Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

[SalmaNasser]

Please post any questions or updates about your Stephenson Harwood VS application.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Hi, does anyone know for the article summary question if we’re supposed to use all 600 words? The article itself is only 1200 words, 600 seems way too long for a summary.

 

[jplaw1010]

does SH have a minimum a-level requirement?

 

[juiceboy]

does SH have a minimum a-level requirement?

Yes AAB!

 

[jplaw1010]

Yes AAB!

I couldn't find anything on this? Legal cheek says no requirement too

 

[juiceboy]

I couldn't find anything on this? Legal cheek says no requirement too

I was told this from GR, but this was couple months back, not sure if it’s changed.

 

[jplaw1010]

I was told this from GR, but this was couple months back, not sure if it’s changed.

Damn, just applied thinking there was none (I have BBC)

 

[SalmaNasser]

Hi, does anyone know for the article summary question if we’re supposed to use all 600 words? The article itself is only 1200 words, 600 seems way too long for a summary.

I wrote around 450 words

 

[legallyells]

Is it rolling? When do you think we'll hear from them?

 

[SalmaNasser]

I couldn't find anything about that so I am not sure. When did you apply

 

[legallyells]

I couldn't find anything about that so I am not sure. When did you apply

No worries! I only applied on the 11th Oct, so it hasn't been long at all yet

 

[Jaysen]

Hi, does anyone know for the article summary question if we’re supposed to use all 600 words? The article itself is only 1200 words, 600 seems way too long for a summary.

We're reviewing applications to SH at the moment - I don't have any information from the firm on this, but I'd be surprised if you had to use the full 600 words. I would suggest this is more 'up to the amount'.

Just a note for future applicants: So far, I'd say that strong answers explain the article in their own words, highlighting the most important issues from the article. What I would avoid is repeating the article in fewer words; instead, try to rewrite it more succinctly.

I would also suggest a good test is reading your summary and seeing if it makes sense on its own.

 

[Lopez2017]

We're reviewing applications to SH at the moment - I don't have any information from the firm on this, but I'd be surprised if you had to use the full 600 words. I would suggest this is more 'up to the amount'.

Just a note for future applicants: So far, I'd say that strong answers explain the article in their own words, highlighting the most important issues from the article. What I would avoid is repeating the article in fewer words; instead, try to rewrite it more succinctly.

I would also suggest a good test is reading your summary and seeing if it makes sense on its own.

Hi Jaysen, thank you so much for this.

There are two SH contacts at the bottom of the article. Is it worth having a brief (bullet pointed (?)) section at the top of my summary including these contacts, the parties of focus in the article and key points?

Thank you.

 

[Jaysen]

Hi Jaysen, thank you so much for this.

There are two SH contacts at the bottom of the article. Is it worth having a brief (bullet pointed (?)) section at the top of my summary including these contacts, the parties of focus in the article and key points?

Thank you.

Good question! Personally, I'm not sure it's necessary to include the contacts because the goal is to summarise the content of the article.

 

[jplaw1010]

Anyone heard from grad rec?

 

[SalmaNasser]

did anyone apply for the open day?

 

[SalmaNasser]

Is it rolling? When do you think we'll hear from them?

they said it is rolling when i emailed them, which dates did u apply? I applied for Spring VS

 

[jplaw1010]

no, has anyone emailed?

 

[jplaw1010]

SJTs were sent out yday

 

[jplaw1010]

Does this mean no one else will receive an invite?

Good point, idk. But seeing as they’ve had a month to assess applications, maybe.