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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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For Baker Mckenzie's summer VS application - the first question on eligibility to apply states that Summer VS is open to penultimate/ second year of four year course, whereas the website says graduates are eligible to apply as well.

Was this a mistake on their application - any non law graduates applied to BM's summer VS?
 

Asil Ahmad

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    For Baker Mckenzie's summer VS application - the first question on eligibility to apply states that Summer VS is open to penultimate/ second year of four year course, whereas the website says graduates are eligible to apply as well.

    Was this a mistake on their application - any non law graduates applied to BM's summer VS?
    Graduates can ap[ply they had this last year and I applied.
     
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    BubbleTeaFan

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    does anyone know if you only have to take the A&O SJT once? i applied for their first year programme last year and was rejected after passing the benchmark for the test. I applied for their VS this year and have not received any emails regarding the SJT
     

    HopefulFutureTrainee123

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    does shoosmith recruit on a rolling basis?
    From their website:
    "Q: Do you screen applications on a rolling basis?
    Yes, we do assess applications on a rolling basis, but every application that reaches us by the application deadline will be assessed. Where possible we encourage you to submit your application at least a week before the actual deadline, this is to prevent you from having any last-minute technical issues or delays, and also enables us to manage our capacity to assess."
     
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