General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Abgaal]

Rejection from Gibson.

 

[D]

A dark purple (somewhere between indigo and eggplant- I had to google shades of purple). I think I'll be putting it in a bun!

Whether or not this is practical, I'll let you decide. At one of the AS events I attended last year, Chris made a really big deal about not changing who "you" are for a firm. If you say your hair and the way it is is a big part of you, you should try and appear as natural as "you" are so that you can feel as comfortable as possible during the interview.

Also, there's perhaps something to be said about a firm judging you on the way you look. You want to be judged on merits, not looks. If a firm arent going to hire you because of your hair, that may not be the firm you want to work for.

Of course, the legal sector is professional and the practitioners no doubt had a duty to present a "respectable" image to their client, but... some food for thought.

 

[Jade]

Anyone else heard from Milbank?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Rejection from Gibson.

Sorry to hear was this post-app or interview?

 

[JayB]

Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Simmons & Simmons post AC?

I know someone who is still waiting and they had their AC in February!

 

[Abgaal]

Sorry to hear was this post-app or interview?

This was for post app

 

[Anjeri]

In total shock as I just got a V&E video interview invite. It was in my junk folder so you might want to check there. Also got a rejection from Ropes!

 

[Alice G]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

 

[Daniel Boden]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

So unbelievably thrilled for you Alice! No one deserves it more - enjoy the celebrations

 

[Jaysen]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

So so proud, you’ve helped so many people here - couldn’t think of someone more deserving!

 

[Olivia Graham]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

Congratulations Alice! This is so well deserved - absolutely made my day to hear it!

 

[Alice G]

So so proud, you’ve helped so many people here - couldn’t think of someone more deserving!

So unbelievably thrilled for you Alice! No one deserves it more - enjoy the celebrations

Thank you both so much! Genuinely couldn’t have done it without your moral support and encouragement, it’s meant the world!!

 

[Alice G]

Congratulations Alice! This is so well deserved - absolutely made my day to hear it!

Aw thank you so so much!

 

[ComplianceChange]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

Oh my goodness ALICE I AM SO SO SO PLEASED FOR YOU. YOU DESERVE THIS THE MOST!!!

 

[bethbristol]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

So amazing!!!

 

[J32]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

So proud of you Alice. You've been such an inspiring member of this forum, and I can't think of anyone more deserving. Make sure you celebrate this incredible achievement I am buzzing for you!!

 

[Alice G]

So amazing!!!

Oh my goodness ALICE I AM SO SO SO PLEASED FOR YOU. YOU DESERVE THIS THE MOST!!!

Thank you both so much! I still can’t quite believe it but I’ve never been happier!

 

[Alice G]

So proud of you Alice. You've been such an inspiring member of this forum, and I can't think of anyone more deserving. Make sure you celebrate this incredible achievement I am buzzing for you!!

Thank you for always being such a great friend to me and for keeping my spirits up when I needed it most!

 

[AAS18]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

Congratulations Alice!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

 

[Lumree]

I cannot believe I get to say these words, but I have been offered a training contract with Freshfields!!

I have always maintained that the right firm is out there for us all and that we will eventually make it over the line with them when the time is right, and I hope that I can reinforce how truthful this is through my experience! The setbacks and challenges are just paving the way for us to get that all-important "yes" right when you want it the most.

I will be forever grateful to you all for the kindness, encouragement and support you have given me. I also just want to say a special thank you to @Jaysen, @Raam, @Daniel Boden, @Maddie R and @Jessica Booker - you are such wonderful people and friends. I am so excited for this next chapter!

Huge congrats Alice!!