Recent content by Lauren2
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SQE Self-study
The LPC is definitely more relevant to commercial firms. The SQE, particularly in my experience with BPP, is very 'high street'. It is unfortunate that the LPC is pretty much no more, given the value of the elective modules which cover areas of far greater relevance to commercial in-house and...- Lauren2
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- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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Dechert VI and AC
I completed it a few years ago, I cannot remember exactly what all of the questions were but I remember there were some curveballs/ more challenging questions than I experienced completing VIs for other firms, including naming a company you admire and why. I believe it was a mix of competency...- Lauren2
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)
Hey, I'd recommend H&M, ASOS and Zara as the best places to look for affordable workwear. H&M has a workwear section which I'd say is far more 'work appropriate' for the legal world than many of the dresses/ blouses ASOS features in their section (do have a glance for lols). I've always found...- Lauren2
- Post #40
- Forum: General Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I don't think they've opened apps or recruited for several years now, following the erm, failed A&O merger- Lauren2
- Post #12,687
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I was sent an AC invite on Wednesday - I applied on the deadline- Lauren2
- Post #12,663
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Those stats sound right. Yes, its paid - usually very well. It was £500 a week when it was 2 week in person and £1000 for the week long virtual scheme last year.- Lauren2
- Post #12,662
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
From memory, I'm pretty certain that it does.- Lauren2
- Post #10,226
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
No, I haven't. I interviewed there last year - the next stage is an interview with a Partner and Associate (that is the only stage of their process).- Lauren2
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I don’t even need to ask if you prefer sweet or salted- Lauren2
- Post #9,231
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I've received four VS offers in the past and three were via email. It varies from firm to firm and it even seems to vary between cycles in my experience. I was emailed one year, then the following year my friend received a call about the VS from the same firm.- Lauren2
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don't think its automatic? I also applied frighteningly close to the deadline and I haven't received anything.- Lauren2
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I strongly doubt it- Lauren2
- Post #4,103
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
It took me about 30 seconds to realise the issue here... I recommend using tracked changes whenever someone reviews/ makes amendments to your app, then you can clearly see what they’ve changed and reject any amendments you disagree with!- Lauren2
- Post #4,078
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I applied on the deadline several years ago and I was invited to an AC, so I'd say go for it.- Lauren2
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I like the FT daily news briefing, TBU ‘think commercial’ podcast and ‘the commercial awareness podcast’ which are all accessible on Spotify. I tend to alternate between them as I’m not an enormous fan of listening to podcasts ☺️- Lauren2
- Post #1,596
- Forum: Applications Discussion