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does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from white & case post initial application? thanks!
No, actually I passed their SJT around 5/09, and I haven't heard anything ever since. I think they're waiting for more applications to make AC-invitation decisions. Some people have posted PFOs above though.has anyone heard anything from the a&o WS recently??
Was invited for an AC on the 26th. Applied a week into the opening date.has anyone heard anything from the a&o WS recently??
Linking my best tips here! All the best 😊Hi guys, any tips or resources for smashing the WG? (I have typically struggled w this application component) I have three days until the LL Watson Glaser test link expires. If I have to purchase some practice tests, I would also appreciate a recommendation of the best websites/company.
I don’t think you need to copy in addresses etc. just have an appropriate start (eg Dear Joe Bloggs) and an appropriate sign off.Hi guys - when the application form asks candidates to copy and paste their covering letters, is this an indicator that they want candidates to include their (and the law firm's) address in the textbox? NB: When I copied and pasted my own letter, the formatting of the address was completely messed up on the CVMail form, with each line of the address being on the same line.
Also, does it matter what order candidates use to write their "why law", "why this firm", "why me" paragraphs on their cover letter?
@Jessica Booker
Depends on the firm and the pay structure. Those that do fix at an exchange rate for a period of time that is then reviewed every 3/6 months. But it is why a few US firms have seen an increase in salaries. Especially those that pay cravath scale in london - but again not all do.Wasn't sure where to put this question, but: do London lawyers of US law firms get paid in $? I am simply wanting to analyse how the weakening pound will affect this. If it is $, then surely that means they are paid more for doing the same work.
So some US law firms pay salaries using $ but at a fixed rate, which is reviewed every now and then.Depends on the firm and the pay structure. Those that do fix at an exchange rate for a period of time that is then reviewed every 3/6 months. But it is why a few US firms have seen an increase in salaries. Especially those that pay cravath scale in london - but again not all do.
It really doesn’t matter - I’d apply to whatever programme works best for you for your timescales and other commitments.As a graduate, is it better to apply to finalists & graduates only vacation schemes if those are available, or does it not matter? Anything to take into account? Thanks.
Not quite. Everyone will be paid in £ but this this will be converted from the $. So in a cravath paying firm in london example an NQ will be paid $215k but this will be converted to £ in some way, often the reviewed rate it’s rarely freely attached to the market exchange rate - anyone that has that structure is doing well right now!So some US law firms pay salaries using $ but at a fixed rate, which is reviewed every now and then.
Other US law firms use the carvath scale - isn't this $ pay depending on the year of graduation, so seniority basically? Salaries, however, do become discretionary based on performance and thus the use of bonuses?
And other US law firms pay salaries using £.
It’s non-rolling I’m pretty sureIs it too late to apply for the Links winter vac scheme given that it's rolling? Or should I withdraw and apply to the summer one instead?