Recent content by MarathonNotaSprint

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey. I just did the VI and I agree. Those questions. Whew! I’m sending good vibes and hoping we all get past the VI stage smoothly.
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    Willkie Farr Video Interview

    Hey, did anyone attempt to do the practice video interview and was stopped midway and asked for their card details to complete the interview?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone heard back from Reed Smith regarding the next stage (SJT)?
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    CMS 2020/1 Opportunities

    Anyone heard back since submitting the WG Test?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, its 2 questions in the first stage (it is not the graded part, just used for reference if they invite you to an interview), then an SJT (which everyone pretty much gets) and if you pass that stage, its 2 other questions (which are graded) based on commercial awareness and 'why Reed Smith'...
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    why do you actually want to work in commercial law? (honest)

    I've literally been travelling the whole world since I was a kid- parents were globe-trotters (thanks, parents lol) and I've always had an interest in business from watching the 'rents run their own business and law because I've always loved arguing since I could talk lol So I figured: what...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, I don't think so as they sent me an email along the lines of 'congratulations, upon reading your app, we'd like to progress you to the next stage which is our WGT'
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    CMS 2020/1 Opportunities

    6 days (I sent my app on Tuesday)
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    CMS 2020/1 Opportunities

    Hey, I believe they send it once you pass the application stage as they have just done the same for me
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    Free application review opportunity

    Oh wow! This is the best news I've received in ages! A million times thank you, Jess!
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    I just came across this cool opportunity on LinkedIn for Black non-RG/non-OB students/graduates. It's a free silver TCLA membership for one month. I think it would be really beneficial and it looks like TCLA is on board with it too so it's legit...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I second what Dominka_95 said. I was the exact same except I only started seriously applying this year. I graduated 2 years ago (wow time flies!), took a gap year and worked in recruitment. I've never gotten past the application stage but I'm *hoping* this cycle will be different. What keeps me...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh thank you! Same to you! I applied on the 4th of April and you?. I'm also still waiting to hear back. I got the holding email too.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Shoosmiths are sending out 'next stage' emails today. Best of luck to everyone that applied.

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