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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    After numerous applications & 6 ACs, I received a phone call today from a firm telling me I've been offered a TC!!! There have been numerous moments of self doubt where I was rejected in the first round based on my paper application. There have been times when I was incredibly anxious about my...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    They were very vague and just said ACs are run on a "weekly basis" and that "it may take a while" for them to get back.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    @Jessica Booker How long do firms usually take after an AC to respond and after how long would it be appropriate to email / call GR about it?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back from A&O 2022 TC?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    In a 'why firm' section of the cover letter, how many points about the firm would be adequate? Is it OK to just focus on 1-2 aspects of the firm? Also, is it OK for the experiences you use to justify your interest in a particular firm to overlap with the experiences you use to sell yourself in...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just did Ashurst's digital assessment (Emotify), which asks you to identify emotions based on pictures of people's emotional reactions. I scored fine on the test but does anyone else think that these tests have discriminatory implications? First and foremost for those who have a disability eg...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    does this apply to cases where they're making a final decision on whether to make a TC offer? I did an AC a while ago and am worried that they are going to not give me an offer / reject me just because of referee delays (which would be very frustrating considering how much work I put in...) my...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks Jessica, that's very helpful!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, does anyone have experience with a holdup because of references not being submitted yet? Will the firm end up withdrawing/cancelling your application/offer if the situation drags on for too long? Is it advisable to write to the firm saying you will provide another referee if your referee...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I wanted to ask about the question "Give an example of an outstanding personal achievement which added value to either your academic or working environment" Does the reference to "academic or working environment" exclude extracurricular activities / achievements (eg winning...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejection from Sidley Austin 2022 TC :'( Really thought I nailed my answers on this one. Did anyone hear back positively? Want to know if it's just that they filled their TC from the VS cohort or...
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    why do you actually want to work in commercial law? (honest)

    Genuine question to anyone doing applications right now. is it the salary? prestige? buzz? competitiveness? London life? Or is it actually the work? if so why? What makes it worth the mindnumbing hours going into applications right now?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone have any experience with A&O's virtual AC / could give tips? Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    This is amazing. I am glad everything worked out for you in the end, and that as some doors closed, new, and probably better doors opened for you :)
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Does anyone know if the SJT is taken into account alongside the Written App when it comes to AC invitations, or is it disregarded as long as you've passed the benchmark?
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Thanks, very helpful. Just got mine For anyone else that's fretting while waiting (like I did), I got mine roughly 4 hours after completing the test.
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    How long did it take for you to receive an email saying you passed to application review stage after completing the test?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, if I have several mooting experiences & mini-pupillages in their CV, how should I present these experiences? (Especially if there's no question in the application form on 'why commercial law' so it's hard to really show passion about it). I'm afraid GR might simply think I'm not...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Was wondering if the VR is only True/False/Cannot Say questions like the practice test on HSF's website, or does it have more types of questions (i.e. more like the full Watson Glaser)? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Was wondering if your friend had received an AC invite for the 2022 TC? Thank you! Has anyone else heard back positively for the 2022 A&O TC?

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