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Not sure about Mayer Brown but Weil only closed yesterday so don’t think anyone has heard yet. Seems like they aren’t really rolling for their events.
Does anyone know whether Hogan Lovells' first test is automatic? I submitted my app on Friday and haven't received anything.
In the email Weil sent after I submitted the 8th Oct insight day app, it said apps are reviewed on a rolling basis but before invites are sent out, all apps would be reviewed by early careers.
For the 8th Oct insight day, the deadline was 28th Sept and I received my invite the next day, on the 29th. They said they had received 200+ apps for 25-30 places, which is insane!
They might receive more apps for this upcoming insight day. They have insight evenings over the next few weeks which all have varying deadlines so are probably reviewing those too.
For the 8th Oct insight day, the deadline was 28th Sept and I received my invite the next day, on the 29th. They said they had received 200+ apps for 25-30 places, which is insane!
They might receive more apps for this upcoming insight day. They have insight evenings over the next few weeks which all have varying deadlines so are probably reviewing those too.
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This may be a silly question, but how do I answer this?
'How do you rate your computer skills? Please give details.'
The rating is just a drop-down selection box but what am I meant to write for 'please give details?'
'How do you rate your computer skills? Please give details.'
The rating is just a drop-down selection box but what am I meant to write for 'please give details?'
Hey just wanted to mention that I submitted Fri as well and haven't recd the test so far :/
It took 4 days for mine to come through after applying so don’t worry it’s just not immediate
ah superb, thanks a lot for letting me know. Appreciate it
Anyone else applying to Withers? They've got some of the quirkiest questions...imagine your life was a mascot, what would it look like and what would it cheer for? I don't know whether to laugh or cry 😂
I got an open day invite. Applied 22 September to their open day and heard on 3rd oct. Hope that helps
Hi!
Not a silly question at all - I'd probably be a bit confused too!
I would rate your skills using the drop down box, and the "please give details" box could be used for a short explanation of what you can actually do. For example, you could write something like:
"I'm comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) and online research tools. I am confident in learning new software and managing digital files efficiently."
I would basically use that space to describe what kind of programs, tools, or systems you are comfortable with using - you don't need to oversell or undersell yourself. I wouldn't stress too much over the question, just be honest about your capabilities with digital systems.
I hope that helps!
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