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    UCAS points

    Do you normally calculate all your grades including AS and general studies?
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    UCAS points

    Hi all, I think i have managed to confuse myself when calculating the UCAS points part on applications. The Shearman & Sterling guidance note says "As the UCAS Tariff changed in 2017, you should calculate your tariff based on your grades at the time you completed your A-levels." Now does this...
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Awesome guys, thank you, I shall submit my application!
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Hi guys, is there any point in me applying to TS now for a TC? Their deadline is in July but if you guys aren't getting replies is there any point??
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes, i made the mistake of emailing them to find out and they sent me my rejection within an hour :(. Lots of luck with your application!!!!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes i was nervous too which i think is expected. Not too sure if my answers were good enough! Hopefully we can hear back soon to stop us from overthinking!!!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Still waiting too! could be today could be in a month! How did yours go?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Rejection from Vinson & Elkins :( gutted!
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    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Hey guys, if you're asked this question "There are times when you need to be highly motivated and use your initiative under difficult circumstances, how do you approach challenging situations that require real determination to be successful, why do you think it is important to us that you are...
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    Summer Training Contract Deadlines

    I know that Shoosmiths do not recruit solely from their vacation schemes :).
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm trying to gather as much information about the layout of the VI at the moment so thank you for that article! Prepping my why law, why Bristows answers as well as any competency questions that might pop up.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I did too! The email makes it seem that applications aren't screened yet, did you get that impression too?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm still waiting too! They said in an email to me that they are holding ACs all throughout February so don't consider yourself rejected!!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congrats on the AC! when did you complete the test if you don't mind me asking?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey, hope the telephone interview went well! Yeah i mean the 'average', 'above average' etc. Thanks for your help :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Has anyone been invited to Mayer Brown AC? if so, if you wouldn't mind, are you able to share your VR test results? I thought my results were good but got a rejection.
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