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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Has anyone been offered an AC yet?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh okay! I must of missed that. Thanks for letting me know
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Can I ask where they state we should hear back within 21 days? I don’t remember seeing that anywhere
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back from A&O after passing the SJT?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’m still waiting to hear back...I haven’t seen anyone else get an invite yet neither if that helps
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Ah! I see that makes complete sense. Thanks Jessica!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I’m reflecting on some of my past interview experiences and have found that I always trip up when answering: what is the role of a trainee. I think it’s quite an obvious question so never know exactly what to say (I hope that makes sense). Can I ask you what are recruiters looking...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    that makes sense. Thank you so much!
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Thanks Jessica. Can I also ask, if I applied yesterday morning but still haven’t received a link to the SJT, should I contact graduate recruitment?
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Oh okay thanks! I was beginning to worry. Do we get feedback after you’ve completed it?
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Hi, can I ask if you got the link to the test straight after submitting your application?
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Hi I’m sorry to hear this, can I ask if this was for a direct TC application?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey! Have applications for A&O opened? I checked their website and i can’t see anything
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I hadn’t emailed them, I just received it - but I guess if you haven’t received it, it’s not generic? I also didn’t get it straight after I had applied either, if that helps.
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Hi Everyone, I got an email on 1st July that said this: “Dear all Thank you for applying for a Training Contract with Linklaters. We appreciate your interest in a career at the firm. We will be reviewing applications over the next few months with a view to holding assessment centres in...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, i'm preparing my applications for next year and I hope to apply for law firms which require submitting a CV. Do you know what is the standard format of a CV when applying to vac schemes? Is it 1 or 2 pages long? and would a personal statement be acceptable? Thank you!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey, it’s for a VS. I waited about a month to hear back after my tests if that helps. Good luck on your app!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey, it’s for a VS. I waited about a month to hear back after my tests if that helps. Good luck on your app!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thank you, I will! Presuming you’re AC is tomorrow? so good luck!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi guys! I got invited to an AC with Mayer Brown!! Does anyone has any experience with them? I’d love some help

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