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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Not that I’m aware of aside from not passing the SJT- I could be wrong though!
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    I don't think anyone's been invited to an AC yet, so who knows
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Out of curiosity does anyone know roughly what proportion of applicants are filtered out via the sjt?
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I assume they do assess these but they are just taking a more holistic/contextual approach to applications with weaker grades rather than outright rejecting them- I thought some firms just said they are removing minimum a level grades, not not considering A levels at all. Did some firms say they...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone heard back from Sidley, Latham or White & Case for TC?
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes Please :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Ok, thank you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, If you have to submit a CV to a firm and you have already provided your grades and contact details, should I still keep this in the CV or is it better to remove this? Thanks!
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    Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application

    I have thought of a law for quite an interesting topic which I found out about through a case that the firm the question is for were acting on- the issue is the law that I would want to put into place would be to make something illegal that the firm were enforcing in this case. I think it is...
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    Applications and CVs - yours required for new TCLA content

    Hi Jessica, I would be happy to send over some applications!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you Jessica, your insight is really appreciated as always!!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jess, After further deliberation I have decided to self fund the GDL at ulaw Moorgate. I feel like I've been really unfortunate this year in that I managed to secure 4 VS (although had to reject one due to overlap and another cancelled due to covid) but I have not managed to secure a TC. I...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Have they actually accepted anyone for TC interview yet? It might be they just rejected people below the WG cutoff so far
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Ok, thank you for your help!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    The following question is ‘why are your skills/attribute suited to a career at the firm?’
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, For a question such as ‘what skills do you think contribute to the success of a lawyer’, should I also mention how I have demonstrated these skills? Or should I just mentions what the skills are and why they are needed? Thanks for the help!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I’ve applied for a few direct TCs and I’m also waiting to find out if I get a TC from a vac scheme I recently completed. However, I’m just trying to plan for the worst case scenario right now which would be that I’m unsuccessful in securing a TC this year. I’m a non-law student...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks for the reply! I did ask them again why and unfortunately they basically stuck with their original ‘we are unable to provide feedback’. Is there a specific way to make a subject access request or do I just email them something along the lines of ‘I would like to make a subject access...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I recently interviewed for a TC at a firm that switched their vac scheme for a TC interview due to corona virus. Unfortunately I was rejected but I was shocked in that I emailed requesting feedback and they refused saying they were unable to provide feedback. I would understand if...

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