Hi @Jessica Booker which points should one touch on when introducing in a CV-blind interview? And when asked about differences from competitors is it enough to mention one point?
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I would mention more than one point when discussing what makes the firm different than competitors - realistically you probably want to aim for three points if you can.
In terms of introducing yourself in a CV blind interview, I would still take a “elevator pitch” approach to this. Focus on what are your USPS/points you really want the interviewer to remember about you.
Hello @Jessica Booker hope you are well. Is it okay to use the acronym 'D&I' in our app? Or should we use '(D/d)iversity (and/&) (I/i)nclusion' instead? Thanks.
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D&I is commonly used enough that the acronym is fine. If you are referring to something the firm does, just double check this is the acronym they use as there are a lots of similar acronyms (ED&I for instance).
I am making a broad claim about the firm's D&I efforts but I just figured that they use I&D instead. Should I use I&D too, even though I am not referring to something specific that the firm does in that sentence?
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If the firm uses I&D then I would use that instead.
Hi @Jessica Booker if I misunderstood something in a case study and was then questioned if that’s really the meaning and I then changed my response since I my initial understanding was wrong - will that be a major issue when deciding on making an offer?
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No - this is very common. Being flexible when you need to correct your thinking is an important skill to have as a trainee
Hi @Jessica Booker would I need to send a thank you email to my interviewer or is it at least advisable?
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There is no need to do this.
If they have given you their email, then a short and polite email could be sent, but you don’t have to.
If they haven’t given you their contact details, then you definitely don’t need to email them, although some people track down their contact details and will send an email (and that is fine to do so).
Hi @Jessica Booker , hope you’re well! I was just wondering if you had any advice on how best to structure a 10 minute presentation as part of a VS interview?
I want to make sure I am being clear and concise, but also showing that I’m able to delve into the topic in detail - I am just struggling to find the best way to balance this and construct my script/PowerPoint accordingly.
I would be incredibly grateful for any insight or tips you could provide!
I want to make sure I am being clear and concise, but also showing that I’m able to delve into the topic in detail - I am just struggling to find the best way to balance this and construct my script/PowerPoint accordingly.
I would be incredibly grateful for any insight or tips you could provide!
Hi @Jessica Booker
I have quick q - what can be three important skills to be a legal technologist. I want to mention Analytical and problem-solving skills, adaptability, communication/collaboration. Would these be fine
I have quick q - what can be three important skills to be a legal technologist. I want to mention Analytical and problem-solving skills, adaptability, communication/collaboration. Would these be fine
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Hi @Jessica Booker if two people completed an AC on the same day and only one received an offer so far, does that mean that the other has been unsuccessful if they have not heard back yet?
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No. There are a whole host of reasons why the other person hasn’t heard back but could still be successful.
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question on, but I am in my second year of Law and I have to pick my optional modules for my final year. Part of this means deciding between doing a Dissertation (which takes up 2 modules) or a smaller research project (which only takes up 1). I was wondering if anyone has any experiences or opinions of doing a Dissertation - is it something you regret? Would you have rather taken another taught module? Was it worth it? Is it something that helped you in your future career/ when applying for jobs?
I was also wondering @Jessica Booker from the perspective of a law firm, do you think a Dissertation would be a lot more valuable in the long term when applying to VSs and TCs? Is this something law firms care about? Will I be disadvantaged if I have not done a dissertation as part of my undergrad?
We also are given the option to take a Modern Foreign Language module as an open unit. I was wondering how Language modules were seen by employers? Would it be seen as a waste to take a language module instead of another taught law module?
Thank you in advance!
I was also wondering @Jessica Booker from the perspective of a law firm, do you think a Dissertation would be a lot more valuable in the long term when applying to VSs and TCs? Is this something law firms care about? Will I be disadvantaged if I have not done a dissertation as part of my undergrad?
We also are given the option to take a Modern Foreign Language module as an open unit. I was wondering how Language modules were seen by employers? Would it be seen as a waste to take a language module instead of another taught law module?
Thank you in advance!
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Generally it really won’t have any impact whether you choose a dissertation or not. Same goes for the language module - the only way I can see this being an easy option is if you have studied the language already or have a level of fluency in it already. It won’t be seen as a waste - most law firms recruit non-law grads, so doing a non-law module is not going to be an issue generally.
The only impact I can see it having is grades or if you wanted to go into a very specific niche in law.
If you are not great at research projects, then I would avoid a dissertation purely to ensure you can achieve the best grade possible (the module grade is likely to have more impact than topic, but even then it is small impact).
If you really wanted to get into a niche in law, then doing your dissertation on that niche could set you up well to pursue it later on, but again the impact would be just one minor contributor rather than anything that would define the rest of your career.
Hi @Jessica Booker I graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from university in Ireland. I have taken all core subjects for an English qualifying law degree with the exception of Equity & Trusts. Do you know if I would be able to skip the PGDL even if firms require it and start with the SQE instead? I understand that Equity & Trusts is examined at SQE1 so it would seem futile and time consuming to take the subject as part of the PGDL and again in the SQE. Would it be ok to proceed with TC applications on the basis that I have a qualifying law degree?
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