Milbank Application Tips?

[gricole]

Does anyone have any tips for the cover letter of Milbank and/or for the recruitment process more generally?

 

[Brandon93]

I second this, any guidance on this will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jaysen]

If it helps, I've reviewed a few Milbank applications. What kind of tips were you looking for?

 

[Brandon93]

I'm mainly looking for tips on i.) how to properly structure the cover letter and ii.) the key points I should touch on (about the firm) on my cover letter

 

[Jaysen]

I'm mainly looking for tips on i.) how to properly structure the cover letter and ii.) the key points I should touch on (about the firm) on my cover letter

The cover letter format should be the same as you would approach a normal cover letter, so:

• Brief introductory paragraph (one paragraph)
• Why commercial law?
• Why Milbank ?
• Why me? (A summary of how your experiences/extra-curricular activities makes you a good candidate)

Bullet points 2-4 don't have to be in that order and some students merge their points in 3 and 4.

I can't speak to your reasons for applying to Milbank as they should be personal reasons. Ideally, if you have met the firm before, this is something you want to flag up here.

 

[Brandon93]

Thank you so much Jaysen, this is really useful. One final question, based on the applications you've reviewed, would you say it is better to stick with the traditional one-page format or should I expand a bit?

 

[Jaysen]

Thank you so much Jaysen, this is really useful. One final question, based on the applications you've reviewed, would you say it is better to stick with the traditional one-page format or should I expand a bit?

I'd aim for one page, but not the end of the world if you go over. Most of the apps I received were one page.

 

[Brandon93]

Thank you Jaysen.

 

[gricole]

Who should I address the cover letter to as Robert Girvan (former manager of legal recruiting) moved to Proskauer Rose LLP in June last year?