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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Are you using Zoom or Teams or something else? On those two it’s easy to put a different background - just make sure you don’t move about too much as it can have a sort of “aura” around you.- Parent
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Don’t give up. Is it your first cycle? Took my kid 3 rounds 3 Vac schemes and eventually secured a direct TC with an MC firm. 10-20 applications per cycle. Each rejection helped increase their knowledge and awareness. This is a non Law grad who self funded their GDL but managed to get it funded...- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
If there is a perception that law firms recruit more from Russel group, why would anyone with good grades go to a non RG Uni? Why make it more difficult to start with?- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
That’s interesting. At the MC firm my child has been offered a TC with - it was the Partner who phoned. Not Grad Recruitment.- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
When do you start your TC?- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
To encourage others. My child has been applying since 2nd year at Uni. Graduated last year (1st Non Law) Secured 2 VSs with good firms. Did not convert either but thought the 2nd one was a dead certainty. Second one was before Christmas requiring 2 weeks out of GDL. Cried for 4 weeks (over...- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I wouldn’t put either. I would say Dear Ms Arnold or Dear Janine - but that is too informal. And Do make sure you put yours sincerely.- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Sorry if not clear. I meant once they have offered, albeit conditional, can they withdraw an offer? Meaning can they turn round and say “sorry we need to cut trainee places so your offer is withdrawn.”- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I meant right now. Between them offering, me accepting and them confirming.- Parent
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Can companies that have offered a TC take it away?- Parent
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- Forum: Applications Discussion