not sure. The creator of the law app review tool (good tool btw). He emailed me asking whether I received an interview from Sidley, saying that people who used the tool had gotten interviews for the winter vac scheme; maybe he's lying to create a buzz I don't know🤷🏽♂️when did they hear? I thought we wouldn't hear this early
Is it compulsory to put a letter in? If not, leave it blank. If it’s compulsory try and put N/A in.Got a question about the Mishcon academics section. It's asking me for letter grades and % grades for each module. I've only got % grades as this is what we use in the UK. Not sure how to convert it to letter ones. @Jessica Booker
It is compulsory, needs a letter...Is it compulsory to put a letter in? If not, leave it blank. If it’s compulsory try and put N/A in.
Found this on the University of Northampton website (I don't go here just found it for reference)- should I go by this criteria? @Jessica BookerIt is compulsory, needs a letter...
Hmmm... most people applying to them won't have a letter. I would either try and put in N/A if that is allowed or " - " if only one digit is allowed. If it still needs a letter then maybe put X.It is compulsory, needs a letter...
It has been mentioned earlier in this thread that this is no longer asked on the Skadden application. Is this definitly something you can see on their current application form?@Jessica Booker, on Skadden's application form it states 'Tell us about your interests and inspirations outside of education/work'. I'm unsure as to whether I can talk about my pro bono volunteering here? It was through my university's Pro Bono Society so technically linked to education and was volunteer work so also technically work, but it wasn't a full-time or even part-time role. Is there any chance you could let me know what you think? Thank you in advance.
It has been mentioned earlier in this thread that this is no longer asked on the Skadden application. Is this definitly something you can see on their current application form?
Pro-bono would count though as it is not a part of your degree and volunteer work will be different to working.
Thanks for this advice. I might also check with Grad Rec just to be sureHmmm... most people applying to them won't have a letter. I would either try and put in N/A if that is allowed or " - " if only one digit is allowed. If it still needs a letter then maybe put X.
I think I received a message on here from the same person some time ago. I had a look at this application he created and suggested using, and I got a bit alarmed that it might a clever way of collecting as many (successful) applications as possible for potentially commercial purposes. I was actually wondering @Jessica Booker if the TCLA administration is aware of this person messaging people and what your thoughts on their application are? But maybe I’m just being a bit too alarmist …not sure. The creator of the law app review tool (good tool btw). He emailed me asking whether I received an interview from Sidley, saying that people who used the tool had gotten interviews for the winter vac scheme; maybe he's lying to create a buzz I don't know🤷🏽♂️
It has commercial purposes and I know who you are referring to.I think I received a message on here from the same person some time ago. I had a look at this application he created and suggested using, and I got a bit alarmed that it might a clever way of collecting as many (successful) applications as possible for potentially commercial purposes. I was actually wondering @Jessica Booker if the TCLA administration is aware of this person messaging people and what your thoughts on their application are? But maybe I’m just being a bit too alarmist …
No - just because one university uses this, does not mean other universities do.Found this on the University of Northampton website (I don't go here just found it for reference)- should I go by this criteria? @Jessica Booker
Hi there - please can you private message me with details of who messaged you as we will need to look into this.I think I received a message on here from the same person some time ago. I had a look at this application he created and suggested using, and I got a bit alarmed that it might a clever way of collecting as many (successful) applications as possible for potentially commercial purposes. I was actually wondering @Jessica Booker if the TCLA administration is aware of this person messaging people and what your thoughts on their application are? But maybe I’m just being a bit too alarmist …
strange! The plot thickens. Thanks anywaynot sure. The creator of the law app review tool (good tool btw). He emailed me asking whether I received an interview from Sidley, saying that people who used the tool had gotten interviews for the winter vac scheme; maybe he's lying to create a buzz I don't know🤷🏽♂️
Always try to update and refine your application answers - you'll want to use more modern examples where you can or show more recent evidence of pursuing the career. I also don't think you can assume a successful application last year would be successful this year.Question for anyone regarding applicaitons. Last year I advanced through the first application stage of a few firms but failed later at the video interview. One of the firms this year that I want to re-apply to is using the exact same questions in their applicaiton as last cycle. I don't want to copy and paste answers to seem lazy, but at the same time I do not want to change a successful answer, hurting my chances of getting into the next round. Any tips on the best approach would be amazing @Jessica Booker
Amazing thank you so muchAlways try to update and refine your application answers - you'll want to use more modern examples where you can or show more recent evidence of pursuing the career. I also don't think you can assume a successful application last year would be successful this year.
A lot of your application may still have the same themes/content, but I would always try to update it where you can. I suspect if reviewed with a fresh pair of eyes you will find either mistakes or think there are better ways to word the same things you have said in an earlier application.