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LegalNim said:
So, it turns out HSF have a character limit on their answer boxes that they don't ever mention! So, despite being under the word count, two of my answers are WAY over their limit.
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Quite common - application systems can’t actually count words (typically) just characters.

It means that if you use lots of long words or if your formatting calculates more than one character (sometimes seen with paragraph spacing) it can be off.
 
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Jennifer said:
I also have a similar question, @Jessica Booker do you think it's necessary to highlight which bits of work were simulated and which were real? Thanks!
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I think it’s important to make clearer when you were doing actual client work as many internships this summer have just been simulations.
 
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Jessica Booker said:
Quite common - application systems can’t actually count words (typically) just characters.

It means that if you use lots of long words or if your formatting calculates more than one character (sometimes seen with paragraph spacing) it can be off.
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Devastating! I spent weeks perfecting my answers - submitted now though so now I'll just have to wait and see.
 
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Does anyone have any advice on applying to a firm for a second time? I understand that things like cover letters/CVs should be updated with more up-to-date and tailored information, but I just wondered about things like competency questions. Could you submit the same response or would this be an issue? For this particular question, I don't believe that I have a better answer to it with an example that has happened in the past year!
 
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bethbristol said:
Does anyone have any advice on applying to a firm for a second time? I understand that things like cover letters/CVs should be updated with more up-to-date and tailored information, but I just wondered about things like competency questions. Could you submit the same response or would this be an issue? For this particular question, I don't believe that I have a better answer to it with an example that has happened in the past year!
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Hey! i would suggest you change up your answers so they don't think you just sent the same thing again. if you cant think of completely new answers then change the structure enough that it doesnt seem the same.
 
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bethbristol said:
Does anyone have any advice on applying to a firm for a second time? I understand that things like cover letters/CVs should be updated with more up-to-date and tailored information, but I just wondered about things like competency questions. Could you submit the same response or would this be an issue? For this particular question, I don't believe that I have a better answer to it with an example that has happened in the past year!
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Think it really depends what stage you are getting to in the process the first time around
 
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Hi all! I'm currently in the midst of writing my Baker McKenzie application and was wondering if anyone had any input for the second question: Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.

I have an answer in mind but the content of which is more informative rather than detailing what I have done in that area. Further, do I have to explicitly state why this topic excites and inspires me or can it be more subtle and read in between the lines?

Also, if anyone would like to share thoughts on the BM application- PM me! I would love to discuss questions and help each other out :) Thank you!
 
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wildprincessx said:
Hi all! I'm currently in the midst of writing my Baker McKenzie application and was wondering if anyone had any input for the second question: Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.

I have an answer in mind but the content of which is more informative rather than detailing what I have done in that area. Further, do I have to explicitly state why this topic excites and inspires me or can it be more subtle and read in between the lines?

Also, if anyone would like to share thoughts on the BM application- PM me! I would love to discuss questions and help each other out :) Thank you!
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Tell your reader why it excites and inspires you. Your application form is about you, not actualy about the topic.
 
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Hiya - After finishing the Tests for HSF's Winter Vacation Scheme - did people get a confirmation email right after following the report saying that the application is under review? Also, do they send a separate email detailing whether you passed or not? Thank you in advance!
 
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Aun Abbas said:
Hiya - After finishing the Tests for HSF's Winter Vacation Scheme - did people get a confirmation email right after following the report saying that the application is under review? Also, do they send a separate email detailing whether you passed or not? Thank you in advance!
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How did you find the test (particularly the SJT and personality sections)? Do you have any advice for preparing? :)
 
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Aun Abbas said:
Hiya - After finishing the Tests for HSF's Winter Vacation Scheme - did people get a confirmation email right after following the report saying that the application is under review? Also, do they send a separate email detailing whether you passed or not? Thank you in advance!
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I got the email saying I had met their benchmark a minute after the one saying my application was under review (having received the report email a few minutes before the review one). Have you checked your junk folder? or it might be that loads of people have applied today so there might be a lag
 
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