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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

The feedback email advises that they look for the certain competencies in the application form. I'm gonna share this below as I'm sure it will apply to plenty of firms. My problem is I can't be certain where I fell short given that I've graduated with 2:1s across the board, completed the...
- FM302989
- Post #5,700
- Oct 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I applied for the Winter Vac Scheme on 30.09. You then have 7 days to do the tests which I did on 04.10. I passed these then my application was 'under review'
- FM302989
- Post #5,698
- Oct 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Just received my rejection from Herbert Smith Freehills. Gutted and seriously frustrated given how long this took around full-time work...alas, onto the next and to (probably) a better opportunity
- FM302989
- Post #5,696
- Oct 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Herbert Smith Freehills App

Rejected myself now too. Gutted and seriously frustrated given how long this took around full-time work...alas, onto the next and to (probably) a better opportunity
- FM302989
- Post #129
- Oct 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Personally I aim for no more than 500 words (not saying it has to be 500 words or close if it doesn't need to be). But I agree with Jessica, most cover letters should be no more than a page long, but it also depends on any instructions the firm gives you
- FM302989
- Post #5,659
- Oct 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Nothing yet my dude!
- FM302989
- Post #5,619
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Same here. I've not heard anything since I applied back in Summer
- FM302989
- Post #5,618
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Is the test under timed conditions? If so, they normally give you a fair amount of time to read and think about each question with time to spare. Have a look at some free practice questions on Assessment Day to really familiarise yourself with how each type of question works. Once you've done...
- FM302989
- Post #5,511
- Oct 16, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Just received a rejection from Arnold & Porter 5 months after I applied. Keep going Kings
- FM302989
- Post #5,506
- Oct 16, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Herbert Smith Freehills App

I passed the tests with Herbert Smith Freehills, or 'passed their benchmark', whatever the term is! Anyone had any update from Herbert Smith's with regards to Assessment Centres? Just conscious because the website says they'll be arranged in November and I'll need time off work
- FM302989
- Post #127
- Oct 16, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Simmons & Simmons, I received my rejection at 19:30 Sunday night, didn't pass their test. Yet I passed the same types of tests with Herbert Smith Freehills, alas! Anyone had any update from Herbert Smith's with regards to Assessment Centres? Just conscious because the website says they'll be...
- FM302989
- Post #5,501
- Oct 16, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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