still waiting for SidleyHas anyone heard back from Willkie Farr & Gallagher after Video Interview?
Has anyone heard back from Vinson & Elkins? or Sidley Austin perhaps?
still waiting for SidleyHas anyone heard back from Willkie Farr & Gallagher after Video Interview?
Has anyone heard back from Vinson & Elkins? or Sidley Austin perhaps?
I submitted mine mid-September and still nothing. It was for a TC.
Would you be able to share the trigger words that graduate recruitment teams don't like? Thanks!
I believe that Edwin Coe doesn't! hope that helpsI have a 2:1 but my grades are very inconsistent (ranging from 42% to 90%) for a whole host of reasons. Does anyone know of any firms that don't request a breakdown of your degree modules because I feel like I'm wasting my time with any firm that looks at them?
Thanks!Anything someone wouldn’t say in conversation basically.
Too many people get the thesaurus out to find a supposedly more articulate/educated/flamboyant version of a word thinking it will sound impressive. It usually has the opposite effect
I have a 2:1 but my grades are very inconsistent (ranging from 42% to 90%) for a whole host of reasons. Does anyone know of any firms that don't request a breakdown of your degree modules because I feel like I'm wasting my time with any firm that looks at them?
That's fair, but I would keep in mind that using a partner as an example in this sort of case should always be done with a heavy pinch of salt. He or she is probably a good 15-20 years out of the application process, which by all accounts has become far more competitive - and far less flexible - than it used to be. It's not dissimilar to the invariable example of commercial barristers with 2.2s, who happen to be of an age/entered the profession when that wasn't the hindrance it is now.I spoke to a partner at S&M who said he had a 2.2 in jurisprudence and he said the best thing to do is just to use part of your application to explain the grade. Don’t know how much this will apply for other firms but for them that’s what they’ve said, hope that is some sort of help!
Did it this morning. I found it a bit of a mixed bag. Some questions were good and some were hard. How did you find it?Hi, can i ask how did you find the Willkie VI? Also when did you complete it?
Anything someone wouldn’t say in conversation basically.
Too many people get the thesaurus out to find a supposedly more articulate/educated/flamboyant version of a word thinking it will sound impressive. It usually has the opposite effect
Out of idle curiosity, does grad rec hate the word "passionate" in applications? I knew several admissions tutors, all of whom loathed seeing the word in a personal statement...does that hatred transfer across to grad rec?
Thank you. I did a non-law undergrad so nothing is particularly relevant from that - although I did achieve over 80% in my GDL master's.I would still apply, if you did excellent in modules relevant to the firm they may see past the lower grades. Also if you have mitigating circumstances you can mention these too
I am attending!Is anyone else attending the Shearman & Sterling open day tomorrow?
Thank you. I did a non-law undergrad so nothing is particularly relevant from that - although I did achieve over 80% in my GDL master's.
I haven’t been invited yet, just want to be extra prepared haha. When did you apply? And did they respond within the 10working days? Would you say the questions were like typical video interview questions? Sorry for all the questions!Did it this morning. I found it a bit of a mixed bag. Some questions were good and some were hard. How did you find it?
Just received my rejection from Herbert Smith Freehills. Gutted and seriously frustrated given how long this took around full-time work...alas, onto the next and to (probably) a better opportunity
I'm so sorry to hear that- when did you apply if you don't mind me asking?
I applied for the Winter Vac Scheme on 30.09. You then have 7 days to do the tests which I did on 04.10. I passed these then my application was 'under review'