Also, is anyone applying for Kirkland and Ellis? I think the firm seems amazing but I feel like my soul will genuinely be crushed if I do their 1600 word application and get rejected. 1600 is a lot for just one firm 
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It’s a grind but my hope is it puts other people off hahahahahaAlso, is anyone applying for Kirkland and Ellis? I think the firm seems amazing but I feel like my soul will genuinely be crushed if I do their 1600 word application and get rejected. 1600 is a lot for just one firm
Farrer & Co's is 1850 words 😅Also, is anyone applying for Kirkland and Ellis? I think the firm seems amazing but I feel like my soul will genuinely be crushed if I do their 1600 word application and get rejected. 1600 is a lot for just one firm
Not personally applying, but my thought is that you should apply; if you genuinely really like the firm, that will shine through in your application. Also, 1600 is not crazy - I’ve written longer word counts, been rejected last year, and then got through this year for the same firm (with different questions equating to nearly 2000). I think that researching the firms takes the most time, so if you’ve done that, bash out some answers, then refine them each day/each week (depending on when the deadline is), then send it! The only reason I’d say maybe don’t apply is if the deadline is super soon, and you have more applications to complete that might be significantly easier (eg. more thoroughly researched, or already mostly written). Best of luckAlso, is anyone applying for Kirkland and Ellis? I think the firm seems amazing but I feel like my soul will genuinely be crushed if I do their 1600 word application and get rejected. 1600 is a lot for just one firm
Ive definitely been in the same boat before, but what really has helped me is speaking to my photo booth on my laptop, or even just recording myself on my phone/ipad. you can watch them back and see how slow/fast you talk, if youre saying 'um' too much, etc. hopefully thats helpful!I made such a mess of a VI I did for a Spring VC. I don't know why, I know that I prepared to the best of my ability, but when it started I just froze. It was like I just couldn't speak clearly. I didn't answer the questions correctly and I know I am getting rejected. I just don't know what to do now. Like I know how to prepare and I can do telephone interviews and other assessments, I have had plenty practice with VIs I just can't hack them
They screen applications before sending out the WG invites so not everyone gets them. I applied on 1 December and got invited on 21 December.
For the work experience section, an app asks "Please list your most recent employment history". How far back should I go when it says "most recent"? I have voluntary work experience back to 2013, and I usually go this far back. TIA. @Jessica Booker
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That is sufficient research - you don’t have to come up with something unique or obscure. I would expect most research to be accessible to everyone. The individuality and impact comes from when you explain why that research is relevant to you.
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If there is an unlimited amount of entries you can go this far back if you would like to.
The TCLA premium subscription should give you access to the course on assessment centres which I found very useful!
Does anyone know if the Bird & Bird WG is given to everyone who applies or if there is an application review first with the chance to get rejected?
Can't be sure about VS but when I applied to direct TC last cycle they screened before sending the WG
Cooley's is 1500 too :') if you like the firm, apply! Unless it's eating into time that you could be spending on a different application / studies / something more important, I'd say go for it!Also, is anyone applying for Kirkland and Ellis? I think the firm seems amazing but I feel like my soul will genuinely be crushed if I do their 1600 word application and get rejected. 1600 is a lot for just one firm
Yes, they screen applications first. Unsure what percentage get through to WG, but I've assumed about 50% from comments that they've made.
Good to know when you applied and received the WG. I applied on 22nd Nov. and still not heard back which probably means a PFO.🫣
May I ask what programme you applied for? I applied for Spring VS. Hope you hear from them soon with a positive outcome
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