Welcome all! You’re now part of a global community with students from the world’s most elite universities. We're in beta stage, and already have members here from These include the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Business School 💪 This community has been up for only 4 months and we've passed 1000 members Reply to this post with a brief intro to you Who are you? Where are you studying? What career would you like to pursue? And also what content would you like to see added?? (as we're still in beta at the moment) To re-introduce myself I'm Hassan, an ex-corporate recruiter, I'm here to help you enter elite careers like Investment Banking, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Private Equity amongst many others. Any questions? Please make a post here and ask! If you'd like to enquire about the 1-1 waiting list please DM me or one of our admins and they'll provide you with the details 😁

Every law student knows the top 10 firms in the rankings. Many treat them like trophies to chase. But here’s the reality: rankings only measure perception, not the daily experience of life inside the firm. They tell you almost nothing about what really shapes your career. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥: – Quality of training: Are you getting mentorship that sharpens judgment, or just slide-deck assignments? – Partner investment: Do senior lawyers actively develop juniors, or just delegate tasks? – Team dynamics: Will you collaborate, or be left to survive in isolation? – Responsibility level: Will you handle real, high-stakes work, or just peripheral matters? – Client quality: Are your clients learning opportunities, or endless firefighting exercises? Prestige looks great on LinkedIn, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ll grow — or even enjoy the work. Your career isn’t built on logos. It’s built on experience, exposure, and the quality of work you do every day. 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 Don’t chase a firm for its name. Chase the environment that challenges you, develops you, and positions you for influence — not just endurance. When evaluating firms, ask yourself: what matters more — the logo outside, or the work you’ll do inside?

This webinar breaks down why strong applicants still get rejected — and what to fix at each gate: - Gate 1: CV + application sift (signal + specificity) - Gate 2: online/VI screens (structure under time) - Gate 3: interviews (STAR-3® evidence + delivery) - Gate 4: AC/case (commercial reasoning) Do this after watching: comment “Law + deadline + stage” and we’ll route you to the right template thread. Historical outcomes; results vary; no guarantees. Third-party names/marks for context only—no affiliation/endorsement.

Recruiters in GS London process thousands of applications each cycle. They don’t read every line — they scan for impact: does each bullet show a clear action, measurable result, and relevance to the role? If not, it’s dismissed in seconds. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑻𝑴𝑹™ 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏: It helps turn vague descriptions into clear, evidence-based achievements. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆: "Worked on a deal” → “Drafted client memo on £250m cross-border acquisition, adopted in partner submission.” This shift allows recruiters to see proof, not fluff — and that often decides whether your application progresses. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Recruiters rarely spend 10 minutes on a CV — they spend closer to 15 seconds. Without quantifiable outcomes, your experience risks being overlooked. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Your CV isn’t a diary of everything you’ve done — it’s a concise evidence sheet of why you’re ready for the role. Would your CV pass Goldman’s 15-second filter?

In final-round Goldman Sachs or J.P. Morgan interviews, your answer to "Why Investment Banking?" is crucial. Having recruited extensively for top banks, here’s my proven framework to craft standout answers that secure offers: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 1: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 “𝐖𝐡𝐲” Explain how your interest began (e.g., a finance competition), how it developed (internship or student fund), and the moment it solidified (e.g., summer analyst experience). Authenticity comes from showing genuine reflection and exposure—not generic motivation like salary. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 2: 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐃𝐍𝐀 Match your motivations clearly to the role’s realities. Love financial analysis? Discuss your passion for modelling and valuation. Thrive under pressure? Highlight teamwork on intense deals. Prove you truly understand and desire this demanding career. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 3: 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐋-3™ 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Structure answers clearly: • Point: Your primary motivation for banking. • Evidence: Specific experience demonstrating this motivation. • Analysis: What you learned or achieved, reinforcing your interest. • Link: Tie directly to the firm’s strengths and values. • Data: Quantify your impact (deal size, outcomes achieved). Example: “Leading my university’s investment fund sparked my interest in banking’s analytical rigour. During an internship at a boutique bank, I built DCF models for a £150M healthcare deal, refining valuations under pressure. This experience deepened my passion for complex financial analysis. That's why your firm’s leadership in healthcare M&A, like the £5B ABC-XYZ merger, strongly aligns with my ambitions.” 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 4: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥—𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑-3™ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 Briefly structure examples: • Situation/Task: Outline scenario concisely. • Action: Clearly state your role. • Result: Quantify your impact. • Reflect briefly: How this reinforced your banking interest. This tight format conveys rich, impactful stories quickly—essential for brief, memorable answers. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 5: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲—𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞