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  1. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Congrats thats great news. I heard back from them today and got an offer too, so exciting!
  2. reedyboy

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, does anyone know if Skadden's open day has a word limit? There isn't anything on the form.
  3. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Haven't heard back yet so not sure how it went! But it was an enjoyable interview, the Partner was really friendly and we had a great conversation. It is definitely a less structured format than other interviews, but I found that this worked really well. I was able to learn a lot about the firm...
  4. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Exactly! hope you hear back soon, your tips were really useful in my preparation.
  5. reedyboy

    Where Firms Recruit From (Direct TC/VS)

    Sidley is exlusively VS!
  6. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Thanks so much! Was really happy to recieve the email. Yeah for the Winter Scheme. haha that is so unfortunate, my interview is on the Wednesday morning. I'll have to watch it after, still a really good resource. Those are great I will make sure to go through them. Thanks so much. Good luck...
  7. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Hey guys, I have an interview with Sidley next week and thought it would be good to hear from people about their experiences. I get the impression it is much more of a conversational interview and unlikely to be a set menu of questions, but just wondering if anyone has been interviewed here...
  8. reedyboy

    Sidley Austin application question

    Hi guys, The Sidley application has this question on its work experiences section. "Detail your extra curricular activities and interests and positions of responsibility. Please state what you feel you have gained from them and how others have benefited from your involvement. (250 words...
  9. reedyboy

    Linklaters CAPP Online Assessment

    Just took it yesterday, its just a lot of situational questions and seems to be more to gauge what type of person you are than to test your knowledge. That being said there is a short critical thinking test at the end but this is pretty similar/the same as Watson Glaser questions, so shouldn't...
  10. reedyboy

    Sidley application

    I called the graduate recruiter and she said that each application is read no matter what. They expect strong academics across the board but I got the impression there is room for leeway and definitely equivalent qualifications!
  11. reedyboy

    Sidley application

    Thanks very much. That is what I was thinking but just wanted to double check, I have emailed them as well. I definitely rue the day I picked Chemistry A Level.
  12. reedyboy

    Sidley application

    Hey everyone, just a quick question, Sidley Austin states on their wesbite that "You’ll need to have a minimum of three A-levels (at least three A grades)", I just want to check if this is a strict AAA, or if they would accept equivalent grades e.g A*AB?
  13. reedyboy

    DWF application

    Yeah they are both good ideas! Thanks so much guys, good luck with your applications.
  14. reedyboy

    DWF application

    Hello everyone, Just trying to do the DWF application and a little confused about what to focus on. Question Please complete the personal statement below in no more than 650 words. Within your personal statement please answer the following questions: What do you think differentiates DWF from...
  15. reedyboy

    Baker McKenzie

    Got rejected as well. Keep your chins up everyone :)

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