Recent content by J Wu

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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Idk the specific answer to whether some firms read them in a random order but some non-rolling firms read applications as they come in to manage volume but only send out AC invites after the deadline
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    If you log onto the application system, it should give you an exact date and time that you need to complete the WG for. Should be 5 days from the exact time you finished the CAPP assessment
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    Dechert application

    When I applied to Dechert last year, I approached these as separate questions with little overlap. Q1 is asking more about you, whereas Q2 is more about the client's perspective, the business of the law firm and what is Dechert's competitive advantage within the legal market (as you have...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Nothing yet. Two other people I know who attended have not heard back either.
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    As someone who graduated in 2018, would it be negatively perceived to discuss university anecdotes rather than examples from work for a few of these competency questions? For two/three of the four questions, my university examples are better suited for what is being asked, but I'm wondering if...
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    https://www.thelawyer.com/first-firm-postpones-spring-vacation-scheme-in-bid-to-battle-coronavirus-pandemic/?nocache=true&adfesuccess=1 Shearman & Sterling is postponing its Spring Vacation Scheme until a later date. Linklaters Pathfinders has been postponed until May but their Spring Vacation...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    "In light of the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the UK and Europe the Firm has taken the decision to postpone our 2020 Open Days. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however we have taken this decision in light of recent government advice to ensure the safety of both applicants...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Does it ever mean anything when a firm says post-AC that they will get back to you early the following week via phone call regardless of outcome but then proceeds to leave you waiting for weeks (24 days and counting)?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Just to build on this, I went straight into the cover letter in my application in the year I did Gibson Dunn's vac scheme (No Dear X or Yours sincerely etc.)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congrats my friend, may the good news continue to flow
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    There are two windows in which to apply directly to Linklaters for a TC. What everyone has applied to is the first window, and the deadline you see is for the second window, which I believe will open in March/April.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied 22 October and received the WG invite on 6 Jan

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