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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Should work experience of under a week be included in the work experience section? Also if so, is it better to group this for example open days together and company presentations together? Sorry if this is a very basic question, I am doubting myself after a graduate recruiter said it should...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I recently applied to Baker McKenzie and mentioned I had completed the virtual internship program. However I completed the virtual internship this summer using my university email address. I have since graduated and applied for the vacation scheme using my personal email. Is this...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I was wondering how many words I should use in Clifford Chance's work experience section for each entry? I understand the firm stresses detail and making the most of that section but I don't want to make it too long winded either. Would 250-300 words be expected or about right?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great, thanks a lot! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, For Reed Smith's question "Please give details of any prizes, awards or stipends etc. you have won or been granted, numbering them 1 to 5 (you need not include your degree here)", is it best to give five but in limited detail? Or outline less awards such as 2/3 but go into more detail...
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    Work experience part of applications

    Hi, Not sure if this is a daft question but when you do the work experience section do you do it chronologically based on the date you started the work or the date you finished the work? For example, I worked as a student ambassador from January 2017 to July 2020. Should this be one of the...
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    Clifford Chance Paralegal Interview

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone has any experience of a paralegal interview at Clifford Chance?
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    Legal CV Structure/Content

    Thank you!
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    Legal CV Structure/Content

    Hi, sorry to add to this old thread. I was wondering if a personal profile is advisable within a legal CV for paralegal roles? I've heard conflicting advice from different sources.
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    PwC Legal Summer Vacation Scheme 2020

    Yes this was the same for me
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    PwC Online Testing

    Thank you for responding. I got an invitation to it this morning
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    PwC Online Testing

    How quickly after completing the situational judgement test did you hear about the Careers Unlocked test? I did mine a few hours ago and have heard nothing
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I'm in the same boat with Baker McKenzie
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    Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20

    Will do, you too!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congratulations!! I hope you don't mind me asking when you applied? I applied towards the end of December and am worried that may have been too late
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    Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20

    Great thank you,I keep hoping no news is good news
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    Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Pinsent Masons after completing the psychometric test? I applied to the Leeds office
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Pinsent Masons after completing the psychometric test?

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