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  1. Veep9

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    My AC last year was in early Feb! I was anticipating something similar this year. Oddly upsetting that it’ll be April this year.
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    I only used one example. I have to say though I have no idea whether my approach will be successful so go with your gut!
  3. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is incredibly useful, thank you so much!
  4. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! Good luck!
  5. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just bumping this up in case anyone has any thoughts. I’d really appreciate any help! Thank you!
  6. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone applied to Osborne Clarke? I’m struggling with their questions more than others! Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies...
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Spring. I didn’t talk about why RS in why commercial law. Answer 3, I talked about their values and how that influences behaviour with colleagues and towards clients and then talked about anecdotes from my work experience. it’s odd but I found that one easiest to write. I really struggled...
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Not OP so they might have a different answer but Reed Smith basically sent an email around saying that we’d hear about the result of our research questions at the end of Jan. So I think they want to see all answers before they progress/reject people.
  9. Veep9

    Resit Question on applications

    I’m sorry for jumping in here but could I ask a related question please? Because of Covid, my uni allowed us to disregard any exams taken at home when calculating the final module grade if, for that module, 60% of the grade was determined by a pre Covid assessment. Since the exam was only...
  10. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's not necessarily devastating if the substance of your answers is good. I trailed off in my Simmons VI and still got through!
  11. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing thank you!
  12. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, quick question: because the subscriptions are so odd, I’m quite confused. I assume you can’t just buy the 1 week subscription and download the materials for use in the future?
  13. Veep9

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Same boat, applied around 20 November, heard nothing. They responded in Jan last year and that’s what I’d assume will happen again (although last year they were clear that that was their policy; this year, grad recruitment said they were going to try to be rolling but, given not a single person...
  14. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry, I have been thinking it's the 1st because I'm not going to be able to do applications next weekend. That's good to know, thank you!
  15. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if Clyde & Co reviews applications on a rolling basis? Their deadline is 1 Jan and I don’t know if it’s still worth putting in the effort of applying.
  16. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That makes sense, thank you!
  17. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! Do you mean an initial screening of the application or through the test?
  18. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Quick question: is the TW test automatic or do they reject people on application form?
  19. Veep9

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you, both!

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