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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
You can be honest here that you only applied to one firm - just clearly explain your reasons why. Interviewers aren't asking this question to try to trick you out, and I think authenticity always wins out in these situations. You'll be able to handle follow up questions/won't get yourself into...- Jaysen
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M&A Bootcamp 2021
Hey Emily, I sent the email around 5pm, so hopefully you've now received this. Let me know if not and I'll resend it!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
It sounds like you've been waiting to say this for some time 😉 I see the odd post that is a bit much, but I don't really see a problem with it. I think it's nice to have some positivity and these often seem to be candidates who are making the first step in their journey. Perfectly fine if some...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Amazing, well done you!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Well done!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Well done :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Love this - wishing you the best of luck!- Jaysen
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£5 Amazon Gift Card for every successful application you submit!
Share Your Application Here To celebrate the launch of our new application database, we are giving a £5 Amazon gift card for every successful application submitted to our database. Anyone can submit a successful vacation scheme or training contract application for the database provided it...- Jaysen
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Womble Bond Dickinson 3
For: Training Contract Date applied: 2/27/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 6/15/2020 Which of our current clients would you be most excited to work with and why? How could you add value to the relationship as a Trainee Solicitor? I would relish the...- Jaysen
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Womble Bond Dickinson 2
Candidate comments: Here's my successful Womble Bond Dickinson application for a 2022 TC - I'd definitely change some parts of it now, most importantly cutting out overused buzzwords such as "self-starter," but it got me through to the AC stage (although they've delayed their AC because of...- Jaysen
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Womble Bond Dickinson
Please outline why you have chosen a career in commercial law. Include what attributes you believe make a successful commercial lawyer and how you will, or have, gained these behaviours (include work experience, employment and any other activities / interests you feel are relevant). I am...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm not convinced by this. I do think more firms will want candidates to complete a vacation scheme, because it gives them more data points and requires more investment from candidates. I don't think many firms will adopt CC's approach of strict priority groups.- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Well done @Kablahc! I'll drop you a PM :)- Jaysen
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White & Case 9
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/14/2020 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 1/28/2020 Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I am a third-year History undergraduate at the University of York. Becoming a commercial solicitor excites me because of the intellectual rigor...- Jaysen
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White & Case 8
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/29/2018 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 1/24/2019- Jaysen
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White & Case 7
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/15/2019 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 1/29/2019 Dear Mrs Christina Churchman, I am writing to apply for the summer vacation scheme at White & Case, as advertised on your career website. I am currently in the...- Jaysen
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White & Case 6
For: Training Contract Date applied: 8/1/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 8/12/2019 Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I am writing to apply for the White & Case training contract. I attended your open day on the __, hosted by ___ and Aspiring...- Jaysen
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White & Case 5
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/4/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 11/6/2020 Career Events (350 words) Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc...- Jaysen
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White & Case 4
Cover Letter Dear Graduate Recruitment Committee, I am a first-class law graduate from X University, applying for a training contract. My attendance at White & Case’s (W&C) open day and my engagement with the virtual work experience platform have informed my ambition to pursue a career with...- Jaysen
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White & Case 3
Covering Letter Dear Graduate Resourcing & Development Team, Please accept this letter in support of my application for a place on White & Case’s vacation scheme. I am an inquisitive self-starter drawn to theproactive nature of the work of a commercial lawyer. Negotiating debt repayment plans...- Jaysen
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