Missed filling in part of Freshfield's online application

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Here's this week's question:

"Hi everyone,
I applied to Freshfields recently. I had missed filling in a part of the online application and they got back to me .... twice, asking me to send them a detailed summary of my uni grades. I thought they just don't bother, especially in cases where the mistake the applicant's....??????"

Response

I wouldn't necessarily read anything into this. It may be that the firm are simply wanting to ensure they have all the relevant information on file before they undertake the selection test on your application, and if that involves obtaining grades from you, this is what one of their administrators will do. You are very lucky though, or there is something on your application that makes them want to consider you.......

Jonathan Fagan


Jonathan Fagan LLM MREC Cert RP is the Founder and Managing Director, and is a non-practising solicitor with over 7 years experience as a legal recruitment consultant. He has personally advised and prepared CVs for many 100's of solicitors and law graduates, and has assisted lawyers throughout their careers to date.