I’m delighted to announce I will be deleting LinkedIn off my phone!! A special thanks to the LinkedIn community for destroying my mental health. I look forward to not ever using it again in the near future!LinkedIn is depressing.
I’m delighted to announce I will be deleting LinkedIn off my phone!! A special thanks to the LinkedIn community for destroying my mental health. I look forward to not ever using it again in the near future!LinkedIn is depressing.
But it seems like MC can provide more TC each year,I feel like it means more chance.shhhhhh let them apply for the MCs and Big Law only! leave the rest for us i'm all for the advice but dang, if people wanna aim for a moon landing I ain't stopping them!
I agree tho, I realised that If you want to go into Law it's not about forcing yourself into a space where the competition is indescribable. That's a tip a partner from Fieldfisher gave me at the end of the interview. We studied at the same degree at the same uni as well which made it even more funny. He said he realised early on that he was wasting time on these big firms (MC) because spotting him was gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack. It's not impossible, but to only focus on these top firms is bamboozling. Also so many people don't even last after qualifying loool. Honestly, the hunt for MC/US big law is reminding me of the pursuit for Oxbridge at A levels. It makes so much sense as to why people want it but there are so many different opportunities/routes to "success" outside of the "best".
I really like this article from the BBC which I think is great metaphor for why people do this - I just realised there's also a TV show
Are you an ‘insecure overachiever’?
Decades of research into elite firms identified a particular type of worker: exceptionally capable and fiercely ambitious, but driven by a profound belief in their own inadequacy.www.bbc.com
They do but the applications for it are well over 2,000. Its worth applying, but to only focus on these firms is silly in my opinion. Even if you have the IQ of tesla, or 28 A levels.But it seems like MC can provide more TC each year,I feel like it means more chance.
But small firms also received wide range of applications,I don‘t think silver circle hasThey do but the applications for it are well over 2,000. Its worth applying, but to only focus on these firms is silly in my opinion. Even if you have the IQ of tesla, or 28 A levels.
The MC will typically get far more applicants than other firms though, which is why they have more TCs. Wouldn't necessarily say it's a lower standard, but I also feel each MC firm looks for a very particular type of person.But small firms also received wide range of applications,I don‘t think silver circle has
a lower standard.
I don’t think you have to focus on the firm’s practice areas - it could be something much more broader around policy that might just impact firms or their clients.What's the best approach to the question "if you could introduce a new law, what would it be"?
Would it be best to focus on the firm's practice areas or anything of interest? Any thoughts @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre?
They absolutely do! But my point has never been other firms have lower standards therefore you should apply. My point has been don’t just focus on the “best”. Especially if they have more offers.But small firms also received wide range of applications,I don‘t think silver circle has
a lower standard.
Thanks Jessica If it's something that likely wouldn't impact the firm or its clients but is something I'm strongly passionate about, would that be a mistake? I would want to talk about banning the use of sexual history evidence in trials, but I know this isn't a topic that would be of relevance to the firm at all.I don’t think you have to focus on the firm’s practice areas - it could be something much more broader around policy that might just impact firms or their clients.
I would choose something that you have an opinion on and can rationalise your logic and thinking as to why that law is needed.
Congrats!! When did you do your AC and when did you get the email? I'm still waiting to hear backBird & Bird Summer VS offer!
Same! I would like to hear anyones experience from past years!Just got this assessment invite too! I've not done it before either so would be great to hear if anyone had any tips on how to prepare
How is this even possible?? Next you're going to tell us this is only your first cycle 🤣🤣First post here! Got really lucky and received my fourth vac scheme offer from goodwin after ashurst, weil and HSF!
Yes - that would be fine too!Thanks Jessica If it's something that likely wouldn't impact the firm or its clients but is something I'm strongly passionate about, would that be a mistake? I would want to talk about banning the use of sexual history evidence in trials, but I know this isn't a topic that would be of relevance to the firm at all.