For the freshfields application since we have a CV do we still need to fill out the work experience section on the vantage form? I feel like I'm just repeating myself but then idk if thats what they want, anyone know?
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The CV is not compulsory - I would definitely include the work experience section as it’s likely your CV won’t be read.
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Hey Jessica, for Freshfields' personal statement, would you recommend including a closing remark, such as 'I am grateful for your consideration of my application,' or something similar? I am running out of words so just wanted to confirm
Hey Jessica, for Freshfields' personal statement, would you recommend including a closing remark, such as 'I am grateful for your consideration of my application,' or something similar? I am running out of words so just wanted to confirm
Hey guys, has anyone heard back from the following firms?
DWF
Mills & Reeve
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Trowers & Hamlins
Reed Smith
Addleshaw Goddard
TLT
DWF
Mills & Reeve
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Trowers & Hamlins
Reed Smith
Addleshaw Goddard
TLT
Heya, haven’t heard from DWF or Mills& Reeve, but did the assessment at AG
Does anyone know anyone who has successfully received a TC offer without previously applying for VS? Reluctant to apply for direct TC's without previous VS experience.
I believe the test for AG is automatic. I did mine as well but no word since then. Its probably too early to ask but I'm stressed out of my mind hahaha!
Hi guys, I wanted to ask if I were to apply for a direct TC with freshfields, and was unsuccessful with my attempt, would that rule me out of applying for their winter vacation scheme programme? The applications for that programme open during the summer/fall I believe.
truthfully, i'm glad i'm not the only one feeling that! there was just a lot to do.
Trowers just closed applications for both VS and TC on Monday at 11:59 pm. They're probably just starting to look at them as they're recruiting on a non-rolling basis.
Do you think they monitor how long the assessment took for us to do? If so I am done for.
I was thinking about that, because I also took a lot of time to complete it. Especially after an hour and a half my brain became mush. I misread the questions several times and couldn't come up with a correct answer to choose in an MCQ. Hopefully they don't look at the time as they mention that the assessment is untimed, thus we can take breaks and stuff. We'll see I guess.
It contained strengths-based (as in, your personality assessment), verbal, numerical, and WG elements. They sent a link to practice it in an email, so I would recommend you to do it first, as it provides a nice overview of what the assessment looks like.
Honestly, I'm in the same boat as you but we keep pushing forward! Best not to compare yourself to anyone but yourself. Even if your progress is just inches over last year, its still progress and it will get you across one day!
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That's good to know! It'll hold off the PFO thoughts for a month or two 😂
Yeah I wouldn't worry too much about taking longer on the test. I don't imagine many finishing it in quickly because that would compromise on the quality of the answers picked. I think a red flag would be if the test took 4-5 hours or longer to complete but this is just me guessing.
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