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  1. LS12

    Everyone's saying it's over for me & I haven't even began my journey

    Hey Armiie, I saw you also messaged me this but I’m going to answer on a public platform so if others find themselves asking the same questions they might see these answers too. firstly let me echo everything said previously, firms are valuing diversity more, and are no longer looking for a...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I am in the process of completing the Baker McKenzie application and I'm finding there are a lot of overlaps between my explanation of my work experiences and my answers to their application questions. For example in response to their accomplishments question, I've outlined that I am proud of...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Simmons for summer vacation scheme? I completed the SJT two weeks ago
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    Finding a job as a paralegal

    Congratulations. Even a part time role is a massive accomplishment! And as it might already seem, with a lot of roles, any paralegal experience is good experience!! Good luck!
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    Finding a job as a paralegal

    I was in a similar position, besides a summer internship with an in-house team I had no tangible legal experience. I did have pro Bono experience and non-law work experience which I think is important to make clear for the purpose of my story. I know lots of people say don’t apply to jobs that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would say a large proportion of it in my opinion. Whilst firms dont store applications, it will be the same grad recruitment team reading it. Obviously I’m neither Grad rec or a future trainee yet so it would be better to get advice from Jessica
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You should check whether they allow you to reapply. Most firms do not allow more than one application in a cycle. That being said if grad rec allow it, and you can see the error, it’s worth applying. You may need to rewrite your application though
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah so in some ways no news is good news, tbh only completed it 2 days ago
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How long did it take everyone to hear back from Simmons post SJT?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah I completed it last night, honestly, very confusing, felt like I couldn’t choose a clear best or worst for any
  12. LS12

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I've fired them an email. Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    When a firm asks whether you have AAB or equivalent is the answer yes or no if you have ABB and an A in EPQ, technically I think the points make it equivalent but not sure if that counts
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone got advice for drafting the NRF cover letter?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone done the Simmons and Simmons online judgement test? Just looking for advice on preparing
  16. LS12

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I still haven’t received any news from w&c, considering the vac scheme deadline, it’s making me so nervous, is anyone else in the same boat?
  17. LS12

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes it has. ACs were last month and there have been a few sessions
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Correct me if I'm wrong but the advice I've been given is less whether you have a VS and more whether you have legal experience. Having spoken to grad recruitment a lot have said the same things, you don't necessarily have to have a VS, but you do need to clearly show you understand what a...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Congratulations on the improvement, and as a fellow applicant, thanks for being so honest. The reality is none of us really get it right straight away and applications are an art, it’s okay for all of us to not quite get it at times. Hope your vac scheme applications are super successful
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I applied for Tc in May!

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