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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Congratulations to all that have received TC offers :)! I will set up a Whatsapp group for any prospective 2023 London trainees. Please direct message me if you'd like to join. For those that were unsuccessful this time round... good luck with all other applications, I am sure an...
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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Yes - there will be a Partner interview (as the final stage) for those that are successful at the AC. (This is case for London - TC apps).
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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    I have just received an email from Kennedys with the AC timetable. Within the timetable there is a slot of 1h 20mins for "mini assessments". Does anyone know what the 3 mini-assessments would generally cover (i.e. group assessment, written assessment, SJT, etc)?
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

    Congratulations on your AC offer @legalgemma
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

    Thank you @George Maxwell! I would definitely be open to considering this if it would add value for other users :). Perhaps I can do this once the application season is over ... in readiness for the next application window.
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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Sorry to hear about your experience with the VI. Agreed - hopefully we will hear back soon. If anybody hears back from Kennedys (via any channel), please share with the group. We'd appreciate your insight.
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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Nope - still awaiting a response. Hopefully they'll revert soon.
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    Congratulations all who have received offers. Incredible news :)! :D
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    Still nothing! I suspect they are still going through the list.
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    Sorry to hear @OB! Best of luck with the remainder of your applications - I am sure you will smash it. Really appreciate your input/advice/tips and coming back to the forum with an update.
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    Well, that blows my assumptions right out the water... hahah Suppose we just continue to wait!
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    I am not aware. However, they mentioned during the AC (London) that they do not necessarily have a cap on the number of VCs they can offer.
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    @OB - thank you for the great insight! :) At least I can stop refreshing my emails for now then haha

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