2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

[Jony]

So I got an acceptance to DLA Piper's open day but I'm assuming they aren't competitive this year because I only had to send in my CV?

 

[R1a01]

Rejection from BCLP

Just got BCLP and Latham rejection

I'm so sorry to hear that! when did you both submit your applications if you don't mind me asking

 

[MS2000]

I'm so sorry to hear that! when did you both submit your applications if you don't mind me asking

mine were both quite last minute

 

[Deleted member 8341]

I'm so sorry to hear that! when did you both submit your applications if you don't mind me asking

yeah mine would have been like deadline day

 

[MzM]

Has anyone heard anything from Gibson Dunn’s Open day?

nothing yet, I guess its gonna be quite fine!

 

[Emily Abrahams]

I'm assuming BCLP is not doing their test anymore? I thought we would be given an online test after submitting the application or do they give that after passing the first stage?

I just got sent an online test - but I also thought they weren't doing this anymore so I am confused

 

[R1a01]

yeah mine would have been like deadline day

Thanks for replying! did you have to do an online test for BCLP?

 

[Mo M]

For BCLP, they have introduced online testing again - Grad rec confirmed at an event I was at.

 

[Deleted member 8341]

Thanks for replying! did you have to do an online test for BCLP?

no i did not

 

[Deleted member 8341]

Did anyone get like a half invitation to DWF's Open Day? I got invited to the core talks only but not to the full open day?

 

[Rosettie]

Did anyone get like a half invitation to DWF's Open Day? I got invited to the core talks only but not to the full open day?

Yes I did! Wasn't sure if everyone who applied that didn't get on to the whole day got an invite to the core talks?

 

[Deleted member 8341]

Yes I did! Wasn't sure if everyone who applied that didn't get on to the whole day got an invite to the core talks?

I have no idea, I have an open day with Skadden where it looks like everyone who applied got in so it wouldn't surprise me if that is the case tbh. Either way its good for applications !

 

[Hermes123]

@Jessica Booker; May I ask what you would suggest to wear for a virtual open day if the firm did not provide any guidance?

Thank you.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker; May I ask what you would suggest to wear for a virtual open day if the firm did not provide any guidance?

Thank you.

You don't have to be a suited and booted - of you are a guy I would wear a collared shirt - but no need for a tie/jacket. In some ways women have it a lot easier as there's a lot of things they could wear that would look smart on camera. As long as your shoulders are covered and it isn't too low cut, you’ll generally be fine. I wear a t-shirt and cardigan most days on zoom and it looks smart where people can only see my neck and shoulders

 

[MzM]

Anyone heard back from Gibson? Starting to get a bit worried now

 

[CallumJR]

So I got an acceptance to DLA Piper's open day but I'm assuming they aren't competitive this year because I only had to send in my CV?

Which office did you apply to? I havent heard back :/

 

[33c]

Anyone heard from Gibson or Cooley?

 

[Jony]

Which office did you apply to? I havent heard back :/

London's office!

 

[nicole88]

Anyone heard from Gibson or Cooley?

Still waiting on both ...

 

[James5612]

Anyone heard from Gibson or Cooley?

Got Cooley late on Friday