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Register HereHi again,To make sure your answer about Davis Polk's work is persuasive enough, after you finish writing you should ask yourself the following questions:
If the answer is 'yes' to all of those questions then I think your answer will be persuasive.
- Is my description of Davis Polk's work very specific to the firm, or is it general enough to apply to many other firms? Am I being specific in mentioning the firm's main practices, their structure, client base, market recognition, and past mandates?
- Does the substantive reasoning I am providing to explain my interest seem like a genuine statement of my motivations? Am I clear in explaining what specific features of the work attract me and how that connects with my more general professional and intellectual interests?
- Am I connecting and reinforcing this reasoning by mentioning actual examples of my experiences which illustrate my points?
As for your second question, I know last year partners looked over my CV in the interview, but I was asked to provide the CV at application stage. Back then you would apply by simply sending your CV and cover letter to the firm via email, the application form system was introduced this cycle. As such, I would not worry too much. I suspect the partners will use the information in the application form or you will be asked for a CV later on if this is necessary for the interview.
In the same boat and also unsureJust received an email from Birketts saying I’ve been long listed, is anyone in the same situation who knows how long they take to come back to you?
Ohhh right!! Totally forgot about that. Tbh I forgot I applied to them until just now lol.I believe Cooley said they'd respond next week.
i thought they’re responding next week?Hoping for good news from Weil today
It would make sense if it was today but considering that the conformation said “we aim to get back to you within the next two weeks” it don’t think we can be 100% certain. Moreover since it looks like people completed VIs this week they might want to review all of them before progressing anyone… so don’t know is my answer😂How certain is it Weil will get back to us today if we completed the VI by 5 Dec?
I think most ppl who got AC invite on this forum applied really early, around late Oct or Nov? I applied around new year and haven't heard back yet.If I haven’t heard back from HFW yet should I consider it a rejection… I’ve seen people saying ACs start in 10 days lol
ahh ok- I applied 2 dec so quite late I guess! maybe they r working their way through the apps?I think most ppl who got AC invite on this forum applied really early, around late Oct or Nov? I applied around new year and haven't heard back yet.
Hi, i got the long listed email on 10/01 and yesterday received a call inviting me to interview so about a week.In the same boat and also unsure
Oh wow, that’s quite a speedy turnaround. Keeping my fingers crossed! Did you get much choice for interview slots? Hopefully not getting ahead of myself but I have a 2 week holiday coming up very soon so hoping there’s some flexibility or option to do it remotelyHi, i got the long listed email on 10/01 and yesterday received a call inviting me to interview so about a week.
I applied early November… I think I’ll just assume it’s a no ahahaI think most ppl who got AC invite on this forum applied really early, around late Oct or Nov? I applied around new year and haven't heard back yet.
Thank you, I also feel my second answer was quite weak but my other three answers were strong do you think this will matter?Yes. These kind of issues is why they add those type of opportunities at the end.