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  1. gricole

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, I wanted to ask you about the best way to approach the work experience and education sections in my circumstances. I graduated with a law degree from Bristol in 2020 and had to return home back in Bulgaria (my home country) mainly due to covid. Since then, I've worked in a couple of...
  2. gricole

    British American Tobacco Video Interview

    I am yet to complete it tomorrow! Wow 4 minutes is crazy! Were there questions focusing on the ethical point re working for BAT?
  3. gricole

    British American Tobacco Video Interview

    Thank you very much Jacob! This is very useful. I had already started thinking about the ethical side of working for BAT and answering questions about it. I will definitely use your points to further prepare for the interview! Thanks!
  4. gricole

    British American Tobacco Video Interview

    Hi guys, I have a video interview with British American Tobacco (BAT) for the position of a legal intern in their London office. Has anyone completed a BAT VI? I would be grateful if you have any advice. The only information I have is that the interview consists of a series of questions based...
  5. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have recently had rejections from Latham, Kirkland and Macfarlanes. Dechert sent me an email today that my app is still under review.
  6. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi there, I got my PFOs from Shearman and Weil today. As this is my 3rd cycle and I'm not having much success with apps this time, I decided to subscribe to TCLA Premium and work with the team on my direct TC apps. I hope I'll have more success soon and will bring you some positive news! I...
  7. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO from Winston Strawn :( not a single interview this cycle yet.
  8. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection from Willkie!
  9. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I had the same issue, don't worry! It must be something to do with their application system. After all, it is their first time doing apps!
  10. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haha. Well, it took me two application cycles to get to their open day. Maybe I'll need three more to get the vac scheme.
  11. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is this a generic PFO email from Davis Polk? "Dear xxx, Thank you for your application for our summer vacation scheme. We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm. We very much appreciate your...
  12. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Having done dozens of applications, I just want to point out that Willkie's online application form is by far the most user-friendly one I have encountered! Great job on their side! It makes the whole process much more enjoyable.
  13. gricole

    I don't get it...

    While I agree with the above, some copy-pasting is inevitable - work experience sections with the same word count for instance.
  14. gricole

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you Jessica! Could you please also advise on the best way to put numbers in applications. I remember seeing advice on here about it but I can't find it. When should numbers be written in their whole form (e.g. four)?
  15. gricole

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, should departments in law firms be capitalised in the work experience section? E.g. "I worked in the Finance department."
  16. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Received my rejection from Skadden. Anyway, hoping for some good news soon! I love the new forum outlook! Great job TCLA!
  17. gricole

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Gutted after my rejection from Sullivan & Cromwell! I worked with S&C’s lawyers on a very interesting investigation last year as I was part of the local counsel firm. Well, I’ll keep trying and hope for the best! :)
  18. gricole

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I was just preparing this for an application but I thought I'd share it as it seems like a trend on the rise for this year, particularly with the fewer investment opportunities now: https://www.ft.com/content/ee914ea4-4ad9-4eec-97c3-95af841122bf Basically private equity firms have been...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker! I was recently hired as an external consultant to a law firm to help with a corporate investigation for corruption allegations. Due to the confidential nature of the job I feel like I can't share anything specific about my task apart from it being document review using...

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