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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Shoosmiths PFO post AC, didnt expect to have succeeded though as it was my first one and it threw me off! Definitely better prep time needed!! For anyone who listens to that Peter crouch podcast #backstronger
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    Me too! Is it for Birmingham?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Well done!! Really pleased for you 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you!! 9th June, have you heard anything?
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    Awesome they might be! Keep me posted on your progress to! Thanks so much fingers crossed for you too 😁😁😁
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I hope you hear something soon! I applied for the Birmingham office how about you?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone Just got through to the video interview for Shoosmiths. Wondering if anyone has completed this yet? Also wondering if this VI is automatic and whether they screened my application because I applied on 30 May. Anyone got any ideas?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello everyone - on BCLP's application form it says what sectors/departments would you like exposure to during your TC with a 500 word limit. Does anyone have any guidance on how many sectors/departments to write about or should I mention anything in particular because of the firm's real...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    PFO from Baker McKenzie finally arrived
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone Has anyone applied to Sky's new training contract? Any idea what tests Sky make you do for this, the provider they use is SHL. Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying the outdoors a bit more!!

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