Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows whether Simmons & Simmons considers the application form along with the SJT when sending out VI + test invites. The question they had on their application form was quite a common one and since I'm still in the process of writing applications I just want to make sure I'm approaching the question correctly.
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Has anyone completed the application for Browne Jacobson? I am so baffled at one of the questions and how answer it!
'Our National Powerhouse strategy is made up using three separate pillars: 1) Being at the forefront of societies biggest issues, 2) Our personality, approach & values and 3) Making Connections. The third pillar, Making Connections, will see our firm encourage all employees to build an active network of contacts. Internally that means working more closely and making wider referrals to colleagues, but externally it means helping make connections between clients (for example we introduced one client, a PPE equipment provider, with a healthcare client desperately in need of PPE supplies) or making connections within the communities we operate in. Please can you give an example where you used your own network or contacts to make an introduction to a 3rd party that lead to positive action (that would not have happened without you intervening) (max 250 words)?'
I have completed four applications now but I really don't think I have any experience I can use to directly answer this question? Any help would be a life saver, thanks guys
Questions such as these just encourage fabricating examples like what even is this haha
Yes, I’m pretty sure they review the two together
As they say they cannot review the application without a completed SJT response. Hope that helps!
Just received the anticipated PFO from Gowling.
Hi guys, I just received Taylor Wessing's invite to the Artic Shore assessment! I was just wondering whether this is automatic or not?
Has anyone heard anything from Bird&Bird or Mayer Brown after the WG and situational tests? Sent both before Christmas haven’t heard anything.
From my understanding Barristers are often self-employed, meaning as a solicitor you have more financial job security. I think this is a particularly important career consideration especially given the effects of the current pandemic. In addition to this, consider the different types of work each takes on. I have the understanding that Solicitors can now have the option to train as 'solicitor advocates' meaning they have rights of audience, similar to Barristers. Moreover, Barristers are often instructed as External Counsel to law firms, as opposed to direct solicitors.
Please correct me if my understanding is incorrect! But some ideas to think about.
Congratz on the interview!
I would normally start off by saying I considered working as a Barrister for x y z e.g. speaking in court would be exciting but preferred to become a solicitor to build client relationships (working on matters from the beginning to the end and responsible for day to day client needs), being part of a firm and the business development side of things later on in your career and that I did not want to be restricted to litigious as opposed to transactional work early on in my career.
Those are just a couple of suggestions that could be built upon but I am sure others have interesting insights they could help you with
Gowling rejection! Really not surprised considering I scored below 30% of that shape thing. Non verbal has never been my strengths!! Onto the next.
does anyone know if Taylor Wessing has this critical thinking bit with the shapes at the end? Need to practice it if it does but I’ve heard it’s just the regular sky rise games
does anyone know if Taylor Wessing has this critical thinking bit with the shapes at the end? Need to practice it if it does but I’ve heard it’s just the regular sky rise games
Also Gowling rejection (turns out popping balloons is not my strength!) but definitely learnt a lot about covid’s impact on law firms whilst researching for the question.
Bird & Bird WG invite and invitation to BCLP’s insight event.
Bird & Bird WG invite
and invitation to BCLP’s insight event.Also Gowling rejection (turns out popping balloons is not my strength!) but definitely learnt a lot about covid’s impact on law firms whilst researching for the question.
Bird & Bird WG invite
Congrats on Bird & Bird, when did you apply?
Think a good answer to this is one that comes from experience (although it is hard enough to get that in this legal route, let alone one you don't actually want to work in!). Something that has always deterred me from being a barrister is that I have experience in customer/client facing roles and so wanted a career where I can build and sustain client relationships throughout the whole deal/project, compared to a barrister who is just required as needed and so dips in and out of the relationship.
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It’s difficult to guide you on this, but think about the differences in a solicitor and barristers role, responsibilities, workload, environment and employment structure, and focus on what a career as a solicitor can give you that is aligned to your personal preferences that a career as a barrister will not.
hey everyone, just received a video interview for Watson Farley & Williams. is anyone willing to share any insight into this? thanks a lot!
Hi-I would be v grateful if anyone who has completed the Bird & Bird VI this cycle could offer any insights/advice?
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