Hi Ricky. Can I ask how soon you received the VI invite after completing the WG test? Thanks.
Last cycle I received the VI invite four or five days after submitting the WG, if that helps!
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Hi Ricky. Can I ask how soon you received the VI invite after completing the WG test? Thanks.
Hello! Looking for advice re: the following question
What key attributes do you believe are necessary to become a successful lawyer?
More specifically, am I just supposed to list them or should I also provide some evidence that I have those skills?
Hi Ola,
What's pretty interesting about this question is that you have the scope to mention both industries/sectors you're interested in and any practice areas. I tend to think of sectors as areas that clients operate in (example: retail, energy, private equity etc) and departments as areas that the law firm provides legal services in (example: corporate, banking, disputes, real estate etc.)
I wouldn't split my answer into the two parts that you have mentioned just because I agree that there would be significant overlap and that simply focusing on clients/deals without substantiating your interest in them throughout runs the risk of simply regurgitating information already out there on the firm. Personally I would pick one sector and one practice area and then expand on why they interest me by tying it to any tangible experiences I have in those areas (for example through work experience, any modules I've done at universities, or any workshops or case studies I've attended with other firms).
I hope that gives you some ideas!
I'm finishing my application to White & Case (a little behind- I know!) and they ask "Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)". Since they don't specify bullet-points, is it ok to write out in full the events that I have attended? (Eg. "In 2019, I was invited to attend open days at X and Y firms.")
HI, Holly. Do you by chance still remember how soon you got the VI invite after completing the WG test? Thanks.
Hi - thanks for your advice! The word count for this question is 500, would you still only talk about one sector and one practice area?Hi Ola,
What's pretty interesting about this question is that you have the scope to mention both industries/sectors you're interested in and any practice areas. I tend to think of sectors as areas that clients operate in (example: retail, energy, private equity etc) and departments as areas that the law firm provides legal services in (example: corporate, banking, disputes, real estate etc.)
I wouldn't split my answer into the two parts that you have mentioned just because I agree that there would be significant overlap and that simply focusing on clients/deals without substantiating your interest in them throughout runs the risk of simply regurgitating information already out there on the firm. Personally I would pick one sector and one practice area and then expand on why they interest me by tying it to any tangible experiences I have in those areas (for example through work experience, any modules I've done at universities, or any workshops or case studies I've attended with other firms).
I hope that gives you some ideas!
Has anyone heard from Mishcon post VI?
Hi guys! I was just wondering whether my understanding of this question is correct.
'What will drive you to succeed at TW?'
Is this almost a why the firm question? Would I link why I want to work at/what draws me to the firm with how this would keep me motivated? Thanks in advance
Hi - thanks for your advice! The word count for this question is 500, would you still only talk about one sector and one practice area?
Perfect, thanks so muchOh! Thanks for letting me know I'd still probably only mention about three max because again I think you'd really need to go into detail about why those things interest you.
In a cover letter or other application answer, what is the correct way to talk about a firm.
a) referring to them in the third person. So saying for example Linklaters has exciting work and their ability
b) referring to them in the second person. For example, linklaters has exciting work and your ability
I see a more commonly on most applications and always thought this was the right way. But I was watching a shearman webinar and they said option a Is a language technique that isn’t correct? Would love some insight
I've not even heard back post-app *insert sad emoji*
When did you do it? I did mine just now but last year they took 4 months to get back to me though understandably they were dealing with the COVID pandemic so needed to make new arrangements! Hopefully it will be sooner than thatHas anyone heard from Mishcon post VI?
I spoke to my careers service about this question and they said to approach it similar to 'why this firm?' and 'why me?' questions. But the wording of the question is vague so of course it is open to interpretation!I think the focus of your answer should be you and not the firm. What will drive you to stay motivated when the job gets demanding? You could use any examples from your past experiences.
Hey everyone, for the Ropes & Gray application, I noticed that there is no work experience section and also no question regarding skills/ extra-curriculars/ interests etc., there is just one question asking 'What three proposals would you make to the Partnership if you were Chairperson of Ropes & Gray?'. However, on their website, they say that in your app form 'you should make the most of your experiences, highlighting what you have gained from them and how this might apply to the skills required for a career at Ropes & Gray'. I'm pretty confused as I don't think that question allows you to talk about yourself (except maybe very briefly). Does anyone have any insight into this?
Thank you Paul! I realised I interpreted it wrongly, thanks again for clearing it upHi @M1999
Might be best if I chip in here to explain. The point I make is about consistency. I often see candidates refer to the firm in the singular in one sentence and then in the plural in the next sentence.
It's easily done, but best to be consistent.
I hope that explains.
Paul