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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This one is unbelievable 😱
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was very much thinking about my USPs and how I could sell myself to firms. I decided my ability to speak a few foreign languages was probably my best asset so Polyglot seemed like an obvious choice.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you, that's really helpful. I recently completed the SST for Kennedys and my understanding was that the feedback format is always three strengths/one weakness regardless of how well candidates perform against one another.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Jessica, is there any chance you could expand on this? What do you meant by 'what isn't there'? Thank you for all of your comments, it is hugely helpful to have a recruiter's perspective.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations on your VS offer - amazing news! I would also just add to all of the excellent advice that I tend to do a simple check-in with myself when my thoughts start running away with me. I think I may have even read about this on here, so apologies for lack of credit. I am in a very...
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you! I'm over the moon, just miss the chance to celebrate with friends, but really things could be an awful lot worse. Counting my blessing today as I am a career changer so very much aware things don't always go smoothly the first time round.
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Jaysen and Thank you so much! Just wanted to say I was offered a place for the CMS Academy this Tuesday and it is still sinking in. Thank you again for the article, it definitely helped!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't really want to talk about specifics on an open forum, but do feel free to PM me with your feedback and we can talk about my results as well. My understanding of these tests is that they are designed to give 3 strengths and 1 weakness, but will not compare individuals against their...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    3 strengths, 1 weakness for me. What about you?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Manchester/Sheffield
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied on the deadline and went through the whole pre-Academy cycle already (WG test, VI, AC).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Say it isn't so! I think the mantra goes 'no news is good news' :cool:
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am - I applied for Manchester. From what I can gather, most people on the forum who heard back applied for the London office.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great news, I got my invite yesterday as well! Very excited 😁
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Fantastic, congratulations! You must be delighted! May I ask how long you had to wait between doing the AC and the offer being made?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing from AG yet, PFO from Clydes late on Friday. I have not applied to Eversheds.
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you! It's with CMS and I'd love to work for them. This forum has helped me a lot with preparation; it's invaluable and a real eye-opener in terms of how much hard work it takes to secure a TC.
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    My first AC is coming up tomorrow morning - this could not have come at a better time. Thank you for taking the time to write this!
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