CMS VI invite! Was starting to lose hope
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I agree with all said above- Weil does take a lot of pride in its pro bono work so I think it is a good one to mention as a supplementary point but not a main one. I also think talking about in a way that links to specifically why it interests you will probably be more impactful than just talking about the fact that it is fee earning work!For Weil vacation scheme application on the question why Weil is it okay to talk about pro bono work as they do count pro bono work as billable work. I know it is good not to talk about pro bono work in the why this firm question as it is not billable work for most firms.
Mines the same 🙃Has anyone else who applied for EY been moved on to the shortlisting stage? My app is on stage 4 but it says this is just while they’re shortlisting candidates and they’ll update soon. But with the experience day happening next week it’s going to be a really fast turnaround.
Well done and good luck!! Just wanted to ask how long you had to prepare for each stage for Reed Smith? - e.g. Simmons gave 5 full calendar days to complete the SJT once you had submitted your app. Thank you so much in advance!Me too! Really needed that one today. Now to prepare for a strengths based VI.
Has anyone else who applied for EY been moved on to the shortlisting stage? My app is on stage 4 but it says this is just while they’re shortlisting candidates and they’ll update soon. But with the experience day happening next week it’s going to be a really fast turnaround.
You can say, for example and depending on the city, that the firm's practice in X and Y in which you are interested is particularly strong in that city etc. If it's London, you can also say thay you chose London because it's one of the biggest financial centres in the world and the main hub for business in the UK which provides for a fast-paced working environment.Does anyone know how to answer this question "Please explain the reason for your preference" this is asked immediately after the office preference for a VS and is only 100 words.
Same, I'm tempted to book the 29thJust checked the portal - EY experience day invite! I can see an option for 25th and 29th, but not sure if I should only register for the 25th since that's what previous emails have said. Any idea?
Same, I'm tempted to book the 29th
Yup, just saw that as well. Is it online though?I was too but then I saw that the 25/11 mentions 'Law' specifically - so I might go for that instead
You could mention the aspect with your brother in the cover letter - although I’d keep it super concise so it can focus on why the firm, why the opportunity, why you (you could put your achievement in the “why you”).Hi @Jessica Booker,
I'm currently applying to a firm with the question:
'Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements.'
This is second to a covering letter which needs to be written. Am I right in thinking that we generally shouldn't repeat anything on a covering letter which we have already described in our application? I'm struggling with how to start this question. I'd quite like to add my personal experience growing up as my biggest achievement is helping my brother push himself into Law school. However, I feel this more suits 'what is your greatest nonacademic achievement' which unfortunately isn't a question for this firm.
Thanks!
Hello it’s within 5 days - good luck!Hi - I was just wondering if anyone knew how many days you get to do the situational strengths test once you submit your Reed Smith vacation scheme application?