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Recent content by Katherine - Withers
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Hello, 1. Yes, there is a benchmark in the SJT to progress to the next stage 2. We see numerous qualities which mean that our trainees excel - one of the good things is that everyone is very different 3. Further information about our pro bono work may be found here...- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Jolie For me it is when a candidate has copied and pasted their answers from a previous year and not checked if any of the information has changed or when the website is quoted at us without saying why something is important to the individual. The question isn't "what do you know about...- Katherine - Withers
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Hello, We review all applications prior to inviting to the first assessment. We then review the applications of those who meet the benchmark again and decide whether or not to progress them to our second assessment. We review application on a rolling basis and invite to assessment regularly...- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Rachel, Thank you for your questions. 1. Applications that actually answer the question and do not feel like they have copied and pasted is a key one for me - I want to get to know you in the application form 2. People say they want to work at Withers because we are international - but why...- Katherine - Withers
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Hello Julia, Thank you for your questions. 1. We are looking for genuine and authentic answers to the question - we want to get to know the real you 2. The first-round interview is strengths-based 3. The situational judgement test also includes numerical and critical thinking questions 4...- Katherine - Withers
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Hello, The SJT assesses the qualities/strengths that we think are important in our trainees. There is a benchmark. My best advice is to answer authentically and not to over think it. Katherine- Katherine - Withers
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Hello, Thank you for your questions. 1. In terms of culture, Withers is very unique and different to the other four firms I have previously worked at. It is very collaborative, non-hierarchical, friendly and supportive. We have a high-performing culture and everyone wants to deliver for their...- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Jolie, With regards to the Open Day, come with an open mind, lots of enthusiasm and questions. Katherine- Katherine - Withers
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Hello - we use Cappfinity for our Situational Judgement Test. My best advice is to answer the questions honestly and do not try and overthink it. Many candidates try and analyse and think about we are looking for rather than giving their genuine answer.- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Olivia, Due to the nature of the work undertaken by the family team, I am unable to share anything further than that which is on the website. Katherine- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Olivia, The size of our teams varies hugely. Our private client and tax team is by far the biggest. Trainees gain exposure in all seats and are involved in matters from day one. We currently have a trainee secondment to Milan. Katherine- Katherine - Withers
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Hello S'bonelo, 1. We do consider applicants from different jurisdictions. We do not have quotas for the number we take. In terms of the application, it is exactly the same as for anyone inside the UK. 2. My best advice is to be genuine and authentic in your application form and make sure you...- Katherine - Withers
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Hello, Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas for vacation schemes. Katherine- Katherine - Withers
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Hi Laila, Thanks for your questions. To answer them: 1. Be authentic and genuine - we know what the website says - we want to know why YOU are interested in the firm 2. Each trainee has a partner mentor for their two year training contract, they also have a buddy and supervisor for each seat...- Katherine - Withers
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Thank you, Jaysen. Hi everyone - I'm Katherine and I have been at Withers for just over a year recruiting all of our fee earners from paralegal through to senior associate. I have been an Early Careers Recruiter for almost 20 years and have worked at a number of law firms. Happy to answer any...- Katherine - Withers
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