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Hey @livrobertsonJust thought i'd come on here to vent and hopefully help others who might be feeling the same. Currently feeling very stressed and disheartened by the amount of rejections I have received. It is my second application cycle and it feels as though I am never going to get anything and I don't know where my applications are going wrong. I did manage to get two ACs last application cycle, but haven't yet had such luck this time around which makes me feel as though I am taking steps backwards instead of forwards. How have other people managed to keep going and remain hopeful something will work out eventually?
Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil's clients?
Any ideas for this?
Extremely pleased to hear this! Huge congratulations !W&C WVS offer 🥂🥂🥂
Very well done on both offers! Huge congrats!White & Case WVS Offer! Also received Ashurst WVS Offer this week 🥹🥹
I am currently taking a gap year after having just graduated with a law degree to apply to vacation schemes as I have not done one before. I realise that if I am offered a TC it will be starting in Sept 2027 or March 2028. Is it very unlikely that a firm will allow me to start earlier and if so is it wise to work as a paralegal for the year before starting SQE?
Hey @KSV . It’s really all about getting to know your personality more. It usually comes up at the interview, after all the technical questions have been asked and I feel there’s a reason for this. A large pool of candidates are good at the technicals, but law firms want to see a person behind all that. This quality is what will enable them to be great future lawyers that can relate well with clients and other individuals they come across.When asked about your hobbies and interests at the end of an interview, do you need to specify what skills you may have gained through these interests? Or do we keep it simple and just answer the question/have a friendly conversation about it? For instance, I enjoy playing squash with friends every other weekend. But I don't know what more I could say about this in an interview?
Hey @Brandon93Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (200 words)
Can anyone provide guidance on how to answer this question for CMS? I am stumped.
In 'why do you want to be a solicitor' questions is it ok to have the more generic reason of the intersection between business and law as long as you are backing it up with evidence and examples?
For Sullivan & Cromwell's cover letter how long should it ideally be. I have not found much guidance online but mine is around 1 and a quarter pages long. Is this too long or is it fine?
How is it begining of November and I have been rejected by so many firms post VI. It feels like most of the app cycle has gone already and don't have many apps left. Sorry just feel defeated and if feels like January/February.
If anybody can give any tips for Jones Day AC, I would be very grateful!! I'm going there tomorrow and feel very worried.
I doHi, does anyone also have an AC for DLA London on 18th November?