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  1. syw

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Are all the verbal reasoning questions T/F/CS? Or do they include interpretations/deductions etc?
  2. syw

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Did anyone else have trouble formatting their answers into the box for the app questions? Mine is the exact word count but isn't letting me paste the remainder in.. hm
  3. syw

    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    I didn't get an email either
  4. syw

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Has anyone who has applied to DWF's open day heard back at all? I submitted my app in what feels like a life time ago..
  5. syw

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    I'm on the Skadden open day application however there doesn't seem to be a word limit. I'm not sure if mine is just loading incorrectly. Can someone please confirm this for me?
  6. syw

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks Jaysen that clears it up a lot!
  7. syw

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker for Baker McKenzies VC, they have this question: ''Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply? (300 words max)''. Is this essentially a...
  8. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    For anyone that has applied to Slaughters directly for a TC this cycle, how long has it taken you to hear back?
  9. syw

    Slaughter and May CV - bullet points or paragraphs?

    Hi Alice, do you simply mean that all other entries in the CV e.g interests/extra curriculars should be in brief bullet points, and work experience in fuller prose written paragraphs? Thank you>
  10. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back from DWF and Baker McKenzie re. Open Days? (BM - Social mobility Open Day)
  11. syw

    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Very much interested! :-)
  12. syw

    Allen & Overy SJT

    Hi @Jessica Booker or anyone else that has got this nailed to a T, for A&O's 'If you could introduce a new law what would it be and why?' question, would a reform be suitable for discussion here, as opposed to an explicit 'new law'? My answer would be to argue why we should reform/change some...
  13. syw

    Crowell & Moring Training Contract

    This is very useful thank you!! Did they happen to mention details about the application process. I.e Whether they like the submitted CV in bullet point style etc?
  14. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I also got this email, - applied for a direct TC in their MK office though. Does seem like most are recruiting from their VC for sure. Makes it a bit more tough especially if you're working full time like myself ah!
  15. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm still waiting on Dentons (MK office), Macfarlanes and AG. Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw G re. direct TC app? I applied back in May
  16. syw

    Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy

    The above is really helpful! In terms of actual open day applications, how would you advise not coming off as generic in the 'why are you applying to x open day' question? I feel like all applicants are likely to put how they want the opportunity to network etc.
  17. syw

    Ask a future MC Trainee (international applicant) anything

    Hi Carina, I have a question in relation to COVID. If i am applying to a firm that does not appear to have drastically been effected by covid through their trainee intake/delays etc, and have undertaken extensive deals during this time is that something worth mentioning, specifically in regard...
  18. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you v much!
  19. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, i've just been invited for a watson glaser test at BM. I've attempted WG tests before but really suck at them despite practising :( How long do you normally practice for? Any obvious online resources would also be v v helpful!
  20. syw

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    when did you hear back?

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