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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I would be surprised if any winter vacation schemes are held in-person.
    Post by: Flk10, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I believe DLA Piper recruit exclusively from their vacation schemes. So the next available opportunity would be their summer 2021 internship,...
    Post by: Flk10, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?

    I strongly suspect DWF have reduced their trainee intake as they seem to be in a bit of turmoil at the moment, so I wouldn’t necessarily assume...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Clifford Chance TC

    It’s not just a case of other students not getting priority though- if they fill all their places with penultimate year students, those...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Clifford Chance TC

    From their perspective, I guess it effectively ‘locks in’ the best students at an early stage as they can get ahead of other law firms. I suppose...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, When applying for internships and other short-term roles in advance of commencing a training contract, would you advise always...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I believe there are some (particularly U.S.) firms that technically accept direct TC applications even though they don’t recruit anyone via this...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Clifford Chance TC

    The impression I get from that is that they’re basically telling people who don’t fit into the priority groups not to bother applying as they have...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I know it’s hard, but try not to get too disheartened. I truly believe that the opportunity that is right for you will not pass you by. I had a...
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 5, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I suspect what has happened is that DWF have cut their trainee intake for the next few years given their current cost-cutting programme....
    Post by: Flk10, Aug 3, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I suspect DWF’s graduate recruitment may have been affected by their cost-cutting programme and wouldn’t be surprised if they reduced or even...
    Post by: Flk10, Jul 12, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I’m applying for training contracts commencing in 2022. I’m graduating this summer and planning to work for a year before doing the...
    Post by: Flk10, Jun 25, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I was at a CMS presentation last year and they said very clearly that they have a TC available for every VS participant and they said that...
    Post by: Flk10, May 21, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I believe CMS do not take more people on the VS than they have TCs available for so it could be a case of offering one to everyone who attends the...
    Post by: Flk10, May 21, 2020 in forum: Applications Discussion
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    I think there’s absolutely no chance of any physical vacation schemes or internships taking place in the foreseeable future unfortunately. A...
    Post by: Flk10, May 7, 2020 in forum: General Discussion