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20 Oct 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK)
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Chat directly with Isabel Elsey, Legal Recruitment Manager at BCLP, and have all your questions about the firm answered! Simply return to this page to post your questions on the day.
Hi,
I am not 100% sure if firms know whether you have completed the forage tasks as they are open to the public at large, and may not store the data of each candidate due to data protection laws.
However, I would strongly encourage you to complete the tasks as they give you a flavour of what...
Hi,
I could not seem to find the maximum of 3 application cap on their website. If you could send over where this is mentioned I can have a look into it. On the firm's FAQs they do allow you to reapply if you are unsuccessful at the application stage of vacation scheme (link below)...
Hi,
Yes, you can jump straight in. I did not have a date in my cover letter but did have my own address on the right hand side of the letterhead. I applied to Slaughter and May with my cover letter back in 2023 and managed to get to their AC for the direct TC.
Best of luck with your application!
Hi Mara,
I've had a quick look over their website and it seems that they have not got around to updating it yet for 2025/26 cycle. As it is the first week of September some firms may still be finalising the dates for application windows.
I would suggest keep a regular eye out this week and...
Good evening,
I totally understand your point about trying to make meaningful connections in areas like PE and M&A. I have a genuine interest in M&A and PE and how I approached this in applications is linking back to experiences where I worked with companies that are potential clients to the...
Hi,
The firm is looking to see how you approach writing and how concise your answer is. Like they mentioned, your answer does not need to be linked to commercial law or HSF Kramer. I would say it is best to use the 300 words in something you have a genuine interest in. Can be about anything...
Hi,
Congrats on your interview invitation. I did a vac scheme with the firm in Spring 2023. Happy to share any tips and what the experience was like.
Thanks,
AJ
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