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<blockquote data-quote="CharlesT47" data-source="post: 218036" data-attributes="member: 41021"><p>Hi all, just a brief update. </p><p></p><p>Have changed my application strategy somewhat. I see now that there really isn't any point in applying to law firms that I have little interest in, no matter how much I want to get a Winter Vac Scheme. The Willkie open day helped narrowed my choices down to US law firms as I really do prefer the smaller intake and increased responsibility. </p><p></p><p>Over the past 10 days or so, I have been doing a few more applications. I have unfortunately been neglecting my commercial awareness habit and my general interview prep so I will be getting back on that tomorrow. I also need to work on my Watson Glaser. Normally, I am quite good at this sort of thing but the one I did for Linklaters was horrible. I lacked confidence in my answers and my instincts were completely off. I don't have high hopes for this application. </p><p></p><p><u>Applications to do before Oct 14: </u></p><p>1. Latham & Watkins Open Day</p><p>2. Cleary, Gottlieb Hamilton & Steen WVS</p><p>3. White & Case WVS</p><p>4. Weil Open Day</p><p></p><p>I am hesitant to apply to Weil as I haven't heard the best things about them nor have I had particularly positive interactions with them. I will see how my applications go and whether I can be bothered to do so. </p><p></p><p><u>Waiting to hear back: </u></p><p>1. Paul, Weiss WVS</p><p>2. Linklaters WVS</p><p>3. Gibson Dunn Spring</p><p>4. Sidley Austin WVS</p><p>5. Slaughter and May (HK) </p><p></p><p><u>Success: </u></p><p>Jones Day Interview</p><p></p><p><u>Failure: </u></p><p>Macfarlanes Spring</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CharlesT47, post: 218036, member: 41021"] Hi all, just a brief update. Have changed my application strategy somewhat. I see now that there really isn't any point in applying to law firms that I have little interest in, no matter how much I want to get a Winter Vac Scheme. The Willkie open day helped narrowed my choices down to US law firms as I really do prefer the smaller intake and increased responsibility. Over the past 10 days or so, I have been doing a few more applications. I have unfortunately been neglecting my commercial awareness habit and my general interview prep so I will be getting back on that tomorrow. I also need to work on my Watson Glaser. Normally, I am quite good at this sort of thing but the one I did for Linklaters was horrible. I lacked confidence in my answers and my instincts were completely off. I don't have high hopes for this application. [U]Applications to do before Oct 14: [/U] 1. Latham & Watkins Open Day 2. Cleary, Gottlieb Hamilton & Steen WVS 3. White & Case WVS 4. Weil Open Day I am hesitant to apply to Weil as I haven't heard the best things about them nor have I had particularly positive interactions with them. I will see how my applications go and whether I can be bothered to do so. [U]Waiting to hear back: [/U] 1. Paul, Weiss WVS 2. Linklaters WVS 3. Gibson Dunn Spring 4. Sidley Austin WVS 5. Slaughter and May (HK) [U]Success: [/U] Jones Day Interview [U]Failure: [/U] Macfarlanes Spring [/QUOTE]
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