Travers Smith Application - Bullet points?

[anon32323232]

Hi team - having a bit of doubt re my Travers Application. So Travers only ask for a cover letter and some 'cv' based stuff, namely:

'Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.'
'Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or awards at school, university or elsewhere'
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I was wondering how I should write my answers to these, since there is no word limit? Do Grad recruitment want us to elaborate loads on the kinds of activities, or do they want succinct, CV-style stuff? Not really sure how long/short I should be making these...

 

[keenaspiringlawyer]

Literally had the same Qs!

 

[AlRJ]

Hi team - having a bit of doubt re my Travers Application. So Travers only ask for a cover letter and some 'cv' based stuff, namely:

'Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.'
'Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or awards at school, university or elsewhere'
​

I was wondering how I should write my answers to these, since there is no word limit? Do Grad recruitment want us to elaborate loads on the kinds of activities, or do they want succinct, CV-style stuff? Not really sure how long/short I should be making these...

Hi there

On their website it states: "Our application process is very straightforward – a CV accompanied by a short covering letter". I would therefore adopt the CV-style approach as you can detail more about 'you' and your experiences in the CL.

I also recently listened to a graduate recruitment Q&A with the firm and they specifically said do not repeat anything in your CL and CV section, so make sure you have a variety of examples at hand.

Hope that helps!

 

[anon32323232]

Hi there

On their website it states: "Our application process is very straightforward – a CV accompanied by a short covering letter". I would therefore adopt the CV-style approach as you can detail more about 'you' and your experiences in the CL.

I also recently listened to a graduate recruitment Q&A with the firm and they specifically said do not repeat anything in your CL and CV section, so make sure you have a variety of examples at hand.

Hope that helps!

Brilliant - thanks so much!

 

[Florawilliams]

Hi guys, same question. I've filled in the extra two questions, largely in a factual style but also stating skills on occasion. Shall i bullet point or not?

 

[AlRJ]

Hi guys, same question. I've filled in the extra two questions, largely in a factual style but also stating skills on occasion. Shall i bullet point or not?

Hi Flora

My mentor at the firm asked Grad Rec last week and they said bullets or prose, it doesn't matter as people use both!

 

[Florawilliams]

Hi Flora

My mentor at the firm asked Grad Rec last week and they said bullets or prose, it doesn't matter as people use both!

Great thank you!
Guys I realised I’ve made a massive mistake - I didn’t remove my name from the cover letter . I had removed it then added it back when I sent it to a friend and then forgot to remove it again! I have emailed Grad rec but am so upset and worried that this will be an outright Rejection . What do you guys think?

 

[AlRJ]

Great thank you!
Guys I realised I’ve made a massive mistake - I didn’t remove my name from the cover letter . I had removed it then added it back when I sent it to a friend and then forgot to remove it again! I have emailed Grad rec but am so upset and worried that this will be an outright Rejection . What do you guys think?

I honestly wouldn't worry too much as its minor in the grand scheme of things! I also didn't realise you had to remove your name from the CL?

 

[Lawgirl123]

Great thank you!
Guys I realised I’ve made a massive mistake - I didn’t remove my name from the cover letter . I had removed it then added it back when I sent it to a friend and then forgot to remove it again! I have emailed Grad rec but am so upset and worried that this will be an outright Rejection . What do you guys think?

Im pretty sure Grad Rec said that you don't need to remove your name at a career fair i attended. I also signed mine off with my name. I really wouldn't worry.

 

[Florawilliams]

I honestly wouldn't worry too much as its minor in the grand scheme of things! I also didn't realise you had to remove your name from the CL?

great thank you so much!!!

 

[Florawilliams]

Im pretty sure Grad Rec said that you don't need to remove your name at a career fair i attended. I also signed mine off with my name. I really wouldn't worry.

thanks this is very reassuring! thank you. has anyone heard back yet ?

 

[AlRJ]

thanks this is very reassuring! thank you. has anyone heard back yet ?

No I haven't but I only submitted my application last week. I spoke to grad rec last week and they said they will be inviting people for interviews soon!

 

[Florawilliams]

No I haven't but I only submitted my application last week. I spoke to grad rec last week and they said they will be inviting people for interviews soon!

oh nice thanks! good luck to us all then!

 

[eviealice]

Hello, can anyone advise me where to upload your CV to the application? I cannot seem to find the option for this?

 

[Florawilliams]

Hello, can anyone advise me where to upload your CV to the application? I cannot seem to find the option for this?

hi there, pretty sure i did not send a CV!

 

[eviealice]

hi there, pretty sure i did not send a CV!

Okay thank you! It said about CVs before I started the application but I can't see the option to add one so maybe they have removed that part

 

[AnAspiringSolicitor]

Great thank you!
Guys I realised I’ve made a massive mistake - I didn’t remove my name from the cover letter . I had removed it then added it back when I sent it to a friend and then forgot to remove it again! I have emailed Grad rec but am so upset and worried that this will be an outright Rejection . What do you guys think?

Did you get a reply from grad rec in relation to having your name included in the letter?

 

[AH97]

Okay thank you! It said about CVs before I started the application but I can't see the option to add one so maybe they have removed that part

I think they consider the questions about interests and positions of responsibility the "CV" element

 

[AH97]

Did you get a reply from grad rec in relation to having your name included in the letter?

I included my name and received an interview invite, so I wouldn't worry!

 

[Lawgirl123]

I included my name and received an interview invite, so I wouldn't worry!

Hi, congrats! Can I ask when you applied, what for and when you received an interview invite?