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Recent content by RJ24

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    Vacation Scheme Preparation

    What are everyones thoughts on the fact that schemes are being held virtually? I worry that the experience, despite the firm's best efforts, will somewhat be diluted and so it might be hard to leave a lasting impression. Especially considering that many of the schemes have been shortened from...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I have completely missed the deadline for submitting some documents to Grad Rec before my vacation scheme. Do you think they will note it and it will count against me during the scheme? Very annoying!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Anyone done a White & Case interview with any tips/guidance? Thanks!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi guys for firms which allow you to re-record your video interview answers does it matter how many attempts you take? I think I just redid an answer to the same question about 100 times and I am worried that the firm will see that it took me so long to get to a coherent answer haha!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Interesting! Why is that? Are calls seen as more appropriate?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Oh so is it fine to just say you will no longer be attending the vacation scheme if you get another one? How does that go down with firms considering you already accepted and changed your mind :eek:
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I cannot reject DLA once I’ve confirmed right?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi guys I have got a vacation scheme at DLA Piper but also have 6 more interviews with US firms. What do I do? I do not want to reject a guaranteed vacation scheme but I also would rather do a vacation scheme at a US firm. I would not want the dates to clash when I might have already...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I do not agree with this! Most people do it without the questions and therefore get a chance to equally prepare. Someone telling you what the questions might also be hurting their own chances. I think it is fine to get some general tips but straight out asking for the questions I don’t think...

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