Recent content by cogito ergo sum

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes they do. I spoke with their GradRec team last year and they confirmed it.
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    LLM - Personal Statement

    I'm not sure about UCL, but I think you have a decent chance for LSE.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Taylor Wessing VS offer!! Received the call at Sainsbury's and nearly screamed 🤣 Thank you sooooooooo much @Jessica Booker for reviewing my application!
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    I discussed one very specific topic 🙂
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    I discussed only one issue and was invited to interview. Hope that helps ;)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey I received the email two hours ago.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Reed Smith Interview invite!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me too! I haven't passed any game tests before. That's why it was such a big surprise haha. I remember my score was around 7300. But I think they will look at your report rather than your score. Good luck!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think they do interview a lot people. I had an AC last cycle and I think only one was made offer (out of 15?).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I honestly don't know how I passed it. My report basically says I am self-centred, short sighted and willing to create conflict :( I remember the Gradrec lady said at the Open Day that they are not looking for a specific type of candidate. Instead, they want a wide range of...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I applied on 26 November and did the test on 19 December.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! You will be fine!! They call people one by one. Maybe that's why you are still waiting. Just make sure you won't have 30 seconds of awkward silence like me when you pick up the call. I thought the call was a scam, asking me if I was involved in a car accident :')
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    AC invite from Taylor Wessing!! Such a big surprise. I thought I failed the game :D
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received my report from Gowling via email an hour after I did the game. :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am not entirely sure. There's only one section called 'Aptitude' in my report which shows what percentile you are in. I feel this section corresponds to the critical reasoning game at the end. Maybe he/she didn't pass that game?

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