It'll be watching videos which form the scenarios that the questions are based on - I assume this is A&O?(you will be asked to complete an immersive video based Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
is a video one different that the usual one?
It'll be watching videos which form the scenarios that the questions are based on - I assume this is A&O?(you will be asked to complete an immersive video based Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
is a video one different that the usual one?
Definitely ok not to mention it if it's something that hasn't influenced your decision to applyI am currently finishing my Travers Smith cover letter and was wondering if it was ok not to mention their ‘best friend’ system as a reason for applying.
There's videos to show the scenarios which are quite well done to make you feel like you're actually working there. So basically the same as any other you've done, except A&O added some numerical and verbal parts this yearyes it is
Thanks a lotThere's videos to show the scenarios which are quite well done to make you feel like you're actually working there. So basically the same as any other you've done, except A&O added some numerical and verbal parts this year
Honestly I would urge you not to get disheartened by his very backward views?? You do not need to have attended Oxbridge and have 4A*s at A Level to get a TC, I'm sure many on this forum can attest to this! The fact you organised this call shows your proactively looking for a career in the City and you should not let this one conversation put you off.This is a strange story/'question', and I am not sure whether this is the 'right' place on the forum to post it. If it is not, my apologies (I'll delete it).
Yesterday, I had a call with one of the London Partners at a big US firm (through personal connections). Basically, he looked at my CV and said the following (I noted it) 'You did not attend Cambridge/Oxbridge (I am non- RSG), you do not have 4 A* A-levels, in addition, I cannot see any relevant legal work experience' He then went to say that If he was me he would contact firms at my home country, because he doubts that there is a place for me in City.
Needles to say, I found those comments very disheartening because if that indeed is how they view my situation, is there even a point in me spending the time and applying? Also, I found the point about 'going to my home country' a bit confusing (?) I'm from the EU but I've been here for the past 15 years ( and I'm 20).
This is a strange story/'question', and I am not sure whether this is the 'right' place on the forum to post it. If it is not, my apologies (I'll delete it).
Yesterday, I had a call with one of the London Partners at a big US firm (through personal connections). Basically, he looked at my CV and said the following (I noted it) 'You did not attend Cambridge/Oxbridge (I am non- RSG), you do not have 4 A* A-levels, in addition, I cannot see any relevant legal work experience' He then went to say that If he was me he would contact firms at my home country, because he doubts that there is a place for me in City.
Needles to say, I found those comments very disheartening because if that indeed is how they view my situation, is there even a point in me spending the time and applying? Also, I found the point about 'going to my home country' a bit confusing (?) I'm from the EU but I've been here for the past 15 years ( and I'm 20).
I’d go with quality over quantity.Curious for people's thoughts on the Sidley Q 'In your view which personal qualities make a successful lawyer?' (250w). The wordcount is quite tight, so it's difficult to properly substantiate more than maybe 3 personal qualities. That said, of course there are more than 3 qualities worth mentioning - is it appropriate to rattle off some of the more obvious ones (e.g. attention to detail, communication skills) the reasoning for which almost goes without saying, and then dedicate the bulk of the space to going in-depth on just a couple? Or better to go for a laundry-list approach with limited detail/substantiation?
Thanks so muchPersonally I never got one. Someone on here said they were going to manually go through the SJT outcomes due to all their issues with it this cycle so they’re probably just going round resending them to everyone!
Glad to know I'm not the only one!Same for me - I received a second SJT outcome email yesterday and still no change to the outcome of my application 😭
Just remember this is one person’s opinion out of nearly 150,000 qualified lawyers in the UK.This is a strange story/'question', and I am not sure whether this is the 'right' place on the forum to post it. If it is not, my apologies (I'll delete it).
Yesterday, I had a call with one of the London Partners at a big US firm (through personal connections). Basically, he looked at my CV and said the following (I noted it) 'You did not attend Cambridge/Oxbridge (I am non- RSG), you do not have 4 A* A-levels, in addition, I cannot see any relevant legal work experience' He then went to say that If he was me he would contact firms at my home country, because he doubts that there is a place for me in City.
Needles to say, I found those comments very disheartening because if that indeed is how they view my situation, is there even a point in me spending the time and applying? Also, I found the point about 'going to my home country' a bit confusing (?) I'm from the EU but I've been here for the past 15 years ( and I'm 20).
Earlier this week grad rec said they hadn't begun reviewing the apps for winter VS yet.Anyone heard from Travers yet?
Yes, that is fine.For the question ''If you could bring into force any law, what would that law be and why?'', do you think it would be acceptable to suggest a reform to current legislation. Would this technically be a new law?