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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
PFO from Howard Kennedy ... What a way to finish the week!- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy post VI? They said we'd hear before the end of the month of June ...- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
If I remember correctly, they said within three weeks after the deadline, so mid/late July :)- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Congrats! I applied to the London office so will keep an eye on my emails :D good luck for the interview!- MLF
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Ho I applied for their Direct TC but haven't received anything- MLF
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Has anyone heard from Blake Morgan following the initial application?- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Ho waw thank you for letting me know! Hope it goes well :)- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hey, congrats! I was wondering how long after submitting your application did you hear back?- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
For those who applied to Slaughter and May, how long did you wait before receiving PFO/Invite to interview? Many thanks- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I think there's a WG and then they invite you for a AC, it should be on their website- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Fair enough ... Thank you for letting me know :)- MLF
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I am drafting a cover letter, how small can the font be before it gets too small? I put 10 so that everything I want to say can fit ...- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
NOO, I had the same problem!- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Received a PFO from BLM following an interview but they are referring to "my test score", I'm a bit confused... The lack of feedback also really annoys me ...- MLF
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I picked something I did as part of my paralegal job. I think as long as you clearly explain why quality was important etc it's fine.- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hi there, I think it is eventually your decision, but I found that law firms are really enthusiastic when it comes to candidates having policy experience. It could be a great way to bulk up your applications and stand out in the crowd, but obviously you need a few months of practice to be able...- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hey, first of all I'm sure you did great, everyone is always so self-critical, just take the weekend to relax, no need to obsess over what happened :) If it works out that's amazing, if it doesn't it would have been a great experience during which you learnt a lot and that you can use to smash...- MLF
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Not yet!- MLF
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I wouldn't tbh, the system is a bit fiddly, you have lots of videos and need to scroll down to do your interview while the question is at the top of the page etc- MLF
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hi there, I just finished mine, the link was fine, you should get in touch with them today to ask!- MLF
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