Thank you thats super useful! I think i will leave it blank- i currently drafted an answer on my work experience and other experiences that would make me a good fit but i wasn't sure if it was needed! Thank you!Hi!
This question is likely included to give candidates a fair chance to explain anything that might need context (e.g. illness, caring responsibilities, disruption to studies, resits, gaps, etc.). If you don't have any mitigating circumstances or genuinely relevant contextual information, it's absolutely fine (and often better) to leave it blank. The graduate recruitment team are not going to penalise you for this, and are likely expecting it for the majority of applicants.
I would avoid using the space to:
1. Repeat work experience or extracurriculars already covered elsewhere in your application
2. Squeeze in a "why I'd be a good trainee" answer
3. Answer "why law or why AG" directly
If the firm wanted this to be included in the application form, they likely would've made it a dedicated application question - it could be the case that these questions will come up later on in the process!
If there is a substantial extracurricular or responsibility that adds important context to your application and didn't fit elsewhere in your application, I'd say that you can add this very briefly if you feel it would add value to your application. If not, it's totally fine to leave it blank
Hey when did you receive it and was it for spring/summer? Congrats btw!!
Best of luck everyone! I mean we might see each other again next cycle, but hopefully not (since I hope we all no longer need to apply)!
Why are you stopping?elle woods is clocking out! Just decided that I am retiring from applying to firms this cycle now
I'll still pop online once in a while (knowing me that will be quite often) but I wish all of you the very very best! Wishing you all insane stamina to get through the rest of your apps and manifesting ACs, VS', and TCs for everyone!
Happy early new years! May 2026 be our year!
I don't know the specific for Dechert but I believe there was a guidance thread addressing later applications for rolling firms.
Yep got the same back in October but nothing since apart from an OD rejection.
Well done @elle woods!!elle woods is clocking out! Just decided that I am retiring from applying to firms this cycle now
I'll still pop online once in a while (knowing me that will be quite often) but I wish all of you the very very best! Wishing you all insane stamina to get through the rest of your apps and manifesting ACs, VS', and TCs for everyone!
Happy early new years! May 2026 be our year!
Such a good feeling, submitted my last one on Saturday! Good luck with everything.elle woods is clocking out! Just decided that I am retiring from applying to firms this cycle now
I'll still pop online once in a while (knowing me that will be quite often) but I wish all of you the very very best! Wishing you all insane stamina to get through the rest of your apps and manifesting ACs, VS', and TCs for everyone!
Happy early new years! May 2026 be our year!
Unless Grad Rec announce it, hopefully the chances of converting are still good!!
