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How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance
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<blockquote data-quote="Sandrou" data-source="post: 4940" data-attributes="member: 31"><p>Hello.</p><p></p><p>Clifford Chance have kept the same application questions from last year.</p><p></p><p>I was successful on the application & AC.</p><p></p><p>The approach I took is as follows:</p><p></p><p>1) first and foremost make sure there are ZERO typos or errors.</p><p></p><p>2) question one asks for scholarships, prizes etc: I talked about my academic achievements as well as some scholarships I’ve received. Do not simply list achievements. State the award/scholarship you was awarded and when.</p><p>This is your opportunity to sell yourself. So for e.g, if I was the highest scoring student, I would mention the number of students I scored higher than etc.</p><p>Conclude by stating how these awards & scholarships align with CC’s high achieving nature, perhaps give a stat (research the firm).</p><p></p><p>3) question 2, simply answer the question. Talk about your extra-curriculas (try and give a wide viarity, volunteering, positions of responsibility etc).</p><p>Finally I used around 250 words to explain my proudest achievement. Here, I used the STAR method and gave an example of my drive & resilience (traits that CC look for in their trainees, as per the firms 2017 brochure) which led to my achievement.</p><p></p><p>Ultimately, make sure you practice the Watson glaser test because they will NOT consider your app if you fail the test. Leave ample time to practice. If you pass the test and your app is strong, the turnaround time is about 2weeks. I.e from application to AC.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sandrou, post: 4940, member: 31"] Hello. Clifford Chance have kept the same application questions from last year. I was successful on the application & AC. The approach I took is as follows: 1) first and foremost make sure there are ZERO typos or errors. 2) question one asks for scholarships, prizes etc: I talked about my academic achievements as well as some scholarships I’ve received. Do not simply list achievements. State the award/scholarship you was awarded and when. This is your opportunity to sell yourself. So for e.g, if I was the highest scoring student, I would mention the number of students I scored higher than etc. Conclude by stating how these awards & scholarships align with CC’s high achieving nature, perhaps give a stat (research the firm). 3) question 2, simply answer the question. Talk about your extra-curriculas (try and give a wide viarity, volunteering, positions of responsibility etc). Finally I used around 250 words to explain my proudest achievement. Here, I used the STAR method and gave an example of my drive & resilience (traits that CC look for in their trainees, as per the firms 2017 brochure) which led to my achievement. Ultimately, make sure you practice the Watson glaser test because they will NOT consider your app if you fail the test. Leave ample time to practice. If you pass the test and your app is strong, the turnaround time is about 2weeks. I.e from application to AC. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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