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  1. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi everyone, If you have any questions you would like to ask ahead of our vacation scheme deadline on Sunday, I'll be checking this forum all this week, so feel free to ask and I'll reply. Thanks, Paul
  2. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @Dwight There tends to be very little difference in competitiveness for vacation schemes. I wouldn't let this affect which of the schemes you want to apply for. We recruit 15 trainees per intake - so 15 in 2023, 15 in 2014 etc. I hope that explains. Thanks, Paul
  3. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @hopefullylaw2000 Thanks for your question. Yes, we always consider mitigating circumstances, so don't let this hold you back from applying. Thanks, Paul
  4. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Yes, what @Jessica Booker said!
  5. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @keepmewherethelightis Thanks for the question. I'm afraid it's as straightforward as it says in the FAQs. We can't offer VISAs for a two-week vacation scheme. All our schemes will be running in-person in our London office this academic year. I hope that explains. Paul
  6. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    To celebrate Black History Month, we are running an online panel event with a number of our black lawyers. This event is for aspiring black solicitors and we invite you to join us to hear insights from our lawyers, who are at various stages in their career, on what Black History Month means to...
  7. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Advice on Shearman & Sterling Open Day Application

    Hi @YJyj The open day is open to everyone (undergraduates, postgraduates, graduates etc) who is interested in knowing more about Shearman & Sterling. We do have an event specifically for 1st year students called Head Start - so that might be a better option for people who are only starting to...
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    Hi @LateralLawyer I think this is a great question. I also do lateral recruitment (as well as grad rec) so know a bit about this. Here are my thoughts: Each of the US firms you've listed will be different. Not all US firms are the same, in the same way that not all UK firms are the same...
  9. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi everyone, Our next series of university presentation dates are now confirmed. We will be running online and in-person events covering "Everything you need to know to apply for Training Contracts with US law firms". You can book your place here: https://shearman.eventbrite.co.uk/
  10. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @Taz For your work experience entries, it's best to write a paragraph simply explaining what the work experience was, key duties, responsibilities, achievements etc. No need to link everything back to becoming a trainee. Thanks, Paul
  11. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @Dwight The assessment centre is built into the vacation scheme, so you will do the assessment centre exercises during your two weeks with us. Thanks, Paul
  12. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's right - our applications are due to open tomorrow, 2nd September. Thanks, Paul
  13. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @corplaw0702 It's difficult for me to say. It's your visa, so you need to figure out what you are allowed to do. The vacation schemes are full-time (for 2-weeks), so it doesn't look like you can as a working week is usually 35 hours, but as I said, it's a little difficult for me to advise...
  14. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @Dwight - yes, 250 words per answer.
  15. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Personally, I'd prefer to see paralegal work experience over a LLM given that scenario.
  16. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Yes, it depends on the COVID situation, but the plan is to run them in-person as our preferred option.
  17. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @summer207 We've actually changed the date of our Summer Vacation Scheme. It will now run from 21 June - 1 July, so you should be ok. Further details here: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/opportunities/vacation-schemes/ Thanks, Paul
  18. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @nehasunil88 Thanks for the question. It's clear you have already made an excellent choice - planning to apply to Shearman & Sterling! Re the SQE - all law firms will be moving to this in the next couple of years with there being a transitional period. Studying the SQE will not be a...
  19. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @Dwight The application questions are detailed in the video. Yes, all of our schemes are open to final year students, whether they are studying law or not. Thanks, Paul
  20. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi @k.k Yes we have minimum academic requirements (most firms do). If a candidate has mitigating circumstances that have affected their academic performance, then we will absolutely take this into consideration. Thanks, Paul

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