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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks so much for the advice! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Please could I ask, how do you avoid sounding like you're reading off a script? As there is nobody on the other side it always feels unnatural no matter what to me - whether I prepare a script or not
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    Thanks so much! That’s really helpful :) Although I did practise a LOT and I tried to come across as enthusiastic as possible - I can only assume I didn’t answer the questions clearly/well enough. I imagine I need to work on content
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    On this topic... any tips for improving on recorded video interviews? I struggle with them a lot
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO post VI for Addleshaw Goddard London :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know what the dates are for upcoming Addleshaw Goddard London assessment centres? Thanks in advance
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! Did they ring you?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing, congratulations! When did you apply?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just finished my VI for Addleshaw Goddard London. I think it went ok considering it was my first! How long do they generally take to respond?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone! Just wondering how to respond to VI questions along the lines of “what challenges would a lawyer face in a virtual environment?" etc - should you just list the challenges themselves or should you go a step further and relate it to yourself and discuss how you would cope in this...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! And no worries at all, I was feeling so anxious about it too :) I applied in very early December
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    VI for Addleshaw Goddard London!!!!
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    Makes sense! Thank you :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh damn what makes you think they've almost done with ACs for the London office? I thought most people were still waiting
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    London :(
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