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17 December 2025
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12 apps , 2 video interviews, countless watson glasers and SJTs later and I've been offered a Vacation scheme with Morrison & Foerster (MoFo)! 😅 I'm so excited! My first and only AC this cycle and I really like everything about the firm. This came off the back of approx. 10 rejections guys, so...
If they gave you a time frame by which you could expect to hear back and they've exceeded this quite substantially, I would say there's no harm in following up with an email. I know some people don't like doing this though through fear of looking impatient (myself included lol)
Nerves in excess are very unhelpful. Just try and relax beforehand and treat it like you would another interview by speaking clearly and with structure. There are only five questions and nothing too difficult. Competency, motivational and commercial. More than enough time to prep (45secs) and...
Baker McKenzie rejection! Quite gutted because it really was one of my favourite firms, but this is my first proper application season so perhaps better to show some humility and take it on the chin. Honestly quite relieved cause waiting for a response was killing me! Anyway, all the best for...
Hi @Jessica Booker,
I'm doing a video interview soon and I was planning on doing it at a desk in my bedroom. This is the quietest room in my house, but my bed is in the background. Will this come across as unprofessional?
Thank you
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