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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Hi Alice I managed to pass the A&O test without preparing specifically for it. I did not find it as difficult as some that I have taken as most of it was common sense and taking initiative (but still remembering that you are a trainee and learning). I just answered the test honestly - that...- Camilla
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
The application just consists of a situational judgement test with a Watson Glaser test afterwards. There are no application questions this year!- Camilla
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How important are grades for vac schemes and training contracts?
My friend secured a training contract at a top firm with a 2:2. He has very good work experience and is an excellent communicator so I guess he stood out. I averaged a 2:1 in my first and third year and graduated with 2:1 (62%) but I have a 2:2 in my second year. I am still able to make it past...- Camilla
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Haha, I think I am going to submit one today too. Maybe irony will work in our favour...- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
The same thing happened to me and they sent the rejection email a few days later.- Camilla
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How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance
Thanks Alice. Good luck everyone!!- Camilla
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How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance
It is the 12th at 11.59. When you click save and log out it confirms that you have until this date and time to complete your application Did anyone else attach uni transcripts? I know a cover letter isnt required. Thanks- Camilla
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20
The last page says you must upload your CV, is that right?- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Oh your first one? Sorry to hear that. I remember how the first rejection felt. It gets easier and it is all part of the process - I am sure you already know that. Make sure you don't take it personally and just use the rejection as a chance to grow. Good luck to you too! :)- Camilla
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
I agree - you do become invested. I thought my app was good to be honest and I was genuinely interested in the change in the legal sector I wrote about. I have noticed a correlation between applications that I am successful in vs apps I am not successful in....I always seem to do better in...- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Thank you!!- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
A&O rejection!- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Rejection from 2Birds post VI- Camilla
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Hi Jessica. I just realised that I made a mistake on an application form and accidentally over inflated my land law grade by 6% - should I email grad rec and correct the grade, or wait to see whether I progress to interview stage and then let grad rec know?- Camilla
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Allen & Overy app - 2018/19
Yes, I think I had a thank you at the end too. I am sure everyone is supposed to find out whether they passed or did not pass. Maybe check your junk mail folder? Failing that, I would probably email :D- Camilla
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Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!
Hi Paul and Alexandra I have been interested in applying to Shearman & Sterling for a while now but I have always been put off because I know that one of the key things you look for when reviewing an application is 60% or above in contract law. My grade is a little shy of this. I graduated...- Camilla
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Allen & Overy app - 2018/19
I just did the SJT and received an email shortly after saying that I passed and my app will be reviewed.- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Thanks Emily. I did mine on the 20th too... I haven't found anyone that has an AC invite yet - no news is good news so far!- Camilla
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Hi Gigi I submitted my application on 14th October. I was invited to complete the Watson Glaser on 5th November. I completed this on the 11th. I received the video interview invite on 14 November. Good luck to you!- Camilla
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Time management
These suggestions are fantastic! Thank you.- Camilla
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- Forum: General Discussion