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  1. M

    Shoosmiths Video Interview

    Hi all, I have a video interview with Shoosmiths on Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone has had a video interview before and what kind of questions I should expect especially when it comes to commercial awareness.
  2. C

    Are my application examples too old?

    I'm not sure if this has been posted yet (so sorry if it has!) I was wondering if my examples for application questions were too old. For example, I was trying to show teamwork and I thought about using DofE, but I did this back in 2016. I did think of an example involving some teamwork for my...
  3. S

    App Question: Explain a recent news story and how it impacts either a firm or the legal industry in

    Hi all, Applications about commercial awareness questions is something I've seen a lot more recently. They also ask for a range of words (200 for some but 500 for others) How is best to approach this question and most importantly how should it be structured? It would also be great to know how...
  4. S

    Making late Training Applications

    Hi Guys! I don't know if any of you are/have been in the situation where you have started applying late in the TC cycle but I'd just like to address it and if anyone can relate, please do! I've currently been in full time therapy for external reasons which in themselves can take a massive toll...
  5. S

    Hill Dickinson 2019/2020 application

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if someone could offer some guidance on how to answer this question. Focusing on our values (Trust, Respect, Innovation and Collaboration) tell us what you can bring to Hill Dickinson that will set you apart from the rest. (250 words) I was thinking of focusing on a...
  6. S

    RPC App Question

    Hi guys, The first question for RPC's Summer Scheme application is "Tell us about your interests, including any positions of responsibility held. (400 words max)". For this question would you recommend explicitly linking anything I mention back to how the skills/interests involved are...
  7. E

    How to answer: tell us about you (both the good and the not so good)

    Heya, I was wondering whether anyone had advice for answering this question. I thought I could briefly mention a weakness but I don't know if I should be more honest and go a bit further in recognising flaws etc? Thanks for any help!!!
  8. J

    Taylor Wessing Open Day Application

    Hi All, Currently attempting to answer the Taylor Wessing open day application which is: At Taylor Wessing, we're a law firm for the game changers, the smart thinkers, the ground breakers and the trailblazers. What do you want to achieve and learn by attending this event? I'm having an...
  9. S

    Researching law firms

    When researching a firm am I supposed to make notes on everything that is on the website or should I research according to the question being asked and the answers I want give. i.e. research further on a deal to back up a point ? I am struggling to find information in relation to deals and...
  10. E

    Lawcareersnet live event

    Hi! I have just begun applying to attend the lawcareersnet live event in December. I was wondering if anyone had attended these events in the past and how useful they found them? I am currently trying to decide whether to attend to London or Bristol event because I study at Bristol but the...
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    Irwin mitchell app

    Hi everyone, Has anyone filled in an application for Irwin Mitchell at all? I was unsure whether they want all our grades for our degree on the application or just our final degree grade? I tried contacting them on wednesday and I still havent had a reply. Any advice would be very helpful! Many...
  12. Gareth Sloman

    Paul Hastings Application

    Hello everyone, I'm working on a training contract application to Paul Hastings and I'm having a bit of trouble with one of the questions. The question is 'Why are your skills/attributes suited to a career at Paul Hastings? Why should we offer you a Training Contract?' On the surface, it seems...
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    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  13. Daniel Boden

    Question that just occurred to me

    Hi guys, Just a question that I thought of (not applicable for this cycle as I'm not making any more applications) but I wondered if you guys say in your applications that you got to an Assessment Centre (but were unsuccessful) at X firm? If so, where do you mention it (I'd imagine work...
  14. J

    What counts as work experience?

    ... for applications, as some of the following advertised themselves as such but I don't feel as if they can be included? -Aspiring Solicitors workshop at Dechert LLP (it was mainly focused on applications, interviews, commercial awareness, Dragons Den type competition etc.) so I am not sure...
  15. E

    Akin Gump App Question

    I'm struggling a bit with the following question, and haven't seen anyone else discussing Akin Gump so far so I figured I'd post it: 'What attracts you to Akin Gump and how do you consider you would add value during a vacation scheme in the London office?' The first part is obviously just a...
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    Should I mention an interest in dual-qualifying?

    Hey guys, I'm a second-year law student in the UK, seeking a TC in the UK. However, I'm from the United States and I plan to dual-qualify in the US shortly after graduating here. I'm looking for advice on whether that's worth mentioning to firms (particularly smaller American firms like...
  17. Martika

    Work Experience/History

    Hello, I've noticed that law firms have given 200-300 words for work experience/history. Do people tend to use all of the word count for this section? If so, what kind of details should be included to make the word count. I'm finding that my details are a bit short. Martika
  18. Ilma M.

    Womble Bond Dickinson 'introduce a client to the firm'

    WBD has this question on its application 'If you could introduce any client to the firm, who would it be and why? Consider which sectors or teams could take advantage of this new relationship." How would you approach this question? Any tips are welcome.
  19. Daniel Boden

    Challenges and Opportunities for law firms

    This question often comes up in applications and I think that one opportunity for law firms is expanding into emerging markets such as China. I recently found this article from The Lawyer magazine which I think offers a really good insight into China's Belt and Road initiative and the...
  20. Hazal

    Bullet points

    Hi all! Pretty quick and mundane question I have to ask. Are bullet points a safe option when filling in the "brief summary" parts of an application form? I'm thinking the work experience section but also sections such as Jones Day's Extracurricular Activities, which ask "Please give a brief...

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