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20 Oct 2025
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Hi everyone, I’m planning my answers for Addleshaw Goddard’s application before it opens and I’m a bit stuck on the first question: “What attracts you to a career in commercial law and why specifically at Addleshaw Goddard?”
I’m unsure whether to focus on the firm’s culture (e.g., high...
Hey guys, random question: why do you think being innovative or entrepreneurial is important for trainees at law firms? I get why it matters for senior lawyers, since they’re more directly involved in creating client solutions and driving business development. But I’m struggling to see the link...
Hey guys, whats ur opinions on mentioning pro bono in law firm motivations as like a final point, I have experience which resonates pro bono values so wondering if it is a nice addition.
It's fine but maybe make sure to say the full "Private Equity" and then put the abbreviation in brackets to read like this: "Private Equity (PE)". Then you can refer to it as PE the rest of the answer.
The application question is: ‘Is technology and AI an opportunity or a threat for the firm and why?’ The trainee I spoke with mentioned that they use the firm’s AI tools every day and that it really improves their efficiency. That’s why I thought it would be useful to mention this conversation...
That makes sense — thank you! The only reason I was wondering is because one of their application questions is about tech, and the insight I gained was specifically from the trainee describing their experience using tech at the firm. So I felt like it might make more sense to reference that I...
Hey everyone, I went to a networking event recently and spoke with a trainee from a firm I’m interested in applying to. I only realised afterwards that I’d forgotten their name, and I’ve had no luck finding them on LinkedIn or the firm’s website. Do you think there’s still any point in...
Hey guys, I'm aware that Macfarlanes opened a month ago with a rolling deadline. However, recently I've become more interested in the work the firm does. Would I still be fine applying now?
Yeah it's an SJT combined with some numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning questions. Then a few motivational VI questions come up. You can find more info here: https://earlycareersuk.aoshearman.com/law-career-guide/situational-judgement-test-what-it-and-how-prepare-it
I'm applying this week. If you want to apply you should too. Its a rolling deadline but it only opened a week ago, it's still extremely early in the application cycle you will be fine.
Hey guys, I noticed that Taylor Wessing's vacation scheme applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, the virtual taster weeks and open days are not till mid to late October. Do you think it's fine to wait to do an application until after then, or should i try sending one out earlier...
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