In my cover letter, is it okay to refer to Norton Rose Fulbright in full once, and refer to them as NRF throughout the rest of the answer? Or is it better to just say the firm's full name every time?
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i think to save word count it's okay to say Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) at the start and then refer to them as NRF thereafter.
Anyone here attended the RPC insights day?
I remember them telling something about the strikingly real question but I can't figure it out from my notes... I would highly appreciate if you could DM me.
Happy to help with other open Day insights
I remember them telling something about the strikingly real question but I can't figure it out from my notes... I would highly appreciate if you could DM me.
Happy to help with other open Day insights
Hi, I have a presentation coming up at an AC where I have 30 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to present. I've never done this before, do you have tips on how to approach this, how I could start to engage them and how to structure it and just general tips to stand out. Thank you, p.s there's no slides. @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
Hogan Lovells stage online immersive assessment was very similar to the Freshfields one, and exactly why it was daunting.
I attended their Open Day and wrote a solid application for it, smh😞
I attended their Open Day and wrote a solid application for it, smh😞
I would like some insights on the Linklaters feedback report:
It says my strengths are Critical thinking and Resilience, does it mean I have passed the WGT part of that test?
And is Resource and Work Management being the weekend a bad thing?
It says my strengths are Critical thinking and Resilience, does it mean I have passed the WGT part of that test?
And is Resource and Work Management being the weekend a bad thing?
Didn't realise I have to pass stage 1 to get stage 2! Did the grad recruitment say that?
I think for WGT they look more into the second WGT you will receive after the Capp assessment.
For resource and work management I think there were people getting this as weakness in previous years, and they progressed to AC.
This is so helpful thank you!Hi!
I'd say it's completely fine to talk about the same sector in both questions - in fact, it can make your application feel more focused, as long as you add new depth rather than repeating yourself.
In the "Why firm?" answer, you'd frame the sector as one reason you're drawn to them (e.g. their reputation, clients, recent deals, etc.). Then in the sector-specific question, you'd go deeper and discuss the trends, opportunities, risks, and how the firm could respond.
You won't look limited unless you only talk about that sector across the entire application. Therefore, if you're concerned, I would briefly reference other appealing areas that they practice in - but keeping one consistent sector thread can make your motivations look intentional and genuine.
I hope that helps!
That's the process.
Last year, I failed stage 1, didn't get stage 2 invite.
This year, I cleared stage 1, and did stage 2 (for OD)
Hi @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
What is the general procedure if you've been accepted into a Summer VS, but still have a few applications being considered for other Summer VS. Could you ask them to reconsider you to Spring? Is it worth reaching out now, even before they've decided to progress my application?
What is the general procedure if you've been accepted into a Summer VS, but still have a few applications being considered for other Summer VS. Could you ask them to reconsider you to Spring? Is it worth reaching out now, even before they've decided to progress my application?
For what it’s worth I did the test on 13/11 and the feedback report said my strengths were Commercial Thinking and Working with Others and my weakness was Leadership.
I’ve not heard anything back at all though so assuming PFO.
Those are good results.
I think Resource and work management and leadership are two skills that develop the further you get into your career especially as firms hire people as young as 19 they won’t be expecting a leader but rather a team player.
I’ve attached their framework for you to look at.
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Thanks for the insight!
Regarding the PFO...
From what I heard from them via the Open Day, they don't read application until after the deadline (and 5 more days to allow last day applicants finish the WGT).
So I would encourage you to stay hopeful ♥️
It’s non rolling you wouldn’t hear back until at least 08/12 as that’s when the last WGT can be done by those who applied on the deadline.
Oh my days I thought I flunked my AOS AC but I just got a call
On the back of my CC PFO this has just made my day
On the back of my CC PFO this has just made my day
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