I'm a future trainee with Clifford Chance.
Just a heads up for those applying to the VS/TC, and I am sure you've heard this already, but definitely attend one of their many open days (and build your network whilst you're there). You can thereafter put the Open Day as one of your "work...
Hey!
So I broke my personal statement down into four parts: (i) why commercial law, (ii) why Freshfields for me, (iii) distinguishing aspects of the Training Programme and (iv) why me.
I gave some-what equal weighting to each part but focused on part (iv) and tried to make my application stand...
Try to be more personable and less formulaic/rehearsed and have fun with it! They're looking for people they think can fit into the firm culture.
I'm doing law
Hi Nichol,
I completed the Freshfields AC last month and was successful.
1) Written exercise:
You will be asked to read through a draft e-mail by the partner to the client and be asked to check for (i) spelling and grammar (ii) style and tone (iii) any uncertainty in the phrasing and (iv)...
After several rejections post-interviews at other MC firms, I finally received a TC offer from CC!
The application process is both mentally and emotionally draining. Don't get disheartened when you receive a rejection; use it as a way to improve and further develop yourself. Take in the...
Hi, the 2018-2019 application questions for the winter vac scheme are as follow:
1. Tell us about your experience of teamwork and the impact you have had on these teams, whether from your work, studies or other roles and responsibilities. Include how you have balanced your various commitments...
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