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<blockquote data-quote="James Carrabino" data-source="post: 112701" data-attributes="member: 16764"><p>Hi [USER=3352]@nisadee[/USER] you have received some exceptional advice from [USER=17165]@George Maxwell[/USER] so I don't have too much to add!</p><p></p><p>1) First of all, congratulations on getting both vac schemes!! It is especially impressive that you received offers from two very different firms as it demonstrates how versatile of a candidate you are <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Your question is a bit of a tricky one, because if the firms are as different as Latham and Farrer & Co then they really are very different... you don't want to appear to have applied randomly (although I took the exact same approach - I applied widely, partly to get a sense of which firms did work that interested me and also to work out what kinds of firms took an interest in me)!</p><p></p><p>To this end, I would be willing to discuss the offers you have as it is incredibly impressive that you received them, but I would not justify your interest in these firms 'because a lot of it comes down to numbers or luck' or because you 'want to try out a bunch of different things'.</p><p></p><p>As an applicant you need to sound like you know what you are looking for, so I would find one thing at each firm that really stands out to you and be willing to explain why that particularly appealed to you - having multiple targeted interests is fine. I would then assess which of the two firms is most similar to the one you are currently interviewing for and then say why you think that you are going to enjoy that firm's vac scheme more as you really want to get X, Y and Z out of your vac scheme and ultimately out of your career.</p><p></p><p>To finish off your answer, relate your motivation back to the current firm you are interviewing for and you will have had the opportunity to elaborate on your motivations in addition to answering the specific question addressed to you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>2) [USER=297]@George[/USER] has provided plenty of great resources here but I would just add [USER=5063]@Jacob Miller[/USER]'s celebrated '<a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/definitive-guide-to-assessed-negotiations-monday-article-series.3018/" target="_blank">Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations</a>'! </p><p></p><p>3) I don't have much to add here that the imposter syndrome thread doesn't touch on...except you weren't just 'selected for this vac scheme', you were selected for two vac schemes (or more?)! I would never say that getting a single vac scheme is lucky, given how involved the process is - writing a top-notch application form, passing tests/video interviews/performing extremely well at all stages of an AC and beating out hundreds of other candidates in the process - but TWO vac schemes shows that you are absolutely a world-class applicant and nothing can stop you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I hope that all of this is helpful - please do reach out if you have any further questions!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James Carrabino, post: 112701, member: 16764"] Hi [USER=3352]@nisadee[/USER] you have received some exceptional advice from [USER=17165]@George Maxwell[/USER] so I don't have too much to add! 1) First of all, congratulations on getting both vac schemes!! It is especially impressive that you received offers from two very different firms as it demonstrates how versatile of a candidate you are :) Your question is a bit of a tricky one, because if the firms are as different as Latham and Farrer & Co then they really are very different... you don't want to appear to have applied randomly (although I took the exact same approach - I applied widely, partly to get a sense of which firms did work that interested me and also to work out what kinds of firms took an interest in me)! To this end, I would be willing to discuss the offers you have as it is incredibly impressive that you received them, but I would not justify your interest in these firms 'because a lot of it comes down to numbers or luck' or because you 'want to try out a bunch of different things'. As an applicant you need to sound like you know what you are looking for, so I would find one thing at each firm that really stands out to you and be willing to explain why that particularly appealed to you - having multiple targeted interests is fine. I would then assess which of the two firms is most similar to the one you are currently interviewing for and then say why you think that you are going to enjoy that firm's vac scheme more as you really want to get X, Y and Z out of your vac scheme and ultimately out of your career. To finish off your answer, relate your motivation back to the current firm you are interviewing for and you will have had the opportunity to elaborate on your motivations in addition to answering the specific question addressed to you :) 2) [USER=297]@George[/USER] has provided plenty of great resources here but I would just add [USER=5063]@Jacob Miller[/USER]'s celebrated '[URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/definitive-guide-to-assessed-negotiations-monday-article-series.3018/']Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations[/URL]'! 3) I don't have much to add here that the imposter syndrome thread doesn't touch on...except you weren't just 'selected for this vac scheme', you were selected for two vac schemes (or more?)! I would never say that getting a single vac scheme is lucky, given how involved the process is - writing a top-notch application form, passing tests/video interviews/performing extremely well at all stages of an AC and beating out hundreds of other candidates in the process - but TWO vac schemes shows that you are absolutely a world-class applicant and nothing can stop you :D I hope that all of this is helpful - please do reach out if you have any further questions! [/QUOTE]
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