Genuine question is there much nepotism in VS/TC applications?
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Register HereDoes anybody know if Farrer & Co places a lot of emphasis on grades?
Right, thanks for this!I think they send all candidates the Arctic Shores test after the deadline (6th January). I applied to their insight event in November and didn't get the test invite until after the submission deadline. I assume it's the same process for VS/TC apps, but I could be wrong.
Hi I think I applied a couple of weeks before the deadline and received the link today. I think they review applications in a chronological order so I wouldn't worry too much yetIf you don't mind me asking, when did you apply and when did you receive the test? I applied on the deadline sadly (close to the deadline); do you think there's a chance?
Thank you!Unsure if this is still the case, but I know in previous years that were particularly competitive they explicitly said that they filtered candidates based on grades
Thank you!Grades at the lower end of their requirements can definitely be offset by great applications/extra-curriculars. I will say though that all of their trainees that I know personally achieved a 1st. I would imagine that if you make it to AC you can stop worrying about that as the ball's in your court at that point.
Thank you!After some scouring, here are what their current trainees got: 2.1 (68 from UEA), 1st, 2.1 (Oxford), 1st + Dean's List, 1st, 1st + 1st in Cambridge masters (#1 in cohort) + Cambridge PhD, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st + Cambridge Exam Prizes, 1st + Dean's List, Double 1st, 2.1 (Cambridge), 2.1 (Cambridge), 1st, 2.1 (Cambridge)
I also noticed that literally all of their non-RG trainees are from UEA. Wonder if coincidence or not.
Deadlines in the vast majority of instances will include the date referenced.I received an email on the 27th December at 14:55 inviting me to take the Mayer Brown job simulation. The email states that "you will have one week to complete it from receipt of this email." On the portal, the deadline issued is stated as "03/01/25" - does this mean it is until the end of day or 00:00 on the 3rd of January?
I personally wouldn’t recommend this approach. It’s important for interview questions to come across as more genuine and a script will make it sound like the answer is not genuine.Genuine question - can we read off a script for VIs that are part of the first stage - that essentially replace written Qs? @Jessica Booker
Hey - I got a WG invite this morning, submitted my app on 18/12 if that's helpful for you.Anyone had anything from RPC?
Same here, applied on 28th. Unsure if it’s automatic from their website thoughHey - I got a WG invite this morning, submitted my app on 18/12 if that's helpful for you.
Not entirely removed across the sector unfortunately but in most major firms it isn’t allowed to happen. It is too much of a PR risk both internally and externally.Genuine question is there much nepotism in VS/TC applications?
Can I please ask what kind of update it is, roughly? As I haven’t heard from them in a while 😅Anyone just got an update email from Dentons?
Ah last year it seemed like no one heard until after the deadline and hadn’t seen anything so far this year so assumed I was fine to apply late!Sadly no, they actually review on rolling basis. Kind of shocked that I did not hear from them yet, considering I applied on the 6th of October, and I completed their online virtual work experience program... + have a dual degree in English and French Law from a UoL... with 1 month internship at Baker and 2 months somewhere else in Paris...
There are some people, I know someone at a prestigious American firm who got an automatic pass through the first stage (and a boost through others) because they know a partner well BUT I think instances like those are very much in the minorityGenuine question is there much nepotism in VS/TC applications?
They’ve started reviewing VIs and will get back about ACs soon.Can I please ask what kind of update it is, roughly? As I haven’t heard from them in a while 😅
I have only done the online test not a VI- should I assume PFO?They’ve started reviewing VIs and will get back about ACs soon.
I completed mine on the 29th of December but still haven't heard back; and from the thread, I haven't seen anyone progress yet.Any1 been progressed to the stage after the Eversheds VI?