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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    Firing this thread up again because it has been incredibly helpful so far. This may be a silly question, but I was just wondering what type of hangbag/bag would be appropriate to bring into the office for vacation schemes? What colours, what styles, how big, what to avoid (if anything) etc...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Isn't it! At this point they've asked us to confirm whether we personally want to adopt a hybrid or entirely virtual approach as both are available to all. For those that are hybrid, we are invited to come in the office on days where our trainee buddy or supervisor is in. They've also noted that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Really interesting to see that BCLP have adopted a hybrid approach of WFH and in office for their summer vacs. Have any other firms done this?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! Can anyone offer me some guidance as to the sort of questions I should be asking on a feedback call post-AC with a firm? I got a positive result so I am really keen to prompt for what to build on for the scheme but I am unsure on how to word this. Thanks :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've heard all my AC responses over the phone - good and bad. Think it must depend on the firm!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Don't be silly its completely fine - thank you so much for your help :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I saw the London insight scheme starts 22nd June, I couldnt tell if this was for 1 or 2 weeks? (Assuming 1 as the Leeds one starts the following week)? Sorry its probably a silly question! :) Amazing, thank you so much! Do you know when it was last year? Even roughly like June or...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey gals! Does anyone know the dates for the Reed Smith summer vac scheme or the Hill Dickinson London business stream vac scheme? Thanks :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    BCLP vac scheme offer!! Brb just crying xxx
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So well deserved :) CONGRATS! XXX
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    BCLP AC invite! Has anyone got any advice on assessed negotiations/have experience with the BCLP AC? Would really appreciate it <3
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is actually really insightful - thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Agreed - safe to say that was me out hahaha. Nope just a stand-alone question! Was the bonds question stand-alone as well?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was wondering what are the most difficult/unexpected commercial awareness questions people have been asked in interview? I feel like I've prepped the basics but just want to ensure I've prepared for the worst and maybe even just challenge myself! For example, although on the face of this many...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Waiting for HFW !! :)

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