In an otherwise strong application I doubt this would cause an issue- don't e-mail or anything and ask them if they can change it, that will just draw attention to it lol.
Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
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I don’t think they’d be too strict on that respect. But going forward just be more careful. + I always try not to go over my application after sending it in cause you then become so much more critical of it. Just leave it be and hope for the best
Yeah, applied in November for Freshfields and heard nothing since.
Also waiting on Freshfields but trying not to worry as they read every app and will be doing it in stages I imagine 
I think most direct TC apps have heard nothing yet. Those hearing are for VS.Also waiting on Freshfields but trying not to worry as they read every app and will be doing it in stages I imagine
Mostly applied close to the deadlines but I'm still waiting to hear from Linklaters, Reed Smith, Debevoise, Kirkland, Ashurst, Freshfields, Davis Polk, NRF, and TW.
Most of these have been just over two weeks ago now, wondering if I should email them to find out what's going on. I only got CMS's WG test last Friday too.
Anyone know if any of these firms have already sent all invites etc out?
Most of these have been just over two weeks ago now, wondering if I should email them to find out what's going on. I only got CMS's WG test last Friday too.
Anyone know if any of these firms have already sent all invites etc out?
Iirc Macfarlanes has a really strong private client practice and calls their network "very good friends" (need someone to confirm this).
Travers might be the most generic of the three.
Slaughters has a multi-specialist approach to training and a flexible seat structure, most FTSE 100 clients of any firm, and they're a traditional partnership (not-LLP).
Hope that helps!
- Macfarlanes- Is arguably better at corporate than Travers, works on higher value deals. It's banking and finance team is also much more higher capability than Travers. I would argue overall Macfarlanes deals with more high end work on the transactional front than Travers. Its private client entity is also unique.
- Travers- Highly regarded litigation team, is disputes team is much more sophisticated than Macfarlanes. The firm is notorious for its more relaxed culture compared to the other two (this is subjective however). PE department has a great reputation for mid market work.
- Slaughters- Biggest difference is virtually ALL their corporate work is high end and Band 1 ranked. Finance and capital markets offering also much stronger. As well as their tax and competition seats. Arguably Slaughters is a more full service firm. It is also larger, this may impact culture and work allocation.
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I know they’re strict on spelling and grammar, but I’d be surprised if grad rec noticed a mistake like that.
Tbh I think most work experience sections will only be skim- read.
I'm waiting for Linklaters and Ashurst too. I'm also waiting for Latham, Weil and Squire.
I might just email them at the end of this week if I still hear nothing back.
Yikes... didn't know someone who applied on the deadline has a TW AC invite! I applied early November and haven't heard anything :-(Has anyone not heard from Taylor Wessing yet? I attended their open day and submitted my application on 7 January. Seen a couple of AC invites including someone who applied on the deadline!
Just got invited for an interview with Shearman and Sterling. First Interview of this cycle, so if anybody has any advice would be greatly appreciated !
Finished the AC an hour ago and just got offered a place on the DLA Piper Summer Internship!!!
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