our 1:1 30-minute session. Not only did he describe all his experiences while applying to BigLaw, but he also gave me personalized feedback on how I should move ahead in my journey.

I would recommend all the law aspirants out there who want to break into the UK market to hear out Gordon! Although nothing is guaranteed, it is better to be well-prepared and equipped in advance to move the odds in your favor!”

"Gordon was really supportive with my queries regarding the job market and opportunities in the UK. He knows what the best strategy is, and listens most affirmatively to all situations and circumstances. Being an international student, the challenges are more competitive, and this places Gordon in a better position as he himself has first-hand experience of the entire journey. I recommend getting on a call with him to understand your position in the market, as this is as realistic as possible."

“I’m so grateful to Gordon for taking the time to have a complimentary career coaching session with me. From the start, he was warm, approachable, and genuinely interested in my situation.

It wasn’t just his impressive background as a former Baker McKenzie trainee and now Legal Counsel at a Japanese bank that stood out — it was the way he shared his insights with honesty, empathy, and perspective. He answered all my questions, gave practical advice, and helped me feel confident about my next steps.

It’s rare to meet someone so generous with their time and knowledge. I left our chat inspired, reassured, and ready to move forward — and I’ll definitely be booking another session with him in the future.”

"I had the opportunity to speak with Gordon regarding applications for training contracts as an international student, and I can confidently say it was one of the most insightful conversations I've had regarding the process. Gordon provided immense clarity on the recruitment landscape and provided insights on how to strategically approach applications. His insights into firm culture, legal CVs, and interview preparation reflect his deep understanding of the legal industry, especially from a global candidate’s perspective. I’m grateful for his time and look forward to learning more from him in the future."

“I had the opportunity to speak with Gordon in his 1:1 coaching session recently. As someone who is moving to the UK soon to pursue my masters, I was really lost on how to make the most out of my time there and how to maximise career opportunities.

Gordon was really helpful and gave me really practical guidance on how I could navigate my challenges and what are the things I could start doing to gain UK specific experience. Gordon was really generous in sharing his experiences in dealing with the difficulties of the UK job market as an international candidate. Would definitely recommend Gordon’s coaching services!”

“I booked a session with Gordon to discuss strategies for breaking into the UK legal market as a foreign-qualified lawyer and it was truly impactful. Gordon has a wealth of knowledge on the UK legal landscape and he helped me refine and sharpen my strategies. He was patient, took the time to answer all my questions and shared valuable insights from his own personal experiences. He is attentive, detailed in his responses and genuinely invested in guiding you forward. I would definitely recommend working with him.”

“Gordon provided a friendly and insightful mentoring session. He was full of helpful advice, and willing to share valuable insights. I really appreciated his honesty, and confidently say that the advice given was easy to understand and implement. I thoroughly enjoyed our session and would recommend it to any aspiring or future lawyers, for helpful tips and just general advice.”

"I had the pleasure of working with Gordon during a one-hour coaching session, and it was truly the best decision I’ve made in my job search. He was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly insightful. His advice was tailored, actionable, and gave me real clarity.

Thank you, Gordon. I’m very grateful for your support!"

“Gordon has great insights especially for international candidates. His approach to pitching international experience as a differentiating factor (instead of a hurdle to overcome), as well as his recommendations on what experiences would personally improve my CV stood out to me. I will definitely be following his advice.”

"Gordon was great! Super helpful and provided much needed valuable resources for interview preparation."

“I recently got a 1:1 consultation with Gordon and it was a really great session. He cleared my doubts regarding the training contracts and SQE exam. I recommend international students and aspiring solicitors to get a consultation with Gordon. He will show you a clear path for your career and will clear your doubts.”

“Gordon is a repository of knowledge. I have started feeling more confident in my experience and skills after starting coaching with Gordon. He can understand and relate to issues faced while entering the legal sector and is able to provide guidance specific to a person’s skillset.”

“Very well broken down interview addressing most of burning questions. Being a Ugandan (country in East Africa), Gordon made me realize the odds of me getting a training contract. He was truthful in that regard but he also gave me tips on how to improve my chances of getting a training contract in London.

Most definitely, this was a worthwhile learning experience.”

“Gordon has great industry insights and gives an honest picture of possible career progression in UK and other markets. Hearing from a lawyer who has been through the process and worked at an International Law firm is definitely helpful. Its worth noting that he was himself an international student who made it Big in the highly competitive UK market. There's definitely something helpful you can expect from him.”

"Gordon takes his time to listen and provide you with advice that is carefully tailored to suit your context and aspirations. One can appreciate the breadth of his experience just after one phone call. I’ll enthusiastically recommend him to any lawyer looking to penetrate the UK market."

“Gordon has provided very thoughtful insight on how the corporate law field works, his consultation session is really helpful in giving me confidence to make career-defining decisions during my transition towards specializing corporate law. I am very grateful to hear from a person with such abundant experience in the field on how to best navigate my legal career!”