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Re: Training Contracts 2014Personally, I have always used bullet points and kept it the same 99% of the time.(Original post by rainbowsolero)
Hey guys, starting to piece together some applications now that I'm finished exams. Just have a question about laying out work experience.
Do most of you usually tailor/change how your work experience is written for each different application? Is it better to use bullet points for the work experience section or just full sentences and paragraphs?
However - it is important to amend wherever necessary to see if you need to add something that may be particularly relevant to a certain firm or if you need to remove something as well.
What I mean by 'bullet points' by the way is full, coherent sentences but each addressing separate points. I try to avoid going into too much drivel that they won't be interested in. It is best to keep it short and concise wherever possible. -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014still waiting to hear back. Had nothing(Original post by VacS)
Hi all,
I was wondering if any one has had a training contract interview with White and Case yet? -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014Thanks for the reply. When did you apply?(Original post by dom111)
still waiting to hear back. Had nothing -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014No worries. I applied absolutley ages ago.(Original post by VacS)
Thanks for the reply. When did you apply?
I am hoping I will have got through the "initial chucking out and mere glancing" stage of the process. Hopefully they actually read the ****ing application!
Christ knows what is going on, but the deadline is not for ages, so it is somewhat unsurprising -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014"Briefly describe a situation which has occurred in your life which illustrates that you are likely to make a success of your chosen career."
How do I answer this question without: a) lying; and b) making myself sound like Nelson Mandela?
Seriously though, what kind of skills/characteristics would you look to highlight in this kind of question? Just some general guidance would be great. -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014I'm not sure that Nelson Mandela was a success in his chosen career--if his chosen career was politician, since he had to spend 27 years in jail before his 5 years of power.(Original post by Tom_Hagen)
"Briefly describe a situation which has occurred in your life which illustrates that you are likely to make a success of your chosen career."
How do I answer this question without: a) lying; and b) making myself sound like Nelson Mandela?
Seriously though, what kind of skills/characteristics would you look to highlight in this kind of question? Just some general guidance would be great. -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014There is a firm - and I don't know which - that asks "Who do you not admire and why?"(Original post by Brevity)
I'm not sure that Nelson Mandela was a success in his chosen career--if his chosen career was politician, since he had to spend 27 years in jail before his 5 years of power.
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Re: Training Contracts 2014There's no shame in selling yourself. It's an important skill and one that they test for. You won't sound like a dick for it, it's what is expected/required.(Original post by Tom_Hagen)
"Briefly describe a situation which has occurred in your life which illustrates that you are likely to make a success of your chosen career."
How do I answer this question without: a) lying; and b) making myself sound like Nelson Mandela?
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Re: Training Contracts 2014I know, I know. But I sure feel like a dick writing these answers sometimes. God help me.(Original post by The West Wing)
There's no shame in selling yourself. It's an important skill and one that they test for. You won't sound like a dick for it, it's what is expected/required.
Lol, fair enough. But he did manage to (kind of) achieve his overall objective... and displayed some good characteristics and qualities whilst doing so. Maybe I should have said 50 Cent?(Original post by Brevity)
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Re: Training Contracts 2014For the "why law" type questions should you dwell much on the day-to-day aspects of what the role entails such as "I like working in teams and enjoy researching" etc (I actually do, weird I know!), or should you focus on the ends which the work achieves such as the international aspect, helping businesses achieve aims? Or should it be a mixture of both?
I definitely know why I want to be a lawyer, under each scenario above, but how are the best answers to this type of question approached?
Hope everyone's apps are going well, I've been far less productive than I'd planned to be at this stage of June! -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014I am totally out of sync at the moment - I finished exams around May 20th and took two weeks off to go on holiday so back now. When am I supposed to be sending training contract applications? None of my friends have started and I get the impression I have to wait until results are released? My vac scheme starts in two weeks, I thought I could use the time between now and then to do some applications.
It seems like everyone has been doing this for ages, I haven't done any training contract applications yet
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Re: Training Contracts 2014I'm also in the same position - just finished May 31st! What I'm going to do is (thought I haven't properly started yet) is basically have all (I hope) of my applications done by the time my vac scheme starts June 16th...then I'm going to just have them saved and pop in to slot my results in once I get them on the 22nd!(Original post by suffocation1992)
I am totally out of sync at the moment - I finished exams around May 20th and took two weeks off to go on holiday so back now. When am I supposed to be sending training contract applications? None of my friends have started and I get the impression I have to wait until results are released? My vac scheme starts in two weeks, I thought I could use the time between now and then to do some applications.
It seems like everyone has been doing this for ages, I haven't done any training contract applications yet
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Re: Training Contracts 2014(Original post by suffocation1992)
I am totally out of sync at the moment - I finished exams around May 20th and took two weeks off to go on holiday so back now. When am I supposed to be sending training contract applications? None of my friends have started and I get the impression I have to wait until results are released? My vac scheme starts in two weeks, I thought I could use the time between now and then to do some applications.
It seems like everyone has been doing this for ages, I haven't done any training contract applications yet
Don't worry too much.(Original post by Rosey2)
I'm also in the same position - just finished May 31st! What I'm going to do is (thought I haven't properly started yet) is basically have all (I hope) of my applications done by the time my vac scheme starts June 16th...then I'm going to just have them saved and pop in to slot my results in once I get them on the 22nd!
The earlier you get them in the better though.
Some applications allow you to submit and upgrade your results (look around on their website etc. to see if this is allowed). I'm sure most firms that use apply4law allow you to do it, as I've seen the option but have never had to use it.
Not to worry though, the bulk of applications are submitted end of June/start of July I think for the 31/07 deadline.
I've really had a lot of time, but I've spent it doing other useless ****. Now I'm rushing my apps, ah ****ed. -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014(Original post by Tom_Hagen)
Don't worry too much.
The earlier you get them in the better though.
Some applications allow you to submit and upgrade your results (look around on their website etc. to see if this is allowed). I'm sure most firms that use apply4law allow you to do it, as I've seen the option but have never had to use it.
Not to worry though, the bulk of applications are submitted end of June/start of July I think for the 31/07 deadline.
I've really had a lot of time, but I've spent it doing other useless ****. Now I'm rushing my apps, ah ****ed.
Haha but you have to have some post-exam time to yourself! I went away for a week, then I've just been outdoors the whole time - not going to get me a training contract. I hope I get an interview for a training contract during my vac scheme though! Now, time for some motivation... -
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Re: Training Contracts 2014My friend told me for training contracts you should send around 30 applications - is that wise? I sent five vac scheme applications before Christmas and ended up getting one, as I targeted them instead. I don't have the energy to send any more than 7-8 max... So shall I just target firms I really like or is that too risky? Cheers.
