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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just got my PFO from Bristows (post VI/partner review). As expected tbh once I realised the errors in my app, and did it last minute as I'm working full time, but v disappointed nonetheless.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Genuinely one of the worst - even if I had been successful I would have thought twice about accepting!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh great, thanks for confirming, that's a relief!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Did you get a confirmation that they received your application? I didn't and now paranoid something went wrong and they didn't receive it!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing from CRS yet but I'll post once I hear either way.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not this cycle as unfortunately this is not my first rodeo, but have def been put off by one where I had a really great interview with partners, but the partner who did my case study review was so mean and laughed at me that I was really put off and actually quite relieved I didn't get it...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks! Keeping fingers crossed and will update when I hear either way.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I got an email on 22nd Jan saying my application is now being reviewed by the partners post VI but nothing since. Not hugely hopeful as was using it for some other apps and found loads of typos 🤦‍♀️ GR might have overlooked but not sure partners will so now just awaiting my PFO!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing yet! I submitted on the deadline.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    ok, thank you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - sorry another question! This firm has asked for the details of an academic referee and a professional one. I finished uni a long time ago and do not think any tutors/professors would be able to give an up to date reference (if they even remember me!). I finished undergrad in 2010)...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - I'm trying to answer the question "Why do you want become a solicitor and what attributes do you believe you need to excel in this field?" with regards to the second part, is it just asking for what are the attributes I believe solicitors need generally, or what attributes I believe...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you very much this is super helpful!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks so much this is SO so helpful - particularly your advice on the second question, I feel much more confident answering these now.
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you this is really helpful - the second question does seem much more straightforward after seeing your answer - I think I just panicked! Thanks again.
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi all, hope you're well - I'm really struggling with how to approach two questions for the CRS app: "If you were given the opportunity to change one thing at Charles Russell Speechlys, what would you change and why?" and "What advice would you give to a friend who wants to set up a business?"...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Ok I'll do that. Thanks!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I was wondering if it's alright not to include employment information when it says 'optional' and all my employment history is in my CV which is a mandatory part of the application? That section is also in green whereas the parts that are mandatory that I haven't completed are in...
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    Brown Rudnick application?

    Hi everyone - just wondering if anyone has applied to Brown Rudnick in this or previous cycles? There's so little about their UK office and they only want a CV and cover letter which I'm struggling to write as there's not much info on their website! Would be grateful for any advice or tips!

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