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  1. Jaysen

    Slaughter and May 4

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 9/1/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 9/25/2019 Dear Graduate Recruitment Team at Slaughter and May, I am writing to apply for the Slaughter and May 2022 Training Contract. I initially became aware of this opportunity...
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    Slaughter and May 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 9/1/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 10/1/2020 Janine Arnold Senior Manager – Trainee Recruitment Slaughter and May One Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8YY Dear Ms Arnold, Please find enclosed my CV for the 2023 Slaughter and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Back then we never had GIFs 😅
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    Slaughter and May 2

    15 October 2019 Janine Arnold, Senior Manager – Trainee Recruitment Slaughter and May 1 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8YY United Kingdom Dear Ms Arnold, John Smith XXXXX XXXX XXXX I am writing to apply for a training contract at Slaughter and May as advertised on your website. I graduated in 2019...
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    Slaughter and May 1

    Candidate notes: I'd like to share my successful TC application to Slaughter and May. This was one of my first TC applications, and it's definitely not the best I've written. We all have to start from somewhere, don't we? :) I want to stress that you can write an acceptable application that...
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    Skadden 1

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/22/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 2/3/2020 Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application. I am a laureate of...
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    Simmons & Simmons 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/28/2020 Stage reached: Still awaiting outcome When did you hear back: 12/16/2020 Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your...
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    Simmons & Simmons 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/10/2017 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 11/30/2017 Simmons and Simmons Work Experience1 Employer: Deeset Logistics Ltd. Position: Merchandiser From Date: 07/08/2017 To Date: [ Not Entered ] Nature of Work: I secured...
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    Simmons & Simmons 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/13/2019 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 1/14/2020 Simmons and Simmo Work experience (150 words) Shoosmiths LLP I recently began my position as a paralegal in the real estate department. My role involves conducting...
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    Simmons & Simmons 2

    Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)* Following excellent recommendations, I have gained a small client base baking and selling cakes...
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    Simmons & Simmons 1

    Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)* I was the Vice President of the [redacted], which gave me the ability to spread awareness of the...
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    Sidley Austin 2

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/26/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 12/19/2019 Why does a career in a city law firm interest you? (250 words max)* My interest in wanting to pursue a career at a city law firm stems from the various work experiences...
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    Sidley Austin 1

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/15/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/2/2020 Why does a career in a city law firm interest you? I want a career in which I will never have to work the same day twice. I thrive on varied work, in which I can use a range of...
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    Shoosmiths 1

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 10/5/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 8/6/2020 Shoosmiths – Application Form (2020) Question Section 1 Describe why you want to be a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. During my time at University, I was a...
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    Shearman & Sterling 3

    As one of only a handful of elite, international law firms, how do you think Shearman & Sterling LLP maintains its competitive advantage? (250 words max) Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) maintains its competitive advantage by retaining strong client relationships and by providing innovative...
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    Shearman & Sterling 2

    Training Contract & Vacation Scheme Q1 As one of only a handful of elite, international law firms, how do you think Shearman & Sterling LLP maintains its competitive advantage? Shearman has a unique growth strategy which maintains the firm’s competitive advantage. Shearman focuses on strength...
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    Shearman & Sterling 1

    Stage reached: Rejected because the summer programme was cancelled As one of only a handful of elite, international law firms, how do you think Shearman & Sterling LLP maintains its competitive advantage? (250) Shearman maintains its competitive advantage firstly through its handling of...
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    Russell Cooke 1

    Russell-Cooke for Corp Law Why are you applying to attend the Russell-Cooke vacation scheme and what would you hope to learn? I want to practice at a firm where the work is of national significance. Clients choose Russell-Cooke because of its diverse, high-quality team, evidenced by listings...
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    RPC 1

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/15/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 1/28/2019 Tell us about your interests, including any positions of responsibility held (400 words max) University Education Society: I have been heavily involved in this society...
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    Reed Smith 2

    Please give details of any prizes, awards or stipends etc. you have won or been granted, numbering them 1 to 5 (you need not include your degree here). 1) I was awarded the « Prix de l’Excellence » (Academic Excellence Prize) in 2010 for my Baccalaureate results in my final year of High School...

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