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ashurst

  1. AlfredH1031

    Reapplying for Ashurst and issues with psychometric tests

    Hi all, I am in a rather specific situation as I am reapplying for Ashurst. My last application in 2022 was unsuccessful and I was not invited to an interview. I am making a new application for the 2024 Summer Internship programme after getting two new work experiences at a pro-bono clinic and...
  2. Mohamed Ashour

    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Ashour's Journey to a TC I'm glad to be joining TCLA today and Kick start my plan to a TC as of today I'll be applying to NRF, CMS and Ashurst with the latter being my first choice I planned my application and chose deadlines to each app NRF = 10th of NOV CMS= 25th of NOV Ashurst= 15th of DEC...
  3. C

    Game Psychometric Assessments & Watson Glaser

    I was just wondering if anyone dyslexic has done either or both of these tests and passed them? This is now my 4th cycle of applications and despite practicing tests before taking them, they always seem to let me down. I tend to get through the application process but then get rejected as my...
  4. Ashurst Application 4

    Ashurst Application 4

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 12/10/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 12/13/2020
  5. Jaysen

    Ashurst Application 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/8/2019 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/18/2019 Ashurst – Winter Vacation Scheme 2019 Application Dear Mr Wong, I am a final year law student at the London School of Economics applying for the winter vacation scheme. My...
  6. Jaysen

    Ashurst Application 2

    Note, the candidate has redacted some parts of this application. Ashurst Spring Vacation Scheme 2020 Please address your covering letter to Nick Wong, Recruitment Partner. You should use this space to tell us about yourself. You might want to cover in particular why you would like to train as...
  7. S

    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Hi all, Thought I'd create a thread for the Ashurst application/s. This year the questions are: Please address your cover letter to Nick Wong, Graduate Recruitment Partner. This is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor...
  8. Harvey

    Is Ashurst's Cognify test a joke?

    Hi Guys, So....I'm convinced I just partook in a joke... Can someone confirm whether Ashurst's Cognify test is legitimate or simply a test to see how we act under pressure?
  9. S

    Ashurst cover letter

    There is a separate 250 words question which asks how Ashurst is different from other firms apart from a 1000 word cover letter. Cover letter specifically states that I should use that space to tell about myself. So is it fine not to include why Ashurst part of general cover letters in this...
  10. A

    Ashurst TC interview!

    Just got invited to a TC interview with Ashurst! However, the invite mentioned that because Ashurst has received so many applications this year, the HR interview will take place as a telephone interview - essentially adding another layer to the application process I guess. Does anyone have any...

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