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    HSF 2019 Applications 'Topic Question'

    Thanks for getting back to me, appreciate it! Sorry to hear you didn't get it :(
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    HSF 2019 Applications 'Topic Question'

    Congrats Alice! How did the AC go, what was the day like? (I hope you don't mind me asking) Did you get it?
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    Taylor Wessing VS questions

    Hi Guys, I am applying to TW vac scheme and the form is overwhelming. There are 9 questions to answer with 250 word limit (i have listed the ones I need most help with below). Has anyone applied before and can give me some tips please? 1. As a future leader of the firm, what would your...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    For proofreading we were given a 3 page order that was to be published. The document had spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, repetitions and some omissions too. We had 30mins for this task. For the legal analysis, we were given a 2 page document and a briefing note. We had to list statements...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thanks @Jessica Booker and @Jaysen for your replies and advice. I note your point Jaysen that it is passive aggressive to email not having heard back so I will not send the email. Plus like Jessica said, they will probably read it then delete it and it wont make any difference to the outcome...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    @Jessica Booker and @Jaysen do you think it’s a good idea to send an email to the recruitment partner/HR contact after an AC to thank them for their time etc? If yes, how do you advise I include in the email? I had my assessment centre yesterday and it consisted of 3 things: proofreading...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I know, I agree it is very vague but thank you for your advice. I will leave the article assessment out then.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    No sorry it's not Slaughters... but Good Luck!!!!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Below is the exact extract from the email I received We will start at 10am with an informal session on getting to know you and giving you the chance to ask any questions you may have about training with Gide London. You do not need to prepare for the assessment because we are interested in...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi @Jessica Booker do you have any tips re written exercises? I have one for my AC and I want to be fully prepared. any tips/advice re structure, what to avoid, what to make sure is included would be welcome please. The same goes for discussions about articles. I will be given an article to read...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I am still waiting to hear back from Pinsent too. It said on their website that the AC will take place during Aug so :/ not sure if the fact that we haven't heard is a good sign but... Do update me if you hear back though please and I will do the same.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi everyone! I have been invited to an AC with Gide Loyrette Nouel and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or prep advice? I didn't send many applications this year and it's the first return I've had so far. I read on one of the forums here before that all it takes is one so I want to make...

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