I'm no expert but I think there is a distinction between informal and casual. I would say informal wear is not a suit but still relatively smart e.g. A nice dress (not too low cut) with an informal jacket. Ultimately, I would say wear what gives you confidence. If it is an informal event which could get you a pupillage you'll want to feel your best and not be worrying about your clothes.

Reply 986

QualityStreet

It's an interview where we have been told the panel will be dressing informally and we can to, if we'd like. Too stressful I might just do a suitdress and cardi rather than a jacket!

Reply 987

fire_fairy91

Original post by QualityStreet

It's an interview where we have been told the panel will be dressing informally and we can to, if we'd like. Too stressful I might just do a suitdress and cardi rather than a jacket!

My uni careers advisor suggested a black tailored dress and coloured blazer based on her conversations with some law firms near us, if that's any help :smile:

Reply 988

Mebz

Original post by QualityStreet

It's an interview where we have been told the panel will be dressing informally and we can to, if we'd like. Too stressful I might just do a suitdress and cardi rather than a jacket!

I was once told by a QC that if they say informal. They mean formal. If they give you an option, "you can dress informally/ casually" dress formally. So I'd say suit dress and cardi is definitely a good plan! :smile:

Reply 989

clarabow

Original post by QualityStreet

It's an interview where we have been told the panel will be dressing informally and we can to, if we'd like. Too stressful I might just do a suitdress and cardi rather than a jacket!

Sounds good! They probably think it is less stressful to dress informally! Haha. Good luck, hope it goes well.

Reply 990

A Few Grey Hairs

5 Pump Court just turned unsuccessful on gateway. No email alert.

Reply 991

RachPemby

I'm still waiting on:

3VB
7KBW
Outer Temple
Essex Court
One Essex Court

Anyone else heard at all? Thanks! :smile:

Reply 992

Hardnose

Original post by RachPemby

I'm still waiting on:

3VB
7KBW
Outer Temple
Essex Court
One Essex Court

Anyone else heard at all? Thanks! :smile:

Nothing from 7kbw post reference requests
Nothing from one Essex court

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Reply 993

william42

Original post by Hardnose

Nothing from 7kbw post reference requests
Nothing from one Essex court

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one essex interview sent on saturday morning

Reply 994

Hardnose

Original post by william42

one essex interview sent on saturday morning

Yep - just got the one Essex rejection email. First gateway rejection of the cycle!

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Reply 995

RachPemby

Original post by Hardnose

Yep - just got the one Essex rejection email. First gateway rejection of the cycle!

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Me too! They must have heard us! :smile:

only 4 left for me :frown:

Thanks for your help guys!

Reply 996

travellingbird

Has anyone got a Cloisters interview this week? Any idea what time they want you to arrive beforehand? I only noted the interview time and no other details (foolish I know).

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Reply 997

Advocatis

Hi, has anyone heard from:

Baker and Partners
Cornerstone
39 Essex Street

Moreover, does anyone have any experience interviewing at 9 Bedford Row?

Thanks in advance

Reply 998

mordantrich

Original post by travellingbird

Has anyone got a Cloisters interview this week? Any idea what time they want you to arrive beforehand? I only noted the time and no other details (foolish I know).

I have one on Friday and all I have is the time. However I believe you need to be there 30 minutes in advance to prepare an analysis of a problem of some sort (according to their mini pupil open evening last year).