Curious what firm this is for? I think it depends how focused the firm's overall practice is - if you were writing for, say, Kirkland, I'd imagine it's fine to go all in on PE, but I wouldn't necessarily do so in an application to Freshfields even though they also take top marks for high-end buyoutsFor a question asking about what practice areas you're interested in, is it okay to talk about one in detail or should you cut back on the detail to mention another?
A few factors to consider:For a question asking about what practice areas you're interested in, is it okay to talk about one in detail or should you cut back on the detail to mention another?
The higher. Good luck with your application!Hi everyone. I got my WG percentile from HL. Just wanted to double checking that im interpreting it correctly; is a lower percentile or higher percentile more favourable?
Thank you! Does anyone know what percentile you typically have to hit in order to progress?The higher. Good luck with your application!
From what I heard from other recruiters, different firms use different groups against which your performance is assessed. So, your percentile does not mean too much unless you know against whom you are measured. Consequently, there is no general standard that can give you a pass for all the firms.Thank you! Does anyone know what percentile you typically have to hit in order to progress?
It usually depends on the firm and in most cases, they won't disclose the benchmark either.Thank you! Does anyone know what percentile you typically have to hit in order to progress?
A few factors to consider:
- how much exposure you would get to the practice area during your TC. For instance some of the big firms have a strong IP practice but you may only spend three months in that area (if at all).
- how big the practice area is as part of the firm - which in turn means how many NQ roles are likely to be available when you qualify
- what your personal preferences are. There is no point faking interest just for the sake of an application (it probably means the firm isn’t right for you)
- what the rest of your application looks like. If all your work experience is in Shipping you might want to hedge your bets and talk more broadly than just shipping in that answer (unless the firm only does shipping law). It’s your opportunity to show there is a bit more to you than just one practice area.
It usually depends on the firm and in most cases, they won't disclose the benchmark either.
Thank you both for your responses! Appreciate itFrom what I heard from other recruiters, different firms use different groups against which your performance is assessed. So, your percentile does not mean too much unless you know against whom you are measured. Consequently, there is no general standard that can give you a pass for all the firms.
Higher the percentile they better the ranking (99 is the highest you can get)Hi everyone. I got my WG percentile from HL. Just wanted to double checking that im interpreting it correctly; is a lower percentile or higher percentile more favourable?
Can be anything typically from the 15-75th percentile depending on a range of factors for the firm in question.Thank you! Does anyone know what percentile you typically have to hit in order to progress?
My friend had an email last night inviting her to a telephone interview this Wednesday.hI, has anyone heard anything from NRF post WG?
What scheme was this for? and congrats to your friend !My friend had an email last night inviting her to a telephone interview this Wednesday.
I think it's the winter schemeWhat scheme was this for? and congrats to your friend !