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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have not heard post-app either and I think there are a couple of others in the same situation so don’t worry
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I have an interest in fashion and clothing so I spoke all about that. Do not worry about the word count. I used about 250 words and left it as that because anything else I added wouldn’t have been of value.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I think it’s up to you but I took the question as them trying to find out more about you and your passions and interests. I don’t think there is any need to link it back to the firm unless it naturally does anyway. (This is just my personal advice btw I’m no expert)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Okay thankyou! I read on chambers that they usually only hold 3 AC days but I’m thinking that might be different this year if there is more applications
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know the period that Ropes& Grays ACs are happening? Is it just throughout the whole of March?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes that’s what I did. But then your degree and all your module scores can go in one entry. But yes was confusing.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry if it’s already been answered but does Bakers hire quite a lot from direct TCs?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Check with the firm but sometimes if the firm are funding your GDL then you might just be able to write ‘GDL being funded by x firm’ in the personal statement box
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    When was the original deadline meant to be?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Some interviews are being conducted this week but I think a lot of people still haven’t heard back
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nope. Are ropes & gray rolling?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I know someone that has gotten through to the next stage, they have an interview with a partner and senior associate next Tuesday. Think they are just still working through applications. Remember, no news is good news.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I know someone that has gotten through to the next stage, they have an interview with a partner and senior associate next Tuesday. Think they are just still working through applications. Remember, no news is good news.

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