Shearman & Sterling is the only firm I've heard say they will actually reject you instantly for a single error. I don't think most of them are that strictJust discovered a punctuation error for an application I submitted 💀
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Shearman & Sterling is the only firm I've heard say they will actually reject you instantly for a single error. I don't think most of them are that strictJust discovered a punctuation error for an application I submitted 💀
I think Skadden said something similar at an open dayShearman & Sterling is the only firm I've heard say they will actually reject you instantly for a single error. I don't think most of them are that strict
post VI :/I thought they replied to everyone post application on Thursday. Is this about post application or post VI.
hey, when did you apply and when did you get WG/ VI invite ?Any tips for the Bird & Bird VI would be really appreciated! Thanks
I am a final year non-law student, haven't got any law experience (vacation schemes, paralegal, shadowing, etc), and haven't been involved in any university societies or sports - i have some non-law related work experience (internship and a full time job before uni), and have made it past the application stage for 4/5 of the US firms I have applied for and heard back from so far. will say that my academic results have been very strong since GCSE level, and I think that has helped.Hi everyone. @Jaysen @Jessica Booker I am tagging you both as I feel your knowledge may be helpful if you have time to respond.
I'm currently working on applications for vacation schemes and direct training contracts - depending on which are still open with the relevant firms (US firms like Sidley and international firms, e.g. Simmons and Simmons, Ashurst).
Firstly, I just want to stress that I understand how competitive it is; the US firms offer a small number of places. My concern is my lack of work experience - no vacation schemes, no paralegal roles, no leadership roles in university (i.e. being a head of a committee/sports team). 'Positions of responsibility' are often a substantial chunk of application forms.
Although I can leverage the experiences I do have to their best advantage, these still may be considered insufficient by firms, and I worry that I might not, at this stage, be a viable candidate.
Has anyone else applied without much experience, and had any success?
I had no vac schemes, paralegal roles, and only minor leadership roles at university but I managed to do a Winter vac scheme at a US firm last month so definitely possible! Think it's more about showing your interest and commitment to commercial law and showing how your experiences developed soft skills that are applicable to working in a law firm.Hi everyone. @Jaysen @Jessica Booker I am tagging you both as I feel your knowledge may be helpful if you have time to respond.
I'm currently working on applications for vacation schemes and direct training contracts - depending on which are still open with the relevant firms (US firms like Sidley and international firms, e.g. Simmons and Simmons, Ashurst).
Firstly, I just want to stress that I understand how competitive it is; the US firms offer a small number of places. My concern is my lack of work experience - no vacation schemes, no paralegal roles, no leadership roles in university (i.e. being a head of a committee/sports team). 'Positions of responsibility' are often a substantial chunk of application forms.
Although I can leverage the experiences I do have to their best advantage, these still may be considered insufficient by firms, and I worry that I might not, at this stage, be a viable candidate.
Has anyone else applied without much experience, and had any success?
No they closed on 4thAnyone know if pwc's vacation scheme is still open? Couldn't find it on their careers website
This is refreshing to hear - thank you for sharingI had no vac schemes, paralegal roles, and only minor leadership roles at university but I managed to do a Winter vac scheme at a US firm last month so definitely possible! Think it's more about showing your interest and commitment to commercial law and showing how your experiences developed soft skills that are applicable to working in a law firm.
mine as well but my cover letter was way longer, 700 words I believe! Waiting to hear if I get rejected or not, hopefully not cause it's one of my top choices! Do you think that there's a lot of competition for the firm?My application got put on hold (apparently that's a good thing); my cover letter was 398 words with everything included!