Myself and one other person that I know of found out that we passed the application stage for Freshfields on Monday and we completed the Watson Glaser this week. However, Freshfields doesn't recruit on a rolling basis so I don't really know why we heard back before the deadline, but they said they'll be getting back to everyone in August!
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Myself and one other person that I know of found out that we passed the application stage for Freshfields on Monday and we completed the Watson Glaser this week. However, Freshfields doesn't recruit on a rolling basis so I don't really know why we heard back before the deadline, but they said they'll be getting back to everyone in August!
Is it worth applying to Macfarlanes considering they review on a rolling basis and their deadline is 31st July?
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You’ll be 1-2 weeks ahead of a significant proportion (probably over 50%) of other applicants.
just try to get it in the next 3-5 days rather than the last week of applications.
Thank you for the reply, Jessica
I had another question regarding the Macfarlanes application. The application asks questions like why I want to apply for the role and what skill do possess. However, it also asks for a cover letter. Should I be repeating myself about why I want to join the firm and how I developed my skills in my cover letter?
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no - you shouldn’t be repeating yourself in the cover letter really. Maybe put another spin on your cover letter (eg cover different points about why you/why them) or just keep your cover letter short. I don’t know if anyone has any specific advice on their application though
Guys I just got invited to a VI with AS for their Aspire scheme. Does anyone know what kind of questions do they tend to ask?
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Don't repeat but, rather, extend eg if you can only fit in 3 out of the 4 skills you want to talk about, put the fourth one in the cover letter. The cover letter is also a good place to explain 'why law' since that isn't asked anywhere else on the app.
I'm currently a summer analyst for another large investment bank, I'm happy to private message you details about my experience and the role if it would provide you with any guidance?
I was on Aspire for the first year it ran from 2018-19. I didn't have a VI but had a face-to-face interview at a firm. They asked me why law, why commercial law, why me, which firms I was interested in and why, which practice areas I was interested in and why, why I need Aspire to succeed, how I would benefit the scheme etc. They also asked for a news story I'd recently read and how it relates to firms/practice areas that I'm interested in. I also had to do a presentation on a topic that interests me and then respond to some questions on that. All of this may have completely changed though.
AS are honestly so incredible, even if you don't get onto Aspire there are so many ways to get involved with them. Congrats on getting this far and good luck!
Could you also PM me this, as I'm also (semi) interested in this too!?
Re W&C, saw a few VS'ers get TC's on LinkedIn, so they may be focused on that! I believe that all their VS has ended however now, so they should reply to us within a few weeks hopefully
Hey, just to clarify, it's essentially an application for a New Analyst role, but you just specify you want it to be in the legal department?
Hi , anyone on the Clyde and co vac scheme hear back yet on next steps? Last I heard from them was the survey
Hi, I have applied to two (paid) part-time Campus Ambassador roles over the summer to maximise my chances of at least getting one.
In the off chance that I get both, is it possible to accept them and do them alongside each other? Or will firms be hesitant about me accepting other the responsibilities of another job that they believe might interfere with what they want me to do?
In the off chance that I get both, is it possible to accept them and do them alongside each other? Or will firms be hesitant about me accepting other the responsibilities of another job that they believe might interfere with what they want me to do?
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Generally not - most firms will state you can’t do the same job for a competitor. Might be different if one of the roles is for one of media/marketing suppliers though
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