I dont think thats an inconsistency. In fact its even better that you have multiple interests in the firm. The Early Careers team will definitely understand that you cant fit everything into the first question given the 100-word limit so I think expanding on your interests in the other firms section is ideal. Might be a good idea to include strength in IP in the other firms question too just to tie it back as your primary reason.
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Hoping for positive news for everyone this week! 🤞🏼🙏🏼
Heya congrats! I’m waiting to hear if I’ve got through to this stage, if you don’t mind, when did you hear back about progressing after the test?Hello, could someone be so kind and offer some advice for the Dentons Video Interview? This is the first time I've gotten to this stage and I'm not sure what to expect. Thank you
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Hi all, just have a question regarding the following Goodwin application question - 'Please briefly summarise anything else that you would like to add which you think is relevant to your application. This can be positions of responsibility, extra-curricular activities and achievements or academic awards or scholarships. Max 200 words'
I finished my undergraduate degree in 2019 and my law degree in 2022, so I was wondering whether it makes sense to include any extracurricular activities (particularly related to the latter degree such as pro bono volunteering) that I have done during these degrees or whether the question is more so geared towards my current extracurriculars and positions of responsibility.
I finished my undergraduate degree in 2019 and my law degree in 2022, so I was wondering whether it makes sense to include any extracurricular activities (particularly related to the latter degree such as pro bono volunteering) that I have done during these degrees or whether the question is more so geared towards my current extracurriculars and positions of responsibility.
For context: They said they will get back today!
Stressing me out! 😭
i am so sorry to hear that. when did you apply tho if you dont mind me asking
summer scheme, I applied 1st of december
Okay, thank you. I am so sorry to hear this and all the best for other apps - you will hear something positive!
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I do not have any specific information but I would not be surprised if this were the case, as Sullivan & Cromwell is part of this particular category of so-called 'traditional' white-shoe NY firms, some of which are said to be quite focused on academics (such as Cleary Gottlieb, Davis Polk, and Debevoise). In On its Vault page (which centers on US-recruitment but may also be indicative of wider recruiting philosophy), an associate is quoted as saying that "the hiring committee heavily focuses hiring decisions on grades".
On the firm's UK recruitment page, there is once again an emphasis on academic excellence "The Firm seeks trainees who have strong academic credentials (including a projected or achieved First or Upper Second Class honours degree, or equivalent) and an excellent prior academic record". While the 2.1 is mentioned as an example of "strong academic credentials", I suspect a low 2.1 is more of a minimum result you need to be considered rather than what the average grade a successful candidate will have.
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