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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

    And 2. But ok. Just seemed a little overkill to talk about each point in such a long way but if that’s what they’re after then sure. How many individual achievements/extracurriculars would you mention using this structure then? A brief paragraph on each? Sorry for all the questions!
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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

    Just a question on using the STAR structure, would you use it for every single point, so for example discuss a particular instance in which you made a difference as social secretary of a uni society?
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    Oh great, thank you very much for clarifying. I was about to start worrying!
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    So they’re sending out invites but it’s not rolling? How does that work?
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    How is everybody coping with uni and applications and interviews?

    Completely echo @Sandrou I think dedicating your weekends to apps is the best way to go about it. And scheduling 1-2 hours in weekday evenings if possible - I have a full time job now so this definitely helps me.
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    Name-dropping

    I totally understand where you're coming from as I'm in a similar boat myself. But I wouldn't say it's a disadvantage, as there are plenty of other things you can bring to the table so to speak. E.g. if they have a strong private equity practice, you could go to a talk or something about that...
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    Law Firm Cover Letter

    The basic structure I've been told to use is: why law why this firm in particular (and can include why you would want to train there too as firms like W&C, Jones Day want to see this) why you I got an interview at Jones Day based on that structure if that helps!
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    Your biggest weakness

    Out of interest, although you don't have to say obviously, but what did you say?
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    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

    Does anyone know about Skadden?
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    What skills are essential to be a trainee and how do you demonstrate these?

    Being proactive, project management, problem-solving. And because it's a small firm, the teams will be much smaller to, so being able to take greater ownership of tasks.
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    CV Length

    Thank you! I have a lot of work experience as I've worked since I was about 17, but naturally not all of that is relevant. My main concern was including extra-curriculars. But you make a very good point
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    CV Length

    Just a question regarding those firms that require you to submit a CV. Is it better to have a one page CV or 2? I'd drafted one of 2 pages, but sent it to my careers advisor at uni and she insisted it had to be 1... Looking for any advice on the matter! Thanks!
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