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    Clifford Chance ALevel +GCSE

    Hi, as a future trainee at CC, I strongly encourage you to shift your focus from what you think you're lacking to what you think your selling points are. The firm will not discriminate against you because you don't have stellar grades if you have a strong application. So, while I understand the...
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    BPP Waterloo PGDL Start Date

    Hi Alice, thanks so much for getting back to me! That's great to hear, I feel more inclined to get the guide now. I will probably wait until the cases one is released to get them as a bundle. I hope the GDL is going smoothly for you so far! :)
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    BPP Waterloo PGDL Start Date

    Hey guys, have any of you ordered GDL Answered Guides for this year? I'm thinking of getting them, but because the PGDL is a bit different I'm not sure it's worth the investment. If anyone does have the guides, how are you finding them? Would you recommend them? Thank you!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I think it depends. CC look for great performance on competency, many people who didn't do crazy well on the partner interview still get offers.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    My guess is: 5 students per slot, 16 slots = 80 candidates interviewed. Because CC give offers for TCs from their vacation schemes and spark schemes as well, and some people will reject their offer, I'm guessing 40-50 offers following this round of interviews.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    They're gonna get back to us once they're all finished, likely starting next week.
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    This is for the TC.
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    I see! I have mine on the 14th :) Good luck to you!
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    Hi, congratulations on the AC! Despite the fact that you didn't go to the Open Day, CC have a lot of content on youtube and loads of podcasts on their website which discuss the life at the firm. I recommend you give that a go and try to get a feel for the firm beyond what's written on their...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Hi Emina. I applied for the winter vac scheme, so I don't remember everything about the application process, but I hope this helps: 1) I also attended school outside of the UK and I wasn't able to detail my qualifications in the application process, I just had to stick to 'other'. If I...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Challenging, but very fun. The partner interview was difficult, but I found it a good experience.
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Anyone else still waiting to hear from Linklaters post-AC? I had mine on Tuesday and I have still not heard back.

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