Recent content by bangarangbass39

  1. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    Ye no feedback sucks. I was rejected too. It’s not a great recruitment process
  2. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you very much for clarifying that. I thought recruiters would have looked at it differently because I cant say that it was a vacation scheme. However, I realised that I was completing a lot of work during the work experience. I ended up being given more work to do compared to the vac...
  3. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi, I'm thinking of applying for a training contract for a law firm. I'm wondering if this is a good idea considering my limited legal experience. Perhaps it's better that I wait for more legal work experience or next year for a vacation scheme? I have done bar work for two years during...
  4. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from the AstraZeneca Internship interview with Aspiring Solicitors? I had mine on Monday
  5. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Don’t worry about it. You’ll still get the offer. They know what forage is. I mentioned a legal cheek vacation scheme on my CV. With onboarding, which is the most important part just leave it out. For the volunteer reference when onboarding have a persons (someone who’s willing to give a...
  6. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s fine. I commuted from Northamptonshire into London for two weeks. They might be a slight delay by like 5-10mins on the odd ocasion once you’re on the train, but it’s fine. I wouldn’t worry about it. The services run well. Even with strikes. Not all services are cancelled, they’ll let you...
  7. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    Thank you very much @slowlyfadingaway I think it went okay. I was asked 3 questions in total. The first one tripped me up. This was "Why law and why commercial law?" I think I could have answered that better, I discussed my love for the skills required for the role and my internship both...
  8. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    Hey have you guys heard back yet?
  9. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    Thanks very much for that. Is it okay if I message you privately, I have a few more questions to ask if that's okay with you? I have been struggling to get in contact with someone who has done an interview for the scheme,
  10. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    I dunno. They said interview progression will be confirmed by the 25th. They will take place from the 29th to the 2nd of May. I have been given group interview 8 so I think a lot of people have been shortlisted. I'm nervous guys. It's a group interview for 30 mins. I mean how are they going to...
  11. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    I have to do a group interview, which I'm worried about. I don't think it means much, the recruitment process looks long. I can imagine so many people are being shortlisted.
  12. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    I received it two days ago, so on the 24th. I applied on the 21st.
  13. bangarangbass39

    Aspiring Solicitors - AstraZeneca Work Placement

    I've got an interview on Monday

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