Anyone heard back from aspiring solicitors regarding their result in the AS competition ?
do not capitaliseThanks! I confused Yours Faithfully and Yours Truly (which I think some people use to replace both faithfully and sincerely lol) , you are absolutely right. Do you capitalise the S and F in Your Sincerely/Faithfully?
There is no need to capitalise sincerely or faithfully which ever way you go.Slightly trivial question - should I sign off with "Yours Sincerely" or "Yours Faithfully" in cover letters? @Jessica Booker Is there a general rule or does it vary across different firms?
Hi, I just received an AC invite today. Applied on the 11/10 and did the tests on the 14/10. I also requested my WGT scores as soon as I completed them!Has anyone heard back from Linklaters regarding their winter vac scheme?
I also did not get any feedback about the WGT, did anyone request this?
I would fully spell them out first and put the abbreviations in brackets. I think it’s fine to abbreviate in your letter once you’ve done this.Can you use acronyms like FTC and CMA in a cover letter or should they be fully spelled out (i.e. Federal Trade Commission and Competition and Markets Authority)
Congrats on your invite! May I ask around what percentile you scored? No worries if not as I know this is personal for someHi, I just received an AC invite today. Applied on the 11/10 and did the tests on the 14/10. I also requested my WGT scores as soon as I completed them!
Definitely spell them out as FTC and CMA have multiple meanings.Can you use acronyms like FTC and CMA in a cover letter or should they be fully spelled out (i.e. Federal Trade Commission and Competition and Markets Authority)
Yes - I have seen people cite brochures or websites, but I just don't think it is necessary to do so. You should lead with your thinking rather than the voice of someone else. You don't really have to show where/how you did your research (unless asked) just that you have analysed that what the firm can offer aligns to your career aspirations.Hi @Jessica Booker - I am applying to a firm which only uses a CV and a cover letter as part of its application. I wanted to ensure my cover letter was as personal as possible, but since the firm isn't one to hold many graduates events / attend fairs as frequently as others, it's less easy to make this letter personal.
However, their brochure is very detailed and includes quotes from trainees on their experiences in certain practice groups. I wanted to cite one of these in my cover letter as part of my motivations for their training style, but wondering if that was advisable / how to go about it? Wouldn't want to reference this point without explaining where I got the info from, if that makes sense.
I've only ever seen a similar thing done before where applicants have cited a conversation / attended events with the firm. Have you ever seen someone referencing a brochure?
Of course, I was in the 77th percentile. In 2019, I was in the 53rd so to improve I made sure to complete the 'Beating the Watson Glaser Test' with TCLA just before I did the test for Linklaters. I found this to be far more effective than just doing practice tests tbh!Congrats on your invite! May I ask around what percentile you scored? No worries if not as I know this is personal for some
What address did you email for your test score?Of course, I was in the 77th percentile. In 2019, I was in the 53rd so to improve I made sure to complete the 'Beating the Watson Glaser Test' with TCLA just before I did the test for Linklaters. I found this to be far more effective than just doing practice tests tbh!
Received mine just now Oh wellSimmons PFO. First one ever 😢
Was this post test and VI?Received mine just now Oh well