This was my plan! Thank you!You don't need to use bullet points as such but can provide more of a list of your activities under sub headings if you have a lot.
This was my plan! Thank you!You don't need to use bullet points as such but can provide more of a list of your activities under sub headings if you have a lot.
Thank you very much, this helps a lot!Hey, I did the Pinsent’s blended assessment last recruitment cycle and I do remember one of the video questions being scenario based. It was based on receiving feedback from your supervisor regarding improving your attention to detail and how you would react and implement this. Obviously the questions must have changed now, but basically do be prepared for maybe one scenario question. The other question was firm-based.
Apart from that, there’s a decent amount of numerical reasoning so keep a calculator and pen paper handy. The assessment itself I found to be quite time pressured given the firm advises you not to spend more than 1 hour on it. But don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll smash it- hope this info helps!
Thank you so much Jessica! This is incredibly helpful.I’d try to not get too worried about taking one approach to reading the news. Some articles are going to do the analysis for you, so you don’t necessarily need to go into full PESTLE or SWOT type structures of analysis as that has already been done for you. Where it hasn't, rather than just going into in depth analysis through something like PESTLE, ask yourself more general questions like:
Why is this happening?
Who does it impact?
Why would lawyers care about this?
Why is this interesting to me?
What could influence this in the future?
These types of questions then start on a more foundation level getting you thinking about things that may make up a more formal analytical review like SWOT or PESTLE.
Glad I could helpThank you very much, this helps a lot!
Does anyone have any tips for filling out the work experience section of applications. Should it be chronological? Can I include open days? Virtual internships (if so, how many - can I group them together? How can I make the most out of this section to benefit my application? Thank you!
They review the applications in order of vacation scheme date I believe, so if you have submitted an application for a Summer scheme it would take longer for them to get back.So we should assume PFO outside a few days from applying I guess?
They also (it appears) interview lots of people, and that is probably why they are sending out invites so early as they have a lot to get through. Presuming PFO after a few days is crazy lol.They review the applications in order of vacation scheme date I believe, so if you have submitted an application for a Summer scheme it would take longer for them to get back.
Is this the only question on the application?The Jones Day cover letter is only 300 words... I'm thinking that maybe I essentially just do it as why Jones Day considering I have a VS under my belt already and work full-time in a relevant legal role so it can basically be covered in my work experience section?
My interview is scheduled for 1 Oct - the only available options were the 1st and 2ndHow long do those who got the jones day interview have to prep from getting the invite to the day of the interview ?
It happens enough for you to at least be able to ask for it. I don't see any problem with asking, as the worst that could happen is they say no. This wouldn't put you in a different position than you being unable to commit to the original scheme.Does anyone have experience with requesting to change from WVS to SVS?
I know it varies firm to firm but just generally speaking I'm wondering how common this is or if its a bit of a long shot.
I combine jobs if they're the same job type and not law-related.does anyone have any advice for writing the work experience section of applications? In the sense that I've had about 8 part time jobs in the past 6 years, and they're all quite similar, but obviously all need their own section.
for example 3 of my jobs were in 3 separate supermarkets. I find i'm just writing blah blah customer service, blah blah work ethic, blah blah communication skills for each of them, as they're essentially the same job.