Is there a thread for Ashurst's application questions for the winter vac scheme?
If we were to invite you to interview what is the issue that you would most like to talk about? And why? This can be a non-legal issue that you would happily discuss with your friends and should be something you genuinely feel passionate about. (300 words max)* ^How are people approaching this question for Mishcon de Reya's application and what kind of topics are you discussing? Would appreciate some examples as I really can't think of anything |
Hey! last year I wrote about the the refugee crisis as I had worked on it as part of a pro bono project. Although I got onto the vac scheme and was offered a TC, I would advise against writing about human rights-related topics as I was grilled on this during every interview I did (i.e. why not human rights law/why not work for a charity if this is something you are passionate about).
If we were to invite you to interview what is the issue that you would most like to talk about? And why? This can be a non-legal issue that you would happily discuss with your friends and should be something you genuinely feel passionate about. (300 words max)*
^How are people approaching this question for Mishcon de Reya's application and what kind of topics are you discussing? Would appreciate some examples as I really can't think of anything
Hello! Nice to meet you and good luck for the upcoming applicationsHi guys,
I hope you all have had a lovely summer so far. This is my first time joining and posting on this forum so I'm really excited to learn from you all and exchange valuable information that would help us all secure our dream VS/TC.
I obtained my LLB from a top RG university (decent 2:1) and recently completed my self-funded LPC in this summer and moved from the UK back to my home country. I actually took a break from applying in the previous two cycles to prioritise my mental health. Is anyone else also an international student applying to VS/TC from outside of the UK? Do you know if firms have allowed international students to do VS virtually from their home countries in the last two cycles?
Moreover, does anyone know if firms are going to disqualify applicants who had to resit some of the LPC modules and only got a Pass overall? I'm a bit worried since I got Covid-19 during my Stage 1 and had to resit all core modules (which I later obtained all Distinction marks).
Sorry for bombarding you with all these questions. Thanks a lot in advance!
From memory, there isn't a word count but I kept mine to around one page long and was successful. Of course, length is not the most important thing, it's about quality rather than quantity.Hey guys, does anyone know if travers smith application will again require a cover letter and if so what the word count will be
Hey,Hello! Nice to meet you and good luck for the upcoming applications
I'm an international student who applied from outside the UK. I don't have VS experience but I did attend virtual ACs and interviews so if you require help in that department I can help! I also have some experience leveraging my international background so if you need any advice, feel free to DM me
Yep sure!Hey,
I am also an international applicant. Can I DM you to get some advice regarding how can I leverage my international background.
Try to pick something that is important to you but has a unique element to it, with based on your experiences that have driven this interest, or because the topic itself is just something slightly different. It’s one of those questions where trying to fit it into a “right” answer can actually be detrimental if it’s at the cost of telling something interesting about you.
If we were to invite you to interview what is the issue that you would most like to talk about? And why? This can be a non-legal issue that you would happily discuss with your friends and should be something you genuinely feel passionate about. (300 words max)*
^How are people approaching this question for Mishcon de Reya's application and what kind of topics are you discussing? Would appreciate some examples as I really can't think of anything
Thanks so much. Where there any other question on the application form ?From memory, there isn't a word count but I kept mine to around one page long and was successful. Of course, length is not the most important thing, it's about quality rather than quantity.
SJTs are typically not timed.Does anyone know how long you have to complete A&O's Situational judgement test?
Thanks for the response. I should have clarified, I meant from the time we are sent the link to the SJT, when will A&O expect it to be completed?SJTs are typically not timed.
48hThanks for the response. I should have clarified, I meant from the time we are sent the link to the SJT, when will A&O expect it to be completed?
The other questions in the last cycle were:Thanks so much. Where there any other question on the application form ?
I just submitted my application today and I wrote about the refugee crisis in the Middle East! haha! I would appreciate any help regarding how you answered these questions. Also, it's very weird that they say it doesn't have to be legally related (so basically commercial law as well), and they liked your app and interviewed you where they had an issue with it being too international law related. Or was more to see how you would answer these questions and defend your interest in becoming a commercial lawyer?Hey! last year I wrote about the the refugee crisis as I had worked on it as part of a pro bono project. Although I got onto the vac scheme and was offered a TC, I would advise against writing about human rights-related topics as I was grilled on this during every interview I did (i.e. why not human rights law/why not work for a charity if this is something you are passionate about).
I have also heard of other people writing about fast fashion/climate change but as these topics are quite generic I would try and back up your interest by citing any experiences that have helped you develop that interest (charity work/pro bono/extra curricular).
I think the main point of the question is to talk about something clearly and persuasively, even if it is just a random hobby like running or football (and structure your answer well!)