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  1. yanerlim

    How to answer ''Tell us about yourself question''?

    Instead of just going through your CV, I would suggest mentioning things you couldn't put into your CV such as the experiences you've gained from your extracurricular activities, what skills you've learnt and developed etc, and how your role has benefitted the organisation as a whole
  2. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Shearman said they will get back to us after 4th Nov, I heard back a rejection from a&o so if you haven’t heard back, it may be good news!
  3. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thanks for the info! I applied 26th September but haven’t heard back anything :s
  4. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi, when did you hear back from bclp?
  5. yanerlim

    Firm updates following submission of applications

    Thank you for the new thread @Selma95, the above quote was from an old thread and this was the firms I have heard back from.
  6. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm unsure about TC application. But I applied for a winter vac scheme, and did not need to take a test for Hogan Lovells.
  7. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi there, I passed all tests except for Linklaters. So this means I have been rejected by other firms apart from Links based on the review of my applications.
  8. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Stumbled upon this comment on one of the threads and that video motivated me loads hahaha
  9. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    So far these are the firms I heard back (All rejection, so if you haven't heard back from these firms it may be good news???) Jones Day Linklaters (Failed Test) Hogan Lovells Herbert Smith Freehills Allen and Overy Simmons and Simmons
  10. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    As interviewing and AC season is coming upon us, I wanted to start a thread for us to share whether we have heard back about any successful applications, as well as provide each other support and tips for upcoming interviews and ACs! So far I have only heard back from rejections and waiting for...
  11. yanerlim

    BCLP - listing your achievements, positions of responsibilities etc;

    I did the same application, the structure I went with was year, role, responsibilities.
  12. yanerlim

    List of non-Visa Sponsor Firms

    I am unsure as to why they emailed me with that information, but if you have attended the video interviews after you indicated your visa status, the firm is likely to sponsor. It'll be great if you can update us regarding your friend's situation whether there are any problems with an offer and...
  13. yanerlim

    List of non-Visa Sponsor Firms

    were they offered a training contract?
  14. yanerlim

    List of non-Visa Sponsor Firms

    Hello KYip26, sorry I didn't reply your question above, I didn't see a notification for this thread! I emailed their graduate recruitment team. The email is as follows: I rote, Hello, I am an international LLM student who has a keen interest in training with your firm. However, prior to my...
  15. yanerlim

    List of non-Visa Sponsor Firms

    Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know how to edit thread titles?
  16. yanerlim

    Why does a career in a city law firm interest you?

    I recently stumbled upon this question from a Sidley Austin application. "Why does a career in a city law firm interest you?" I know it is a straight forward question, but it as almost too straight forward, I was at a loss for words. A few things I can think of are a wide breadth of legal work...
  17. yanerlim

    Best law fair freebies?

    Osborne Clarke has some pretty dank water bottles
  18. yanerlim

    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

    You can add Trowers and Hamlins to the don't list!

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