I'm sure its fine, I'm pretty sure I've seen it that they assess applications holistically, and I've definitely seen people progress who have gotten 2.1'sHi everyone,
I’m planning to apply to Slaughter and May and have heard they are quite strict when it comes to university grades. I attained a final mark of 69 in my degree (just scraped a First), but I’m wondering if they only consider applicants with an overall grade of 70% or higher?
Thank you!
You won’t need a first to apply to Slaughter and May.Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply to Slaughter and May and have heard they are quite strict when it comes to university grades. I attained a final mark of 69 in my degree (just scraped a First), but I’m wondering if they only consider applicants with an overall grade of 70% or higher?
Thank you!
I’d personally suggest trying to limit the use of terms that maybe offensive in an answer like this. Are the specific references needed and can the same point be said without using them?Helloo I started answering a question about an issue I was passionate about which is on how derogatory language impacts the general way we view women but I have now come to the realisation that I'm using some strong language as examples. Obviously they are used to evidence an academic point I am making, so it's not being used in an inappropriate way BUT upon reflection should I write about a safer topic, or given the "academic" nature of my answer it will be okay?
( I have stupidly already started writing this and would love to not have to start over 😭)
Nope, I sat the Arctic Shores test today. When did you do yours?Hello everyone!
Has anyone received an Assessment Day invitation from Norton Rose Fulbright for the 2024 Winter Vacation Scheme?
Sidley anyone?
What are the firms that usuallly require or expect a first?You won’t need a first to apply to Slaughter and May.
Thanks for replying. I haven't submitted yet. The next stage after the test is video interview if I am not mistaken. Has anyone done that stage?Nope, I sat the Arctic Shores test today. When did you do yours?
Aren’t they non-rolling?Hello everyone!
Has anyone received an Assessment Day invitation from Norton Rose Fulbright for the 2024 Winter Vacation Scheme?
Hi @danielles ! Legal Cheek firm pages are a great resource for this, as they have pie charts which show the university breakdown of the current trainees at the firm (by group). Generally, you will find that elite US firms are more selective about university type, for example, Kirkland & Ellis trainees are made up exclusively of RG and Oxbridge grads:Anyone knows which firms don't really care about whether you attended an RS uni but more so just look at your grades?
As an Oxbridge graduate, I can tell you that the numbers for those small firms can change radically from year to year. I did the Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme and they didn't take many Oxbridge people at all this year. An Oxbridge degree isn't a guarantee of success - I've been rejected from everything in the end (even VSs with a. 3-1 conversion rate).Hi @danielles ! Legal Cheek firm pages are a great resource for this, as they have pie charts which show the university breakdown of the current trainees at the firm (by group). Generally, you will find that elite US firms are more selective about university type, for example, Kirkland & Ellis trainees are made up exclusively of RG and Oxbridge grads:
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Whereas UK firms appear to be more diverse in their selection, for example Ashurst:
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I will caveat this by saying that just because there is no 'Other UK' section to these charts, it doesn't mean you are definitely wasting your time applying for these firms. Firms are changing their recruitment strategies all the time, especially with the current focus on diversity, and I do believe a lot of candidates 'self-select' themselves out of some firms by believing they would simply never get in, which can perpetuate the RG/Oxbridge dominance. However, I do appreciate that in application cycles, your time is extremely valuable and you do have to play the odds, so for that, these charts are really helpful. I hope that helps! ✨
It’s good to see Ropes and Gray are changing their ways! Applying to vac schemes as an Oxbridge graduate is an advantage in itself let alone getting a vac scheme! Both vac schemes I was on took all oxbridge with a dash of RG😄 guess it depends on the firm…As an Oxbridge graduate, I can tell you that the numbers for those small firms can change radically from year to year. I did the Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme and they didn't take many Oxbridge people at all this year. An Oxbridge degree isn't a guarantee of success - I've been rejected from everything in the end (even VSs with a. 3-1 conversion rate).
Similarly to this, I used to say that although I recruited more Oxbridge candidates ant an MC firm, also used to reject more Oxbridge candidates than any orher pair of universities.As an Oxbridge graduate, I can tell you that the numbers for those small firms can change radically from year to year. I did the Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme and they didn't take many Oxbridge people at all this year. An Oxbridge degree isn't a guarantee of success - I've been rejected from everything in the end (even VSs with a. 3-1 conversion rate).
I’d briefly explain why whether it is yes or no.Hi everyone! For anyone that applied for a VS at Jones Day, on the question "Have you have chosen to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in your application?" Did you provide an explanation even though your answer is 'No' or do you have to explain your choice regardless of whether your used AI or not? Thanks!
Hi what’s a PFO hahaPFO a long time ago lol