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    Ropes & Gray application question

    I just looked at the application and it seems like there is no work experience/extra-curricular/etc. section? Does the firm select applicants for interviews/ACs solely on the basis of grades and the 500-word commercial question?
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    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Good luck!!!! I also applied for that scheme but I still haven't heard back. I saw some rejections on the main "hearing back" thread, so I suppose no response at this stage could be a good sign. But who knows. Also, making sure you have seen these to help you prepare...
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    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Omg!!!! Congrats!!! Is this for their Winter Vacation Scheme? Sidley is exhibiting on AllAboutLaw's virtual law fair this week. They have a panel on Wednesday that specifically addresses the vacation scheme application and interview process, as well as a few Q&A sessions. So if your interview...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I was facing issues with this too and wasn't able to confirm that my results went through. So I sent an email explaining that I wasn't sure if my GSCE & A-level equivalent grades had saved on the application and gave a breakdown of all my exam results. Five days later, I received a kind email...
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    Sidley Austin application question

    I think these things are up to you. Lots of firms have a similar prompt and equally start them with the verb “detail.” I remember at the Legal Cheek law fair, a Latham GR member suggested that people may use bullet points for these questions and that applicants should consider structuring and...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Work Experience Section

    Since HSF has specialised Open Days (Disputes / Intellectual Property (IP), Cyber and Technology / Innovation) I would focus on how learning about those areas at the Open Day would benefit you. You can highlight what led you to develop an interest in them (whether extracurriculars, modules...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    I just got an email that Herbert Smith Freehills is not moving forward with my application due to not meeting their benchmark on the online test. This was my second application this cycle and one I also failed due to testing. I wish they told me which components (or whether it was timing?) that...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Work Experience Section

    Hey! I submitted a vacation scheme application and I didn't find a section either to specifically detail my extracurriculars and achievements. Instead, you can sprinkle in these throughout the essay questions, which thankfully have a limit of 300 words and not the standard 250. In my...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Unfortunately, I got a proper rejection a few days later. I didn't post about that ultimate rejection because I was too sad at the time to do so. I've luckily since then bounced back to my optimistic self. Anyway, since this thread keeps on growing, here are my top tips for future applicants...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    I had the exact same exact instincts as you and I've been trying to think through the logic of what makes something more or less effective. From the instructions we know that our responses to the SJT should be "based only on the information provided" and that we "should not assume any prior...
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    I would love to compare answers to this test if you are down!
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    Interest in a commercial issue but no hard evidence to support it

    I think doing substantial research about it online already counts as evidence since you are demonstrating interest. Here are some things I would recommend that you do to strengthen the way you can talk about this in applications. I would recommend that you complete Clifford Chance's Climate...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I wanted to ask a clarifying question about this advice. For essay questions (between 250-300 words) on extracurricular activities/ interests/ positions of responsibility, would you advise giving a well-rounded answer detailing many things that we have done? Or is it fine to focus...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I'm currently completing an application that doesn't ask for a "why us" question or cover letter. I was wondering if I should still try to link to the firm in the more general questions they do ask (why law, describe extracurriculars, etc)? Basically, how do I show the firm that I researched...
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    Crisis of confidence + working full time while applying

    Hi there! You've got this! The fact that you've already gotten a vacation scheme is really impressive and it's going to make you stand out even more in this cycle. Did you receive feedback from the firm that you can work on throughout this cycle? Take the time to jot down how your current role...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Oh, wow! Thank you for sharing. I have my fingers crossed that the same thing is happening to me! It's really nice to have my hopes back. I've been trying my best to have a positive outlook regarding what the portal said and use the fuel of a "rejection" for crafting even better applications...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    I just took the SJT and immediately found out in the application portal that I was rejected for the Winter Vacation Scheme. I feel pretty gutted right now because even though I had passed this assessment in a previous application round I still took the time to carefully prepare by looking up the...
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