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  1. Oliver Gilliland

    Looking for Application Answers - £5 Amazon Gift Card

    Hey Jaysen, I've got a bunch for I can send over for the following: Why this firm? Why commercial law? Tell us about your extra-curricular activities/positions of responsibility etc. Tell us about a news story that interests you and why (or similar variation)?
  2. Oliver Gilliland

    White & Case Vacation Scheme Application Question

    When I applied last year I used this section to highlight both the range of events I attended and what I had learnt from each event, such as understanding the role of a commercial lawyer, the firm or more general commercial awareness etc.
  3. Oliver Gilliland

    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    Just spoke to Grad Rec - there is now only space on the last scheme. Unsure about numbers etc, but a good indicator.
  4. Oliver Gilliland

    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    I got an offer this morning, so assume there is still places!
  5. Oliver Gilliland

    Covington Application

    I'm also in the process of writing my Covington application. I was wondering whether anyone had any thoughts re. the question 'What key attributes do you believe are necessary to become a successful lawyer?'. Is is necessary to simply list various attributes it is necessary for successful...
  6. Oliver Gilliland

    Mayer Brown Tests

    I believe the online test is Stage 2 in the application process for Mayer Brown, so your appication has to be progressed by Grad Rec. It took me 18 days to hear back from mine.
  7. Oliver Gilliland

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard back from Mishcon De Reya after VI?
  8. Oliver Gilliland

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I did the VI and tests on the 16th (so rather late).
  9. Oliver Gilliland

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard back from Simmons post-VI and tests (for the winter scheme)?
  10. Oliver Gilliland

    Travers Smith Interview

    I have a friend who applied for a TC at the end of July and has received a few emails from grad rec stating that they are still considering applications, including one a few weeks back. Is anyone else in a similar position and still not heard back re. the last application cycle?
  11. Oliver Gilliland

    How to avoid overlap in Ashurst question?

    Does anyone have any advice on how to approach the "why us?" part of Ashurst covering letter? As the application also asks "How is Ashurst different to the other firms you have applied to? (250 words max)*" , which seems to overlap.
  12. Oliver Gilliland

    help! Paralegal - can i take time off for vac schemes / assessment days?!?

    Depends very much on the firm. I was able to take the time off for mine but was on a much shorter contract. Ultimatley your Vac Scheme should be prioritised over your paralegal role and I'm sure most companies will appreciate that.
  13. Oliver Gilliland

    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

    They took about a month to reply to me and I applied super early so I wouldnt worry too much! Pretty sure they have ACs running all through feb too
  14. Oliver Gilliland

    Insight Into Dentons Telephone Interview

    Does anybody have any insight into the structure of the telephone int? What to expect etc?
  15. Oliver Gilliland

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    After 2 failed cycles finally got my first vac at Macfarlanes! (got called today from last thursdays AC). Thanks to everyone who's been posting on here has been a massive help in the app cycle
  16. Oliver Gilliland

    Grammarly for applications?

    In all honesty doesnt make a HUGE difference. But it does occasionally make a few extra useful suggestions.
  17. Oliver Gilliland

    Any advice on how to prep for written exercises?

    I couldn't find any mock written exercises on assessmentday.com as I imagine they are quite firm specific, but wondered if anyone had any general advice?
  18. Oliver Gilliland

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thank you!
  19. Oliver Gilliland

    Simmons & Simmons Application

    Thank you ! I imagine they just haven't updated their website or something then
  20. Oliver Gilliland

    Simmons & Simmons Application

    I am a little confused about this application. The website clearly states "We’ll ask you about your academics, work experience, interests and activities as well as your motivation for applying to us." However, when I go onto the summer vac scheme app the only sections I can find are work...

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