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Generally firms try to send it in the 24 hours preceding, but if you haven't received it then it wouldn't look bad on you to drop them a call to check!
Can I just say how much I LOVE this forum just because we can all see how far we've come since September?!
Seeing everyone's posts (like you @Ricky and @Celestie, and everyone else!) from the early stage panicking to the onslaught of rejections and offers to ... just seeing people come through...
Hey, you're already doing SO great! :D
As a 2nd year who applied for just 5 schemes and who clinched 1, you're already in the minority. So keep your head up!
I'm a third year who didn't apply for any schemes in my 2nd year because I wanted to hitchhike across Europe. I've thus far clinched...
Hi guys,
I did the Ashurst AC last year and received a Winter VS offer which I then converted into a Summer offer because of visa issues. So I might see some of you this June! :)
Let me know if I can help any of you with the interview process - I'm happy to pass on what I learnt!
Jon
I have an upcoming interview with a US firm and I love the way I feel so much more free when I'm working at a standing desk so I'm thinking of just doing my interview standing up lol. Anyone else feel the same way/have one?
1) What's something you could spend hours talking about?
2) What's a hobby that you would drag a friend out to?
3) What's an accomplishment you're particularly proud of?
4) Do you like helping others? If so, when?
From the vibe from Cooley that I've read about, they seem to want folks who've done 'different' things in life. Check out Chambers. Not that they don't seem to hire non career-changers, but they really try hard to come across that way!
I'm really just going for someone sitting down for a coffee...
Still waiting back from:
- Dechert
- L&W
- Mofo
- FF
- Links
- Shearman
- Ropes
Working on Cooley and Morgan today. HMU if you need some encouragement! :D we can do this.
*if anyone wants to prep for skadden together lmk
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