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open day

  1. wrpark

    Reed Smith Open Day Feedback

    Hey all, I'm relatively new to corporate law as a whole and I wanted to find out more about a couple firms through going to their Open Days. I recently submitted an Open Day application to Reed Smith only to get rejected, and therefore I'm left confused about how an Open Day application should...
  2. W

    Application Help!

    Hi Forum, I have a few questions regarding applications and would really appreciate some guidance. My questions are as follows: Applying without prior firm contact – Is it worth applying to a vacation scheme without having met the firm beforehand (e.g., via insight days or open days)? Would...
  3. G

    Open Day Application Question?

    I am currently in the process of applying for an open day. The first question on the application is: Why you would like to attend an Insight day and learn more about our firm? (200 words) I have explained why that firm specifically and what I can gain from the open day. However, the next...
  4. CallumJR

    Open Day Applications

    Hello I wanted to ask if you hanve any advice for writing open day applications. Most applications for open days consist of a questions around the lines: "Why are you applying for an Open Day?" I dont know what graduate recruitment want to hear. Do you talk about your skills / Do you show firm...
  5. 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...
  6. Selina

    Debevoise & Plimpton Open Day/Interview

    Hi all! Does anyone have any experience with a Debevoise Open Day/AC, especially the interview component? I can't seem to find much about the assessment process online and the website/Grad Rec are strangely under the radar as well. This what the email containing my invitation says: "The...

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