I'm sure it wouldn't make much of a difference, but I personally like to rename all of my documents just for filing/searching for them in case I make it to an AC so easier to find!
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It's not of much importance so don't worry too much- personally, I tended to name each application something like "TS VS Jacob Miller" or "NRF VS Jacob Miller"- meant that the document was clearly identifiable in my own filing system and for anyone reading it. Firms do have very capable internal filing systems though so it is highly unlikely to ever come down to having your name on it for a document to stay with your file! Very best of luck with the application.
Has anybody got any tips regarding Baker McKenzie's VI? Thanks in advance
Hi! I had a Baker McKenzie VI in May last year (so might have changed since then!) but there were four competency questions and one commercial question. The interview was fairly straightforward, just make sure you've thought of some examples for common competency questions (there's a really useful list on TCLA which I used to prepare) and use the time they give you before recording each answer to quickly structure your response. I think you are given 30-45 seconds to think and then 90 seconds to answer. Also, be ready for anything with the commercial question! At a presentation I went to, they said that they asked about the pros and cons of the SQE one year, so make sure you're up to date with trends in the legal profession as well as general commercial awareness. Best of luck for the VI!
Assuming you mean Freshfields here, as far as I'm aware the work experience section is there to include voluntary/ pro-bono experience too.
Would really appreciate if anyone who has done the Gowling VI could message me!
Congratulations! When did you apply? I'm still waiting to hear something backAnyone have any Macfarlanes AC advice? It’s my first round of applications and first ever AC so anything would be appreciated
Yes I am still waiting too
I sent my application in early December. When did you send your application?Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WGT? Sent mine few weeks ago now and have not heard anything...
Messed up my Kirkland VI stumbled on my words twice ...
stumbled on my words twice ...
That's not necessarily devastating if the substance of your answers is good. I trailed off in my Simmons VI and still got through!Messed up my Kirkland VI
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Yeah it was mainly because on the second time I was talking about self-motivation being important and don't think the end of my answer really made sense as I realised I was running out of time
Definitely not messing up an interview!Messed up my Kirkland VI
I'll be releasing a thread soon with some funny 'car crash interviews', hopefully you'll feel a bit better having given it a read!
I don’t think I’ve ever spoken for over 30 secs and not stumbled on a word haha. It’s normal speaking. As long as you were saying words relating to the question I would t call it messing upMessed up my Kirkland VI
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