Dentons

[v123]

Hey guys,

For the question "which of your personal achievements are you particularly proud of and why?", did you list multiple achievements or focus on one??

Thanks

 

[Roch1234]

I listed one achievement and then expanded on it.

 

[Salma]

^^ Agree with @Roch1234 . I did the same last year when I applied to Dentons.

 

[v123]

Thanks guys!! I also have a question about the extra curricular section. Online it says they look for people with interests outside of work. Most of my extra curriculars are uni-based ie. president of a society, CAC, pro bono society, mentor etc. I’m wondering whether I should substitute one of these academic ones for something more down to earth (sports related maybe lol). Thoughts ??

 

[Roch1234]

I dont think theres anything wrong with uni-based examples! As long as they are well explained it shouldn't matter too much. But it could be helpful to maybe put just one non-academic example! But its completely up to you

 

[v123]

I dont think theres anything wrong with uni-based examples! As long as they are well explained it shouldn't matter too much. But it could be helpful to maybe put just one non-academic example! But its completely up to you

Thank you

 

[BWSM201]

Hey Vicky, I can't actually remember what firm told me this (it was back in November) but in questions like this, the 'why' is the most important. So, even if you pick an academic/uni example, the onus is on you to explain why it is important to you. When doing so, I was told it is best to explain why it perhaps developed you as a person, both personally and professionally. Sorry if this isn't explained in the best way possible, as I said it was quite a while back!

Good luck with your application

 

[Josie]

If anyone is willing to share the Dentons application questions I'd greatly appreciate them! Trying to get an idea of the types of questions different firms will be asking in preparation for the autumn

 

[Amandeep]

Hi Josie,

Dentons application questions this year were:

1) What extracurricular activities and positions of responsibility have you undertaken and why? (300 words)
2) Which of your personal achievements are you particularly proud of and why? (300 words)
3) Why do you want to be a commercial solicitor? Why are you particularly interested in applying to Dentons and why at this location? (300 words)

 

[Josie]

Hi Josie,

Dentons application questions this year were:

1) What extracurricular activities and positions of responsibility have you undertaken and why? (300 words)
2) Which of your personal achievements are you particularly proud of and why? (300 words)
3) Why do you want to be a commercial solicitor? Why are you particularly interested in applying to Dentons and why at this location? (300 words)

Thankyou Amandeep!

 

[Hal]

Does anyone know if Dentons is still doing ACs. I have done my interview early July and haven't received a reply yet. I've sent an email and they replied that they will reply to me is due course! And that was last month. What do you think, shall I give up on this firm.

 

[Holly]

Does anyone know if Dentons is still doing ACs. I have done my interview early July and haven't received a reply yet. I've sent an email and they replied that they will reply to me is due course! And that was last month. What do you think, shall I give up on this firm.

Hi Hal

I hope you’ve heard back from Dentons. If not, perhaps it’s worth bearing in mind that this is a busy time of year for recruitment.

Best of luck with your application and I really hope it is good news!

 

[Hal]

Thank you Holly, I haven't heard back from Dentons yet. I totally understand the load of applications that the recruitment team has to deal with. As long as I haven't received a rejection I still have high hopes especially that Dentons is my 1st choice firm.