How do I get a training contract with a big UK solicitors firm?

I am an American working on my Bachelor of laws from the OU right now. I want to get a job with a big UK firm, preferably one that deals w/ arbitration/mediation. I've got a pretty good resume and am getting pretty good grades so far; I think that a 2:1 shouldn't be a problem. I speak good German and I am working on becoming fluent. I have 8 years work experience with the US Army. Any suggestions on what I should do or any firms that I should look at? What are my chances?

What is a VPN?

VPN is (Virtual Private Network) were first used by companies to enable their employees to securely access internal systems such as email remotely (e.g. from home or while on business trips). Today they are increasingly being used for personal use by individuals to protect their privacy while online in public places (e.g. when using the wi-fi connection in a cafe) or in a country where the internet is censored / blocked (e.g. China, Saudi Arabia…).