This is on the a&o shearman website. Search "A&O Shearman Events" and it should be your first result. btw if you sign up, your invite might end up in your spam mail like a few of us.hi how did you find out about this?
This is on the a&o shearman website. Search "A&O Shearman Events" and it should be your first result. btw if you sign up, your invite might end up in your spam mail like a few of us.hi how did you find out about this?
Thanks a lot for this - it's really insightful. How would you recommend finding out about these topics, especially unique topics? How long do you need to follow a news story for? What's your definition of a 'unique' news story? Anything that isn't on covid, ai, etc or something that's genuinely obscure?I saw a couple posts from Jessica about this. Essentially, it’s not necessary to link your answers back to the firm if the question doesn’t directly ask you to.
In the case of Q1, the firm just want to hear about your interests and, perhaps more importantly, why you’re interested.
Brief references to the firm in passing etc. are fine, but not required. Trying to anticipate questions can often mean that applicants avoid answering the direct question completely. So, it’s probably better to just answer what’s being asked.
To parrot Jessica (lol), my advice for Q1 is to focus on something specific, in order to distinguish yourself from others and show a depth of analysis on that commercial topic.
On a personal note:
I wouldn’t say the commercial topic needs to be directly relevant to a firm’s core practice areas / clients, when the question doesn’t specify otherwise. If a firm is full-service, for example, mentioning a more unique topic that genuinely interests you (and that you can therefore go into depth with) is probably more likely to help you stand out.
ah I see, thank you so much for your help! )This is on the a&o shearman website. Search "A&O Shearman Events" and it should be your first result. btw if you sign up, your invite might end up in your spam mail like a few of us.
Is the big difference between how they perceive a non Hums degree from Oxbridge v a uni like Warwick? I ask because I went to Warwick n completed History. I’m not applying for MC/SC so I think my grades matter slightly less.thanks for letting me know! that's a shame because I liked their work culture :/ I do have some extenuating circumstances for the exams I got a grade 60 (and I have always been state-educated so I had no idea how to do well in university exams). I heard that employers regard an Oxbridge 2:1 as a high 2:1 or even a first compared to non-Oxbridge universities. Do you know what they would think?
Honestly, I feel like if you go to any of the RG universities as long as you have a mid 2:1 grades shouldn't really limit you except for the select US firms and Slaughter & May etc.Is the big difference between how they perceive a non Hums degree from Oxbridge v a uni like Warwick? I ask because I went to Warwick n completed History. I’m not applying for MC/SC so I think my grades matter slightly less.
That is not true, unfortunately.thanks for letting me know! that's a shame because I liked their work culture :/ I do have some extenuating circumstances for the exams I got a grade 60 (and I have always been state-educated so I had no idea how to do well in university exams). I heard that employers regard an Oxbridge 2:1 as a high 2:1 or even a first compared to non-Oxbridge universities. Do you know what they would think?
Hi Jessica! Does Slaughter and May has a higher standard than other Magic Circle law firms ( especially on gradesThat is not true, unfortunately.
Supposedly that is the case in terms of academics. However, I have seen enough people with average graders get into Slaughters to know it’s not a hard and fast rule and that if they can find other parts of your application exceptional they may be more interested in that than just your academics.Hi Jessica! Does Slaughter and May has a higher standard than other Magic Circle law firms ( especially on grades
No matter what people tell you, it really doesn't work like this unfortunately for the following reasons:Generally, out of Winter, Spring and Summer vacation schemes could someone rank the competitiveness?
Which us firms are those?Honestly, I feel like if you go to any of the RG universities as long as you have a mid 2:1 grades shouldn't really limit you except for the select US firms and Slaughter & May etc.
I feel like the Oxbridge favour gets overblown a bit. a 2:1 from a RG uni puts you in a great position almost always if the extra-curriculars are there too.
Direct TCis this for the direct tc or the vac scheme? sorry if this is a stupid question
I suspect you wouldn't need to cover either in this question, especially if you have had to provide any contextualised recruitment data or answered any social mobility questions.I am applying for HSF's social mobility open day and the question is 'Please explain how you think you would benefit from attending this open day.' Do they want to hear about me coming from an underrepresented group or is it more just why us, why law etc.
Second what Jessica said - I went to their event last year and my application focused on what I wanted to learn rather than how I was socially mobile. I tried to be specific about a couple of their practices and diversity initiatives and what information I wanted to get out of the day. Could cover stuff like tips for applications, training structure at the firm, legal tech, pro bono etc. also try mention who you want to speak to during the day, as there are opportunities to speak to people from all seniority levels.I am applying for HSF's social mobility open day and the question is 'Please explain how you think you would benefit from attending this open day.' Do they want to hear about me coming from an underrepresented group or is it more just why us, why law etc.
Hi I have signed up for one next week. Did you receive any invite?If anyone has signed up to the A&O Shearman application masterclass for this coming monday, have you received any invite?
You will only be able to get a student visa if it is an academic course that provides you with a postgraduate diploma or a masters level course.Hi all,
Hope you are having a good start of cycle.
@Jessica Booker Do you know if I can get a visa to study SQE 2 preparation course ? I quitted my job and I have to do only SQE 2, as I have the LPC. I will start my TC in September 2025, and the firm gave me the option to do the course full time/ part time or online.
Thanks.