Oh this is very helpful, thank you!! Do you have any guidance on how you would link a deal back to yourself and your interests?It depends as to whether it makes sense for your and your interests. I think that it is not a necessity to be honest. I did it for most applications but not all of them and I manage to get through some firms without mentioning any deals. As long as you are mentioning a deal and link it back to you and why it is interested to you. This is an important point.
There are many other things you can talk about when you are trying to give reasons as to why you are applying to a certain firm: their commitment to ESG, D,E & I, the strength and reputation of a practice area, the structure of their training contract and international opportunities. These factors are perfectly fine to mention, especially if you can link it back to you. This link is what differentiates you from other people.
Non-rollingIs K&E TC app rolling? Is it okay to apply close(r) to the deadline?
Hahaha, please do not worry! I just (personally) didn't like the firm, maybe because it's Oxbridge so heavy and I felt a bit like an outsider. I had an assessment centre with Macfarlanes a couple of days before my S&M interview and I COULD TELL THE DIFFERENCE. I really loved the atmosphere at Macfarlanes, but S&M just wasn't for me. I was happy they rejected me honestly, I already had imposter syndrome with some firms - but this was on another level. If you're from a Russel group Uni maybe you would not feel it as much.Why'd you say that? I have an interview with them in 2 weeks time..
I have looked at the website of the firm just now and they seem to have a lot of articles about legal tech and AI. They also seem to provide some legal tech AI services such as machine learning software to analyse contracts and other legal documents quickly and efficiently.I am struggling with this question on CMS's TC application: How could CMS use technology to help you further your legal career?
Does anyone have any idea on how to approach it? Is it asking what CMS's current technology can do to help me or generally what tech it can use? Thanks very much!
Are these interviews being conducted at Oxford?Ah I go to Oxford so should be okay
I totally understand the confusion, I was very naif when I started applying last year too, you learn through the process so do not worry too much!Oh this is very helpful, thank you!! Do you have any guidance on how you would link a deal back to yourself and your interests?
The D, E and I is definitely the thing I steer to the most, but the other stuff you mentioned didn't even cross my mind!!
(First cycle of applications but it actually baffles me how much I don't know!!)
That's great, you will definitely not be questioned about your university choices like me - so you're safe there!Ah I go to Oxford so should be okay
No no, at their office in London.Are these interviews being conducted at Oxford?
Confused by the reactions to this - was kinda a tongue in cheek Q - but there was a post in last years VS thread saying this about a firm, so I would not be surprised.Are these interviews being conducted at Oxford?
I would mention the UK as this is your residence since you are a university student. When I was applying I used to put London (since I was an international student studying in London). You can be more specific whenever they give you the chance to put both permanent and term time address. However, this application seems to suggest to only put your term time address, so I would include the UK.@Jessica Booker Hi! When an application form asks "what country are you based in?", do I mention my permanent residence (so say I'm an international student from China) or do I mention UK (where I'm actually doing my law degree at uni)?
I received an email Thursday 23 November saying that they’ve moved the open day to the 14th of December due to planned rail strikes. But it wasn’t a confirmation of a place at the open day. I was told I’d know by today the outcome but haven’t received anything yet.Has anyone heard regarding Mayer Brown open day?
Congrats, I also got an invite!Just got an invite to Paul Hastings Insight Day!
Was wondering if other people got the invite also? I'm not sure how many people they've invited.
Nothing. Given that the scheme starts on the 5th, should we assume a rejection at this point? Still it's not over until it's over.any news from W&C today? people were supposed to receive the calls right?