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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Same here I suspect it'll be a while. I bet they're coming up with a plan for the summer vac scheme given Corona first before communicating with us.
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Shearman & Sterling have a good bunch of virtual resources: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2020/03/17/training-contract-interview-tips/ https://ukgraduates.shearmanacom/2019/12/30/top-10-blogs-of-2019/
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    19/20 Post App/AC... What next?

    Hi all, Current list of opportunities that I have down. There's obviously other firms but these are some of the firms that I have down. Red means that the vacancy isn't open. Good luck! :)
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Trainee led podcast by Links: https://www.linklaters.com/en/insights/thought-leadership/innovation/linkubator/linkubator-podcast-series A&O GR Podcast: https://aograduaterecruitment.podbean.com/ Clifford Chance GR Podcast: https://careers.cliffordchance.com/london/podcasts.html
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    I'd still recommend getting this. I prefer this more than Jake's books but you can always return it if you feel like it's not useful. :)
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hey Dhruv, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Need-Know-About-City/dp/0957494661 Did wonders for my commercial awareness and a general understanding of economics/monetary policy/etc. What's good is that it's not specific to law so it's good for any sort of career involving...
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    Brand Ambassador Applications

    Definitely an interest in the firm and how you would expand their presence on your campus e.g. that could be through your own network, having a range of contacts, etc etc
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Currently waiting to hear back from: Arnold & Porter Orrick - I saw that they cancelled their ODs so unsure what's happening now.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Helena, Wishing you all the very best. Thank you for your invaluable advice and insights in the forums. Hoping everything works out for you. Please stay safe <3
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Do you have any advice on how to present education (pre-uni) on a CV (legal/graduate)? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Bakers TC applicants: Are Grad Rec getting back to you guys ASAP? Not sure whether to leave it for another few days or prioritise. Wouldn't want to work on it if I'm not going to hear back for a while.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Q&A would be good but maybe a little write up too about your journey. Now that most of us have received responses, I know that some of us are feeling some type of way. Would be good to see how you bounced back! And a video with Jaysen would be so amazing! Congratulations again and I hope you...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    @Alice G Huge congratulations again on your Freshfields TC offer! Been following your journey on the forums for a while and it's so refreshing to see you succeed! I think I speak for all of us in that, it'd be amazing if you wrote about your experiences and your own tips/hints for TCs/VSs...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Dechert rejection today. Applied 27/01
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Also, just submitted for the Arnold & Porter Vac Scheme. Anyone else applying? Deadline is on 08/03 so might be worth a shot :D
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    Latham & Watkins Dubai VS

    Hey! I submitted too. Good luck guys. Haven't got a receipt of my application yet but I know it's the UAE weekend right now. Will probably e-mail them on Sunday/Monday.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Still no word from Dechert...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    To those who applied to Orrick, how did you tackle your Cover Letter?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    P.S.S. Does anyone know of any firms that have a good chance of giving TCs during their summer cycle? Currently looking at my list of direct TCs and I don't want to be applying if I have little to no chance...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    P.S. No word from Dechert or Milbank :/

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