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    Macfarlanes 5

    Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. As President, leading the **** to winning the **** award at the **** is an achievement I am most proud of. In 2017 **** was nominated...
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    Macfarlanes 4

    Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. (500) After scoring eighth out of approximately 1400 total competitors, I reached the semi-finals of the Aspiring Solicitors’...
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    Macfarlanes 3

    Macfarlanes - RB Form, AC YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. (500) I am the legal executive officer of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union...
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    Macfarlanes 2

    MACFARLANES TRAINING CONTRACT APPLICATION YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS: Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort (500 words). I was awarded a grant from my school for achieving a place on...
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    Macfarlanes 1

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    Linklaters 2

    Tell us about your experience of teamwork and the impact you have had on these teams, whether from your work, studies or other roles and responsibilities. Include how you have balanced your various commitments. (350 word limit) A problem arose during my Presidency of **** when we were obliged...
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    Linklaters 1

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    Lewis Silkin

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 7/2/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 9/2/2020 Work Experience Summary: What skills/ knowledge have you gained from your previous work experience that will help you become a successful lawyer? Having worked as a retail...
  9. Latham & Watkins 7

    Latham & Watkins 7

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/12/2019 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 12/15/2019
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    Latham & Watkins 6

    Latham & Watkins (Invited to video interview – not successful) Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? 250 words My initial interest in commercial law came from witnessing my [] work as a paralegal, encouraging me to study law at GCSE and A Level. Completing three days work experience...
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    Latham & Watkins 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/25/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 11/9/2020 Latham & Watkins Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 words) A career as a commercial lawyer appeals to me because I enjoy the dynamic nature of...
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    Latham & Watkins 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/3/2020 Stage reached: TC offer following VS When did you hear back: 8/18/2020 Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 words) My ambition to pursue a career in commercial law was affirmed following an internship at a local law firm. In the...
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    Latham & Watkins 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/21/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/27/2020 Why do you want to be a commercial lawyer? My interest in the intersection between law, business and finance materialised while undertaking work experience at commercial law...
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    Latham & Watkins 2

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/24/2020 Stage reached: Currently doing the Winter Vacation Scheme When did you hear back: 12/1/2020 Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 max) My interest in commercial law stems from working with the Corporate team at an international law...
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    Latham & Watkins 1

    Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? It was my internship at LBS Group, in which I answered client calls regarding questions and complaints, which made me realize I wanted a career with a client-centric focus. I developed an understanding of the commercial lawyer’s job to facilitate...
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    Kirkland & Ellis 2

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/10/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 12/14/2020 Dear Graduate Recruitment, I am a penultimate year Law student at the University of Manchester. I am writing to apply for a place on the 2021 Spring Vacation...
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    Kirkland & Ellis Application

    Dear Graduate Recruitment, I am making a 2019 Vacation Scheme application as I believe that Kirkland’s expertise in private equity and style of training match my ambition to shape my legal career as an aspiring lawyer. Following my internship at LBS Group, in which I answered calls regarding...
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    K&L Gates

    What personal or career goals do you have for yourself at present? My goals are to be able to start my legal career and it becoming part of who I am. I want to further develop the skills that I have obtained during my academic experience, work experience and positions of responsibility and...
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    Jones Day 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/20/2019 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 1/17/2020 Jones Day Please type your cover letter below to be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager. You do not need to address it to a person or to include your/our address. There...
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    Jones Day 4

    Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment. I am currently a College Mentor for my College at University and I have also been elected as Firm Representative...

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