application advice

  1. Anusha07

    Spelling error on vac scheme application

    Hi - just submitted an application for a Vacation Scheme and noticed that I spelled the firm name incorrectly (“Mischon” instead of “Mishcon”) in one of the answers - twice. Not sure how, I believe I made the typo once and autocorrect took it like that from there. Should I email the firm and...
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    Extra curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance question

    Hello everyone, I am applying to multiple TCs with non-law background. So I apologize if this question is very basic. 1. For extracurricular activities I didn't participate in any activities due to covid can I put part-time jobs (working at 7-11) as extracurricular? 2. In my free time I...
  3. Andrei Radu

    A Guide to Building a Winning Application Strategy

    Introduction This post is meant to serve you as a definitive guide to crafting your optimal application strategy. As it is quite lengthy, I have divided it into five subsections for you to navigate according to your interests: Why do you need an application strategy? How many law firms should...
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    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    what practice area is sidley austin known for

    hello everyone, what practice area is sidley austin known for? and please don't say "just google".on their websites, almost all firms depict that they practice in all sectors and industries, but the market knows what the market knows. i have interned at a law firm in my non-UK country..they...
  5. xenchia

    Taylor Wessing Open Day Application

    I am applying for an open day at Taylor Wessing. I wanted to ask whether this would be the correct approach for answering questions like this. The second question in the application has a word limit of 300 words. The question asks, what questions would you put to our lawyers? I do not feel I...
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    Law Masters Advice

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone would be able to offer some advice on writing a masters application for law, preferably a General LLM. If anyone has any tips or would be happy to share sample personal statements for this, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you
    • agx
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    • application advice law masters masters personal statement
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  7. K

    CV section: bullet points or paragraph?

    I was under the impression that the CV section of one's application should be kept succinct, and well, in CV-like form with bullet points. However, a friend who has been successful in securing a TC at a top firm told me she had written out her work experience more elaborately, as an explanatory...
  8. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
    • BJosh1928
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    • application advice assessment centre assessment centre case study commercial awareness interview prep magic circle training contract us law firm vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  9. R

    Applications to Stephenson Harwood VS - A-Levels

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd pose a question here, hoping for some answers from anyone who has applied to SH (or any other firm). I noticed that SH does not specify a minimum requirement for A-levels on Legal Cheek. However, I'm curious if this holds true based on the experiences of those who have...
    • R-0
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    • a level application application advice bad a levels law firms stephenson harwood
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  10. L

    Feeling a bit discouraged

    Hi guys, Just a bit of a self-pitying mind dump lol. I got pretty mediocre A-Level results, BBD, and I'm worried that these will hinder me with applications. It is a dream, of course, to work at a magic circle firm but are these grades going to prevent me from getting TC offers...
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    How to have a strong application?

    Hi everyone, I have decided to apply to vacation schemes with the next cycle, because I think (I'm fairly certain) that I haven't done enough in terms of anything that would actually allow me to have a strong application. I just wanted to post here to ask if anyone can offer some advice. I'm...
  12. S

    Application Questions as a Career Changer

    Question: Some application questions look specific to University students. How can one answer as a career changer? Some context: After I completed the LPC and failed to secure a training contract (a heartbreaking event after attending 7 assessment centres that year), I have been working...
  13. Corporate Slave

    Davis Polk Application Advice

    Hello everyone, I'm planning to apply to Davis Polk's summer vacation scheme. The application involves a CV and cover letter- does any successful applicant have any advice regarding the content, structure etc.? Any help is appreciated, thank you in advance!
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    Growing trend towards hiring Paralegals? E.g. Shoosmiths 2023…

    Hi all, Interested to hear what you think, a friend of mine and I were discussing applications recently and this topic came up. We have been noticing a growing trend among firms who seem to openly advertise vac schemes and TCs but then end up just hiring from paralegals. The friend in...
  15. E

    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
  16. S

    How important are LPC grades?

    Hey, So i started the LPC in 2022 (self funded). My whole year has been miserable for personal reasons (poor physical health, mental health, parents’ seperation, not being able to attend 70% of my SGSs). So i did the exams for my electives and a few core modules and for the first time in my...
    • Sayeema_k
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    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  17. celine02

    My journey to a TC - seeking advice on how to improve

    Hi everyone, I am currently a penultimate student studying law but has had an unsuccessful application cycle, and is starting a thread here to keep myself accountable and improve for next year's. I am also seeking advice on how to stay motivated throughout this summer while people around me go...
  18. E

    Unusual Mitigating Circumstances

    Hi, throwaway account because my other account may be personally identifiable. I have had nothing but PFOs for 2 years running, and not so much as an AC. I have a question about mitigating circumstances and how to present them. I'm afraid it's a bit of a rollercoaster. I had an interesting...
  19. ninadeoliveira

    LLM Personal Statement Help

    Hi all! :) I'm Nina and I'm a foreign qualified lawyer applying for a couple of LLM programs in London. I think I have a good chance of getting in since I meet all the requirements, but I'm really struggling to write my personal statement. I've tried so many times but I just end up deleting...
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    CMS 2022 Application Help

    Hi! There is a question on my CMS Academy application that I'm stuck on. The question asks 'In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy?'. Do I talk about innovation or seeking to understand the client holistically as knowing...

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