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  1. TM

    Working Experience Section in Applications

    Hello all, After some reflection post-application cycle, I realised that I might have approached the 'working experience' section incorrectly. I usually would write about my role including the duration and nature of the work, then would list the tasks performed in bullet points. How do you do...
  2. 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...
  3. Asmee DC

    Browne Jacobson Application Questions

    Hi, Can anyone suggest how to go about answering these questions? I've mostly worked on applications that have strengths based questions rather than legal/commercial awareness. 1. If Brown Jacobson was looking to acquire or merge with another firm, what factors would we need to take into...
  4. W

    Firms that accept low 2:1

    Hi - was just wondering in general does anyone know which firms accept low 2:1 (I.e with 2:2 modules in between) so long as the candidate has good A levels and good work/extra curricular experience? If anyone had any insight, that would be much appreciated! Thanks
    • W
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    • application grade requirements law firms
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    • Forum: General Discussion
  5. Jaypes3

    Need some help!

    Just got my rejection from Burges Salmon. Felt as if my answers were strong and do not know where I went wrong exactly. To anyone that got on the assessment centre, would you mind sharing the answers you used so I can get a feel for what they are looking for? Would massively help me out.
  6. S

    Clifford Chance Application

    Hi I applied for CC Middle East training contract, and my application was updated on the 17th December but still did not receive any response. I read the forums and saw some people got invited to AC at CC, so I was just wondering if I should email the graduate recruitment to enquire before it's...
  7. C

    Opportunities for Law Firms

    I've had several law firms ask what I think their major opportunities for their law firm are in the next 3-5 years. What are the best ways of identifying where these opportunities are beyond their website, news and industry publications?
  8. D

    DAC Beachcroft

    This year, DAC Beachcroft has only one question in its application form which asks the candidates to tell in no more than 500 words why they they are applying to this firm. Can anyone advise what would be the best way to structure the answer? Although I am always relieved to see short...
  9. 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!!!
  10. Emily Collett

    Noticed a typo after submission

    Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone has ever noticed a typo after submission (+ the deadline has passed) and, if so, would it be absolutely crazy to contact grad rec or something? I put my blood sweat and tears into this application and I’d love for them to know that I’ve seen the error and...
  11. B

    Winter vac schemes clashing with university commitments?

    I am wondering whether many finalists are applying for winter vac schemes even if they clash with the last few weeks of the autumn university term. My term finishes on the 13th December and a lot of the vac schemes begin on the 9th Oct, and during that week I have a lot of tutorials and seminars...
  12. rn7

    So how many Vac Scheme apps is too many?

    Hello all, Hope you've had an enjoyable (but also productive) summer! With the new academic year approaching, I've been compiling a 'shortlist' of firms to apply to. My goal is to secure a TC by the end of next year and I hope to achieve that through vacation schemes, rather than direct TC...
  13. 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...
    • EEE
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    • application application advice event lawcareersnet
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  14. Harvey

    Baker McKenzie - can we call them Bakers

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what Baker McKenzie's view on shortening their name in an application. I was thinking to write "Bakers" after the first "Baker McKenzie" in the question. Does anyone have any insight on grad rec's opinion about this Thank you!!!!
  15. Hazal

    Proudest achievement

    Hi Guys, Thinking about the different questions that come up on applications, this one always trips me up. For the past two applications that I've answered this, I haven't been happy about my answer because I feel as if I'm shoe-horning a proud feeling I might have never felt or showing off...
  16. Hazal

    Weekly Writing Tip 3: Making the most of your experiences

    For my third writing tip I thought I would try and shed some light on how to write about work experience and extra-curricular activities in a convincing manner. From personal experience, the work experience section can be neglected in favour of the bigger, 250-300 word questions that law firms...
    • Hazal
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    • application experience extra-curricular legal experience work experience writing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Public Feedback Forum
  17. B

    EU applicants

    as an eu citizen i have always ticked the box specifying that i will not require a visa; however, in light of brexit, i would assume firms are starting to reevaluate the number of eu applicants they take in, especially if they find themselves in a position to sponsor visas for all of them...
    • bob
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    • application brexit european union visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  18. 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...
  19. M

    Leigh Day

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has applied for Leigh Day before and also how I can answer a 'why a claimant law firm' question. Any tips and recommendations would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
  20. Hamilton

    Norton Rose Fulbright - Application question

    Hi guys, Currently working on the Norton Rose application. I'm wondering what the best way is to approach this question, given the tight word limit. What issue have you been following in the press and how might this affect our global practice? (200 words) I'm not sure of what topic I'd like...

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