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Might be a bit late now but I wouldn't hesitate to give them a quick call in HR/grad recruitment and ask them who it should be addressed to, shouldn't be a problem, I did this for a couple of applications. :smile:

Hey

thank you for the reply - I tried calling but couldn't get through - from what I can see, the firm only seems to have one number listed on the website for the firm and no separate number for HR? good luck for all your applications!

Reply 3881

ferrero247

Original post by mcrlawstudent

Sure, just copying something I PM'ed to another member for ease:

I honestly wouldn't worry about the case study, it was the easiest case study I did out of CC, Freshfields and A&O. I wouldn't say it required any 'commercial awareness' as such, just a general understanding of how business and commerce works, e.g. the sorts of things a business needs to think about when considering a merger for example. It wasn't anything overly specific, just general considerations. Let's say it was a merger for example, try to go over general issues like: how it would be financed, what due diligence would be needed, tax structuring, are there any disputes pending, what rights do employees have, etc. and try to relate it back to CC's departments.

Hope this helps.

Thank you! That was incredibly reassuring :smile:

All the best with your vac schemes!

Reply 3882

ChristinaST

Original post by Sian.

Anyone heard from eversheds Manchester post telephone?

Yes, I've been invited to an interview in their office on Wednesday :s They got back to me about 3 weeks after my telephone interview.

Reply 3883

KatieRosePicknel

Anyone heard anything further from Sidley Austin?

Posted from TSR Mobile

Reply 3884

twizzzzzzter

Oooooh thanks, congrats!! Is this London or Manchester?

Reply 3885

londonlife

anyone got any tips for the Bird & Bird vid interview?

Reply 3886

narusku

Original post by matic

Probs. Easter

Me too, maybe i'll see you

Reply 3887

narusku

Original post by bibidi

A question for anybody who can help:

I've been offered two vacation schemes. One is at Easter and the other is during summer. I would (much) rather work for the firm that I'm completing the summer vacation scheme with.

If I'm offered a training contract at the end of Easter and accept, what stands in the way of me reneging on my acceptance if offered a training contract at the second firm during summer?

Not really a reply to your question but as i'm in a similar position: is it normal for a firm to offer a TC at the end of an Easter vac?

Reply 3888

Able star

How do people prepare for these video interviews? Do you write down a script or just a few rough notes or what?

Reply 3889

TrainingChopeful

Original post by Able star

How do people prepare for these video interviews? Do you write down a script or just a few rough notes or what?

No script but what I do is think about the competencies a firm is looking for e.g. teamwork, communication, and I just note down a couple of examples from education, work experience, ECs, hobbies that I can use so if I'm asked a question and I've already used one example elsewhere I have a few other options. I normally then just bullet point key words - I try not to look at the paper but I have it by my side just to glance at if I get reallyyyyy lost for words. Also if you write key words then you're less likely to need to look at the notes as opposed to a script. I find this makes responses more natural and less stilted than if you were to write a script.

However, seeing as I didn't think my last video interview was great I may be wrong! Good luck!! :biggrin:

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Reply 3890

BellaAngelini

Does anyone know the exact deadline for Slaughter & May TC application for non-law graduates? The trainee brochure said March 2015, but I simply cannot find a fixed date on the website, nor on any other law websites...

Reply 3891

BellaAngelini

Original post by Able star

How do people prepare for these video interviews? Do you write down a script or just a few rough notes or what?

As far as I'm concerned, I did prepare a few questions that law firms usually ask, and examples for competency questions. When answering I placed my notes in front of the screen not to watch myself and to focus on the camera.
Hope this will help :wink:

Good luck!

Reply 3892

footchemllab

Covington & Burling offer :smile:

Reply 3893

TooOldForTC

Final application in...but I keep thinking, maybe I'll just do one more. Not sure it's wise to prolong the agony though!

Reply 3894

kalipso708

Original post by londonlife

anyone got any tips for the Bird & Bird vid interview?

I'm also wondering what they could ask - do you reckon it's more 'why law, why B&B' or more like commercial awareness stuff?? or competency questions? really have no clue where/how to start prepping!

Reply 3895

Mal22

Original post by footchemllab

Covington & Burling offer :smile:

Congrats

if you don't mind me asking, I noticed that you received an offer for K&L Gates' vac scheme :smile:

do you mind telling me how long they took to reply to you? I applied on the 31st and still haven't heard anything so wondering if what to deduce from that :/

Reply 3896

Aspiringlawyer20

Original post by kalipso708

I'm also wondering what they could ask - do you reckon it's more 'why law, why B&B' or more like commercial awareness stuff?? or competency questions? really have no clue where/how to start prepping!

It says that:

1) Practice with sample question
2) Answer Bird and Bird's question on video

Do you think it will really be one question?

EDIT: no, it says that we shall read a set of questions and then record your answers. I should really read through e-mails properly.

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Reply 3897

French_Cat

Has anyone done this Bird & Bird video interview yet? If so, please share ! :smile:

Reply 3898

Skkkkk

Original post by KatieRosePicknel

Anyone heard anything further from Sidley Austin?

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I got this email on Tuesday.

The selection process for the Sidley Austin LLP Vacation Scheme is underway. Your application is strong and is being considered. I will be in touch again shortly with a decision on your application, your patience is appreciated.