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<blockquote data-quote="1stCycleApplicant" data-source="post: 218090" data-attributes="member: 36764"><p>I thought, as many others do, to start this thread as a way to keep myself accountable. I certainly haven't done it due to being unemployed and bored...</p><p></p><p>My background: I just graduated from a good RG (Durham, KCL, Warwick) with a law degree. I finished strong in my final year with a very high 2.1 leaving me with an overall grade of 65%. Not amazing, not terrible. Decent. </p><p>A Levels: I achieved 3A* from a well-known private school in England. </p><p>GCSE's: 7A* 3A</p><p></p><p>Not to go into too much detail but last cycle I received a TC offer post vac scheme, but I realised it wasn't the type of firm I wish to train in. Toughest decision I've had to make, but one that I can live with. Anyway, enough of the boring old past. </p><p></p><p>This cycle, I will only be applying to US/MC/SC firms. Someone please let me know whether this is a hubristic approach. Like, genuinely please do let me know, especially within the context of my academic profile. </p><p></p><p>Applications so far:</p><p></p><p>Jones Day: <span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Rejection post-app</span></p><p>Sidley: <span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Rejection post-app</span></p><p>Paul, Weiss: <span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">waiting, post-app</span></p><p>Gibson Dunn: <span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">waiting, post-test</span></p><p>Cleary: <span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">waiting, post-app</span></p><p>Hogan Lovells: <span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">waiting for test</span></p><p>Slaughters: <span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">waiting, post-app</span></p><p>Dechert: <span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">Written Exercise Invite</span></p><p>Willkie: <span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">Video Interview Invite</span></p><p></p><p>I will prepare as much as I can for willkie and Dechert this week, and cross my fingers I can get through to the next stage. Although, I am not confident. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. </p><p></p><p>Truthfully, I am really excited for this application season. It has started well with 2 next stages already, but I am aware of how quickly things can change once rejections come through. I have created a list of about 20 more firms that I will apply to in the coming weeks/months, and will keep this updated as often as possible. </p><p></p><p>If anyone believes there are firms I shouldn't be applying to with the grades that I have then please do tell me. For example, I am more than certain slaughters will be a rejection, given the fact that my grades were relatively inconsistent, despite an ok average. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I back myself once I get to face-to-face interviews or assessment centres, but it's just a matter of passing the preliminary stages. That's where I feel I might struggle. Or, what could be worse, I am rejected post-app at most places given I am aiming for the highest echelon of firms. </p><p></p><p>Let me know how your applications are getting on, any advice you may have, any advice you may need, or just any thoughts in general. They are all welcome. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck to everyone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1stCycleApplicant, post: 218090, member: 36764"] I thought, as many others do, to start this thread as a way to keep myself accountable. I certainly haven't done it due to being unemployed and bored... My background: I just graduated from a good RG (Durham, KCL, Warwick) with a law degree. I finished strong in my final year with a very high 2.1 leaving me with an overall grade of 65%. Not amazing, not terrible. Decent. A Levels: I achieved 3A* from a well-known private school in England. GCSE's: 7A* 3A Not to go into too much detail but last cycle I received a TC offer post vac scheme, but I realised it wasn't the type of firm I wish to train in. Toughest decision I've had to make, but one that I can live with. Anyway, enough of the boring old past. This cycle, I will only be applying to US/MC/SC firms. Someone please let me know whether this is a hubristic approach. Like, genuinely please do let me know, especially within the context of my academic profile. Applications so far: Jones Day: [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Rejection post-app[/COLOR] Sidley: [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Rejection post-app[/COLOR] Paul, Weiss: [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]waiting, post-app[/COLOR] Gibson Dunn: [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]waiting, post-test[/COLOR] Cleary: [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]waiting, post-app[/COLOR] Hogan Lovells: [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]waiting for test[/COLOR] Slaughters: [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]waiting, post-app[/COLOR] Dechert: [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)]Written Exercise Invite[/COLOR] Willkie: [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)]Video Interview Invite[/COLOR] I will prepare as much as I can for willkie and Dechert this week, and cross my fingers I can get through to the next stage. Although, I am not confident. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Truthfully, I am really excited for this application season. It has started well with 2 next stages already, but I am aware of how quickly things can change once rejections come through. I have created a list of about 20 more firms that I will apply to in the coming weeks/months, and will keep this updated as often as possible. If anyone believes there are firms I shouldn't be applying to with the grades that I have then please do tell me. For example, I am more than certain slaughters will be a rejection, given the fact that my grades were relatively inconsistent, despite an ok average. Overall, I back myself once I get to face-to-face interviews or assessment centres, but it's just a matter of passing the preliminary stages. That's where I feel I might struggle. Or, what could be worse, I am rejected post-app at most places given I am aiming for the highest echelon of firms. Let me know how your applications are getting on, any advice you may have, any advice you may need, or just any thoughts in general. They are all welcome. Best of luck to everyone! [/QUOTE]
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