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  1. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi everyone, Well, it's a pretty uncertain time right now. For anyone currently in the middle of the recruitment process, don't panic. Although law firms won't have all the answers you want right now, recruitment will continue, just at a later time. As most firms are recruiting well in...
  2. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Congratulations @Alice G! Really pleased for you. All your hard work has paid off.
  3. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    19/20 Post App/AC... What next?

    If it helps, we recorded a video about what to do if your applications have been rejected. You can watch it here: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2019/02/26/if-your-training-contract-appications-are-rejected-whiteboard-wednesday/ Good luck, and don't give up!
  4. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi, You're at no disadvantage if you are studying at a non-UK university. Most of our trainees have studied their undergraduate degree in the UK, but that's not part of our recruitment criteria. I hope that explains. Thanks, Paul
  5. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Deadlines

    Only 5 days left to apply for our Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. If you need some help with applications or interviews, you can find lots of information here: 100 Ways to Improve your Training Contract Application -...
  6. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi Nour, Great question! I'm quite relaxed as to how you answer that third question - I'm really just looking to see what you are interested in and what you enjoy doing. I would say it's best to talk about 2 or 3 things rather than bullet point an extensive list though. I hope that helps...
  7. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Deadlines

    Do you know if you are eligible to apply for a vacation scheme with Shearman & Sterling this year? If you want to check, we've set-up this automated guide here: https://m.me/ShearmanandSterlingUKGraduates?ref=w1081182 This will open in Facebook Messenger and you can then choose the options...
  8. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Deadlines

    Hi Jim, Good question. A vacation scheme application is to join the UK training contract programme in London. You can do secondments during your training contact (New York, Brussels, Abu Dhabi etc) but essentially you are training and qualifying in the London office. Thanks, Paul
  9. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Deadlines

    Hi Aaron, Yes, it's non-rolling for us. Thanks, Paul
  10. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Deadlines

    Thanks @Jaysen That's right, our Spring & Summer vacation scheme deadline is approaching - midnight on Sunday 19th January 2020. This year we are recruiting all our training contract places via our vacation schemes. This will be the final chance to apply in this academic year. If you have...
  11. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi all, I sometimes find that people struggle to understand how law firms compete against each other and how smaller firms are successful in a market that seems dominated by large firms. I've tried to explain this here...
  12. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi Daniele, Certainly in London, you'll find that MC firms will have more management structure than US firms - but that's often due to the size of the firms. As US law firms tend to be smaller than MC law firms, the way the firms are managed will differ. I think it's fair to say that in...
  13. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hello, Great question! But, I think I should start by clarifying the position re first-year module grades. We don't place a particular emphasis on first-year marks, it's just that we evaluate all modules across all years broadly the same. I would say that 'Contract Law' is the module we pay the...
  14. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi Daniele, Good question. In large law firms, you can find that people have a narrower specialism. e.g. as a tax lawyer you might solely specialise in tax law relating to pensions. This is largely due to the size of the law firm and how the firm decides to structure its teams. At smaller law...
  15. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi, Yes, I see this quite often in application forms. Experiences such as open days can be put in the work experience section. Things that are more extra-curricular, such as university society involvement, would be best placed in the extra-curricular question. Thanks, Paul
  16. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi Zhang, Thanks for the question. This comes up a lot. Here's my take on it. Law firms don't make their decisions based on what university people attended. They do look at academics though e.g. A-Levels, and there is a correlation between academics and the universities people attend. I always...
  17. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Hi - we evaluate all university grades equally. Out of interest - which universities do you think mark harsher? How is this being determined? Just interested to know. Thanks, Paul
  18. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

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    Honestly - it really doesn't matter what degree you study. Absolutely no need to change courses. You might find that studying Anthropology makes your applications stand out ;) Thanks, Paul
  19. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    No problem Soliha, I have just the video for you: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2018/05/09/international-qualifications-training-contract-application-whiteboard-wednesday/ Thanks, Paul
  20. Paul - Shearman & Sterling

    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi Camilla, We don't actually have a cut off mark for contract law. It's an important module and one we look at closely, but we look at applications forms holistically. The rest of your application could well make a difference. Don't be put off applying because of this. Thanks, Paul

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