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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Is anyone else still waiting to hear from white & case? I’m still waiting
- LS12
- Post #5,812
- Oct 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thanks for this. Although, it states NRF offer direct TC applications however on the site there’s nowhere to apply. Similarly it suggests CMS offers a TC but to my recollection they only make offers through their vac schemes? I may be wrong?
- LS12
- Post #5,741
- Oct 21, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Is there a list of firms who offer direct training contract applications anywhere? Or can anyone signpost me to any resources without me having to check out every firms website?
- LS12
- Post #5,738
- Oct 21, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I haven’t had a response re my Tc application yet. Although I’ve since updated my application with a new role so expected a wait
- LS12
- Post #5,640
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I did attempt to ask this earlier in the thread, but I don't think I was very clear, so I'm going to try and rephrase as the issue is one that is really worrying me. When submitting vacation scheme applications firms are asking me to list my work experiences. When doing so there is often also...
- LS12
- Post #5,593
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I'm glad I'm not the only one, are you trying to apply for direct tc's aswell?
- LS12
- Post #5,458
- Oct 14, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Has anyone got advice for applying for vac schemes whilst working full time? I graduated and work as a paralegal but I know a lot of firms predominantly hire through vac schemes, but I don’t have that much holiday with my current position and I’m worried that they’ll refuse to let me technically...
- LS12
- Post #5,455
- Oct 14, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Sorry for the lack of clarity, I mean when firms ask you to list your past experience and provide an explanation
- LS12
- Post #5,421
- Oct 13, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Morning. I was wondering whether anyone had advice regarding describing past experience on application forms. Thanks
- LS12
- Post #5,414
- Oct 13, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?
- LS12
- Post #5,349
- Oct 8, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

No but the grad rec mentioned they’re reviewing apps now, so I can’t imagine it being much longer
- LS12
- Post #5,285
- Oct 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

has anyone applied to simmons & simmons, I have tried to input my work experience but it seems to be limiting me to 4 entries?
- LS12
- Post #5,208
- Oct 1, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Can anyone tell me if Simmons & Simmons recruit heavily fro the VS please?
- LS12
- Post #5,199
- Oct 1, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thanks for this. Hopefully it will come soon!
- LS12
- Post #5,071
- Sep 28, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Does anyone know when we can expect a response from w&c re the direct Tc apps from last cycle? It seems like it’s one of the last firms to say
- LS12
- Post #5,059
- Sep 27, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I think that from my experience of completing apps (might not be the best way) in both questions you’d be answering why this opportunity. For a lot of my ‘why this firm’ answers I will touch on the programme and what about it makes me attracted to the opportunity. The best advice I got was to...
- LS12
- Post #5,041
- Sep 26, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi guys, I just passed the SJT for A&O, does anyone know what the next steps are? thanks
- LS12
- Post #4,887
- Sep 18, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hey I have a question regarding the A&O application form. I am trying to input my academic qualifications (GCSE's, A-Levels, and University modules) however there is a limit of 25, I've done 11 GCSE's, 4 Alevels and then 13 university modules, so 28, does anyone know if the university modules go...
- LS12
- Post #4,591
- Sep 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi can anyone advise me on the best firms for banking and financial services please?
- LS12
- Post #4,433
- Aug 31, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Does anyone know when to expect a response from w&c?
- LS12
- Post #4,265
- Aug 26, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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