This is what Freshfields’ email said: “You will be invited to complete the Law Online Assessment on 27 January 2025 after the application window has closed.”
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I got invited for the VI last week and the deadline for mine was tonight
Received invite for Bristows VI. Any tips greatly appreciated!
Hi everyone! This is my first time posting on this forum and also my first time ever getting a VI invite!! Please could I get any tips on Bristows VI? or any tips in general on how to prepare, what kind of questions to prepare, etc.? Thank you so much and I wish everyone all the best!! <3
Annual leave. Just think about conflicts in the VS firm and your current employer.
I don't think it is unethical, as your career goal is to become a solicitor. If your employer does not offer training toward this goal, you will definitely look elsewhere.
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Does Baker Mckenzie offer online assessment centres? I live overseas so cannot go in person. I cannot find this information on their website
Hi everyone! Hope everyone is coping ok and getting through this cycle as best you can 💖
Just wondering if anyone, past or present, progressed with Ropes and Gray and might be able to give any pointers on the application. It’s a real favourite of mine but my grades are poor (reasons for it but still…). My USP is work experience but that isn’t presentable. How do I write an answer compelling enough to get through to next stages with naff grades? I need to work extra hard in my answer to stand out positively so would really appreciate any insight or guidance at all.
Thank you so much in advance 🙏 unfortunately I’ve not progressed beyond app really so can’t share much by way of insights but I’ll happily offer moral support in abundance! X
Just wondering if anyone, past or present, progressed with Ropes and Gray and might be able to give any pointers on the application. It’s a real favourite of mine but my grades are poor (reasons for it but still…). My USP is work experience but that isn’t presentable. How do I write an answer compelling enough to get through to next stages with naff grades? I need to work extra hard in my answer to stand out positively so would really appreciate any insight or guidance at all.
Thank you so much in advance 🙏 unfortunately I’ve not progressed beyond app really so can’t share much by way of insights but I’ll happily offer moral support in abundance! X
Hi everyone! How would you advise to complete the Freshfields' work experience section? Is it alright to list my duties as "engaged in.... assited in..." ? Also, do you think it is a big issue if my motivational letter is 870 instead of 850 words?
They do. I did one last year. Just email grad rec about it.
According to their website, the assessment centre are held in person in the London office (https://uk-graduates.bakermckenzie.com/support/application-process/).
If you cannot travel to the UK, you can ask for arrangements. Global firms like Baker might be open to offering you a virtual AC.
If you are starting it from scratch now then I’m not sure because the deadline is tomorrow. 😭
I guess it depends on how fast you are able to write a good application. 🥲
I decided against applying myself because of the short time frame that was left. 🥲
I guess it depends on how fast you are able to write a good application. 🥲
I decided against applying myself because of the short time frame that was left. 🥲
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Annual leave or unpaid - it’s not unethical because you will likely have to tell them anyway since most contracts include a clause saying you can’t undertake paid employment elsewhere without consent
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