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    Got a training contract offer, but there's a problem

    That makes perfect sense and absolutely lays my concerns to rest. Thanks again! And apologies for displaying an utter lack of legal knowledge on this question!
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    Got a training contract offer, but there's a problem

    Thanks again! Just on a final note; the dual degree means that, as I'll be spending 2 years in the US, I will effectively be barred from getting settled status under the EU settlement scheme (I already have pre-settled status). The contract the firm sent me states that the offer is subject to me...
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    Got a training contract offer, but there's a problem

    I feel dumb for not having just asked people on LinkedIn straight away! Thanks for bringing that up. That seems very reasonable, although I assume it is far from a good look to renege on a TC offer after accepting it. Does HR strongly look down on that type of move or is it anticipated some...
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    Got a training contract offer, but there's a problem

    So, I already mentioned this in a previous thread, but I will be going to a US law school as part of a dual degree next year. This effectively means that instead of graduating in 2022, I will be doing so in 2023 and will have both an LLB and a JD. I recently received a call from a City law firm...
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    Are virtual vacation schemes worth it?

    I just found out that the firm for which I have a vac scheme decided to change it to an online format and shorten it from 3 weeks to 1. Not only that but apparently what was supposed to be a proper work experience is now just going to be effectively an insight scheme (which I already did at that...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi again, @Jessica Booker and thanks so much for all the answers! They've been extremely helpful! I just have two onboarding-related questions if that's all right! First of all, the firm I have a vac scheme with is asking me to apply for a national insurance number, as I've stated I don't have...
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    Vac Scheme Pre-Employment Tax Information?

    Thank you! It's due on the 5th of April, so I'll just barely miss that! What are the practical implications of this, anyways? I realise it has something to do with tax allowances, but does it have any actual impact on how much I'll receive for the scheme?
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    Vac Scheme Pre-Employment Tax Information?

    I'm finalising filling out the onboarding form the firm gave me for my upcoming vac scheme but I ran into a bit of a problem. There's a section asking about my employment since 6 April for tax purposes. It's asking me to choose one of three options, though only 2 are really relevant since the...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you! I suppose that's a bridge I'll cross when I get to it. I meant a disadvantage with the firm I would be reneging on. But at this point, I've accepted the offer anyways. Thank you so much again!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you! How common is something like this and would it put me at a major disadvantage? Are they fairly used to this happening or will it be severely frowned upon?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi again Jessica, and thanks again for taking the time to answer our questions! On this forum, I previously asked whether it was a good idea to accept a vac scheme I had secured before I know about the outcome of an application with a preferred firm. I was told to accept the offer and renege if...
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    Accepting a vac scheme before knowing outcome of another application?

    Thank you both! That clears things up a lot! :)
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    Accepting a vac scheme before knowing outcome of another application?

    Thanks so much for your reply! The firm I have an offer for doesn't offer separate dates for their schemes, unfortunately, which would mean that if I accepted their scheme right now and then accepted a clashing one, I would realistically only be left with the ability to reject this scheme. The...
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    Accepting a vac scheme before knowing outcome of another application?

    Thus far I've done three vac scheme interviews and have received 1 offer (I've heard nothing back yet from the other two). I also have an interview coming up in 3 weeks for another firm (probably my biggest preference). The issue is, the deadline to accept my current vac scheme offer is a week...
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    Davis Polk Cover Letter

    Thank you, I'll do that and just decrease the font a bit! :D
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