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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone used the phrase “one’s” in an app or is it a phrase that’s frowned upon?
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Hey does anyone have any advice on how to phrase/answer this question: Taking into account the firm's core values and drawing on any examples you have from your experiences, would you feel confident enough to challenge your colleagues if they were carrying out a process incorrectly?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks, and for spring
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got though to the research questions for Reed Smith! Does anyone have any advice on how to phrase/answer this question: Taking into account the firm's core values and drawing on any examples you have from your experiences, would you feel confident enough to challenge your colleagues if...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No harm in doing so, what’s WVS?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone have any thoughts as to when A&O will get back to us?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Their number is under details on law careers net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Norton-Rose-Fulbright
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear, hope you have more luck going forward! When did you submit app/pass the SJT?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    How many have you seen that’s been rejected?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Nah I haven’t, except for a tiny amount. Looks like it’s likely we’ll hear back in jan. This process always takes ages
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Nah, was gonna post this lol
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard an update for a direct TC at A&O after application and SJT stage?
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    Allen & Overy

    Hi everyone, does anyone know how to add more a levels in the “higher education (college/uni)” section in the app? It doesn’t allow me to add no more than 2 a levels for some reason. Has anyone else had a similar issue?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh okay, guess they implemented it again
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I don’t believe they do tests anymore
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Nah, says rolling on website
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Perhaps some that ask for a cover letter and CV but tbh I think most formal applications will ask for a breakdown. Do you have any mitigating circumstance? I think generally though there’s a wide range of factors firms look at than solely grades and I think so long as you have a 2:1 coupled...

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