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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sorry, meant to say McFarlanes! I replied to wrong post...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I got rejection email last week for Mayer Brown....
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes, got through to the VI...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I did my WG on Monday & heard back yesterday...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anyone know if you get 60 secs or 90 secs for your answer on the Baker McKenzie VI?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you; that's very helpful. I'm trying to prepare for that type of question coming up in a VI :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    @Jessica Booker Do you think it would be appropriate to talk about Covid 19 if asked for a current news story you are following and its impact on legal firms? Struggling to think of other stories at the moment! Any other suggestions from anyone?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Can I ask when you have to complete the VI by? Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’m currently studying the GDL (self funded). I have one vacation scheme lined up for the summer . I am going to be doing a couple of direct TC applications now as I am aware that the firm I have the VS with have only 18 TCs available, with 40 people lined up for their VSs and direct TC...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks! Is that still the case if it's a cover letter included within an application form as opposed to an attachment?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks Jess. Is it also acceptable to not head up with my address, their address etc?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I was just hoping for some advice on the best way to start cover letters. A number of firms tell you the name and job title of the person you should address it to; should you use both their name and their job title at the start of your cover letter? I had assumed that you just used their name...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica I was just hoping for some advice on the best way to start cover letters. A number of firms tell you the name and job title of the person you should address it to; should you use both their name and their job title at the start of your cover letter? I had assumed that you just used...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Will we still be able to access all the posts on this current thread after you've closed it? There's a lot of useful info here!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    When did you apply? I got rolled over from the winter VS & haven't head anything since...
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