Hey everyone,
A question for those who are paralegals with upcoming vacation schemes and/or have previously done a vacation scheme while working as a paralegal:
How did you go about having a conversation with your boss/supervisor asking for time off to attend the scheme?
It sounds like a...
Just curious what people do with the work experience section? At the moment, I show not tell what I did and highlight my impact.
Do others explicitly mention what skills they developed and relate that to the firm? When I try this, I often feel it comes off as forced and the law firm’s name...
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As the question says, what ways have you demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset/attitude?
I’ve always found it a tricky attribute to highlight as the usual examples are how somebody has launched XYZ company. While that’s fantastic, I unfortunately haven’t ran my own company...
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As the title suggests, I’m interested to hear what motivates you to become a commercial lawyer?
In my view, finding your reasons why you want to become a commercial lawyer is one of the hardest parts of the application as you have to combine your experiences with your...
Bit of a vague question here, but one I’m asking to develop my understanding! As the title sums up; what are the main differences between the work a business consultant does and commercial solicitor?
If I were to explain it, I’d say that a consultant creates a solution for a business to...
Hi all,
I'm getting myself knotted up over Trowers' last question: "Give us as wide an insight into you as possible without referring to anything you have already mentioned in this application"
Do you think this means without repeating myself (i.e. if already mentioned a particular...
Hi all,
Just wondering - what is considered a ‘good’ score for VRT in terms of percentile and number of questions right?
I know firm’s have different boundaries on what is ‘good,’ but when you’re practising, what are you happy with?
Thanks!
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Bit of a random one: I’m applying for a firm that uses FSR.CVMail and I can’t seem to add additional employers to the employment history section. Does anyone have any idea/ran into the same issue?
I will contact recruitment but I just wanted to check there wasn’t a simple reason why I...
Hi all,
I’ve just submitted my Mayer Brown VS application and I was under the impression there would be online tests immediately following. However, all I’ve received is a confirmation email with no mention of tests.
Has anyone else applied? Did you receive tests immediately? Or not at all...
Does anyone have some general tips for Verbal Reasoning Tests?
A particularly difficulty I’m having is when to choose between false and cannot say.
Any comments/tips will be appreciated!
Thought I’d leave this here:
https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/convincing-conservative-win-in-uk-means-january-brexit-near-certain
Nicely summed up piece from Pinsent Masons on what the new government will mean for certain sectors
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So I’ve been keeping an eye on Aramco’s IPO listing and the value has rocketed to £1.9tn. With this, there have come talks of the investment fund utilising a greenshoe option. I want to explain what I think this means and hopefully someone can tell me if it’s right!
Essentially...
Hi everyone,
I'm doing an application where the question is:
Please highlight roles and positions of responsibility; this can include volunteering, employment, work experience, sports teams, interests and society positions. Please include what you have gained from each experience. (150 words)...
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