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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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SouffléSouffléSoufflé

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Did you apply to the vacation scheme? I believe they are non-rolling

I did a vacation scheme with Boodle Hatfield in July. When I applied the applications were non-rolling. I sent my application in early January, and then had an interview mid February. I don't know if they are non-rolling this cycle- it might be worth checking just to be safe.

They genuinely read all the applications so it is well worth taking your time! Best of luck :)
 

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Hi everyone - Reed Smith new question: Taking into account the firm's values and drawing upon your experiences, would you feel confident enough to challenge your colleagues if they were carrying out a process incorrectly?

How would you approach/structure such a question???

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen

I am not an expert on their values but I’d make sure I understood them and how it fits into this scenario. I would also thing about when I have tried to change an established approach to something or had to influence others and use that as evidence to back up my ability to say how I would deal with this situation.
 

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Hi - I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to prep for a written case study for SH? Not quite sure what it will entail so want to cover all bases. Thank you!
 
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