That’s a good point. I suppose if I talk about a specific problem that the technology is trying to solve and link that to the impact that technology could have on the legal sector generally and A&O specifically, I could answer the question without being cliche.
Thanks Jessica. I think I found an interesting angle.
Best wishes,
Syafiq.
Hi Jessica,
By Africa, I specifically mean expanding into Africa particularly opening an office.
I speak about three key risks in my first paragraph, and what A&O should do in my second paragraph.
Thanks
Sure. I'll take note of this. Thank you.Only do this if it comes from a genuine interest, rather than trying to impress
Tread carefully. I saw answers like that 10 years ago.
Having also gone back and looked at the question , you are also not answering it.
Would you need to talk about how your chosen topic links to A&O? Is this implied? The question doesn't expressly ask you to relate to A&O
Would you need to talk about how your chosen topic links to A&O? Is this implied? The question doesn't expressly ask you to relate to A&O
I'm also curious about the "recent goal" question. Would an academic goal (i.e. do well in dissertation) be alright, or should the focus be on professional goals? I say this because I've never really worked in "professional" environments as such, instead doing manual labour at e.g. helping out gardening centres over the summer for extra cash (where I genuinely can't think of any notable goals I worked towards!).
Cheers.
Hi all,
I'm struggling to "Describe a recent goal you worked towards and specify in detail how you approached the achievement of that goal, including any lessons learned. (250 word limit)"! Is there a specific type of goal this question wants a description of, or can it be as mundane as, say, handling a complaint at work?
As regards "As the world of law evolves, adaptability is a crucial attribute for future lawyers to have. Describe a time you had to demonstrate adaptability to reach a positive outcome. What role did you play in the scenario and what was the outcome? Did you do anything you would consider innovative as part of the solution. (250 words)", I was considering drawing on a rather charming episode while working with children at a summer camp. Would this be ill-advised, even if it demonstrates the capacity to adapt to, in that case, unusual circumstances?
Thanks,
Josh
I'm also curious about the "recent goal" question. Would an academic goal (i.e. do well in dissertation) be alright, or should the focus be on professional goals? I say this because I've never really worked in "professional" environments as such, instead doing manual labour e.g. helping out gardening centres over the summer for extra cash (where I genuinely can't think of any notable goals I worked towards!).
Cheers.
Thank you both for your answers! Another thing I was wandering is whether the 30 day limit to fill out the application is the absolute deadline, or whether passing the deadline simply means you have to fill out the application form again from scratch (which shouldn't be an issue). When you log on to the site you seem to be able to start the application again alongside the saved, half complete application which implies the latter is true, but I'm not sure... I ask because I went on holiday for two weeks of those 30 days thinking that I'd do some over that period, but of course that didn't work out and I've found myself running out of time slightly.
Thanks.
I called grad rec with a couple of queries and this was one of them - you just need to make a fresh application on their system, it is not an issueThank you both for your answers! Another thing I was wandering is whether the 30 day limit to fill out the application is the absolute deadline, or whether passing the deadline simply means you have to fill out the application form again from scratch (which shouldn't be an issue). When you log on to the site you seem to be able to start the application again alongside the saved, half complete application which implies the latter is true, but I'm not sure... I ask because I went on holiday for two weeks of those 30 days thinking that I'd do some over that period, but of course that didn't work out and I've found myself running out of time slightly.
Thanks.
Hello! Have you heard back from A&O yet?Just finished the SJT and there was no immediate response via email that indicated whether pass/fail. Just letting everyone know
I was just wondering if someone could offer their opinion on the "change in the legal sector" question;
I'm currently writing an answer based on the UK's proposals (August 2018) for a new restructuring plan which facilitates a cross-class cram down and a moratorium etc etc.
Could this be regarded as a "change", or am I looking at the question too narrowly?
Thanks everyone!
Thank you so much Jessica, you're honestly a life saver!Yes, it’s a change if the proposals are still due to happen.
Just make sure you dejargon your answer (I had to google what you meant) and put it in your own words - the A&O story was the first thing that came up when I copied your words, so I think this is very much their language you are using.
Plus you need to explain why that particular story is of interest to you.