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    Herbert Smith Freehills Online Assessment?

    It’s a even 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3 split on questions for hsf
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Yes I’ve tried to do what @Selma95 has said. 100 or so words on why lawyer and then I’ve picked out a couple nrf sector practice strengths which interest me and then said why in 92 words.
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Thanks. The why nrf and why lawyer question is vey mean to only give 200 words combined!!
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Is it too late to apply for the Norton Rose Fulbright winter vac?? They seem to be rolling
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    CV Length

    I’d say it depends on what stage you’re at and how much you have to put on. Two pages is accepted everywhere and I’ve never ever heard it’s not. So two is fine unless the firm (not careers adviser!) itself sets out any requirements. The only caveat I’d put is that there’s no point having a...
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    Strange application questions...

    Another weird new one I've come across.... if you did not pursue a career in law, what would you do and why?!
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    Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme

    Sorry, going to bring this thread back to life. Any views on question 3?? Not sure what it’s getting at?
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    How to answer ''Tell us about yourself question''?

    I don’t really think it’s a question you can make interesting or be different with. Unless you’ve had an interesting gap year or job or extra circular. Your CV/profile is what it is and you can’t fake it. Everyone’s gone through a similar background with uni, etc. What I will say though is I...
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    Advice for applying to direct training contracts or vacation schemes?

    I’m rethinking/having second thoughts over my comments on this earlier. What are others doing?? If you apply for a VS, can you later transfer to the TC app process??
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    Rolling Basis Recruitment Realities

    No. Another couple of firms which close 31 January. They clearly say they’re not rolling. Should I submit asap after I’m done drafting the application or wait nearly the deadline towards December or Jan. For non rolling I see limited value in submitting early?
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    Rolling Basis Recruitment Realities

    I’ve finished drafting up answers for applications. Is it worth submitting now even though they’re non rolling and will close in January??
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    Best law fair freebies?

    Do jones day still give umbrellas? Always thought they were great and practical.
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    Why not a higher ranked university?

    Agree this is a crazy question and really reflects badly on the firm/the interviewer. Being honest is probably the best way to go with this I think. And just talking a bit about about why you enjoyed your uni. If you try to defend your choice, there’s a danger you may come across passive...
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    Rolling Basis Recruitment Realities

    I’ve often thought about this. And in particular trying to balance applications for rolling firms against those that say they’ll read/respond after the deadline. Ive found some firms who’re non rolling seem to have an easier application. So a bit confused if I should just submit those even...
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    Strange application questions...

    I’ve come across a few weird questions. Thought I’d put them out there to get views: 1. What motivates you. 2. How would you add value during a vacation scheme to the office. 3. If you could go back in time for a historical event, what would it be and why. 4. What rewards do you expect.
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Do you know which are rolling??
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    Freshfields application

    Do people have any advice or insight? Just a blank box to write about yourself - positions of responsibility, employment/work experience, achievements, interests, personal qualities
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Any reasons to apply early if a firm is non rolling??
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    Firms I shouldn't be applying to as an Non-Russel group student

    Think the advice is total rubbish - and that’s putting it politely!!! (Except for perhaps slaugthers). Who is the advice from? For example, I think I’m right in saying Macfarlanes don’t even have any A-level grade requirements or if they do they’re really low. Grades are important. Which...
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Hmmm can’t make up my mind. Want a TC asap like yesterday! Winter scheme is shorter than spring.

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