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  1. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have thought the same about similar tests but have been unsure how best to articulate my concerns (for grad recruitment).
  2. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Whole-heartedly agree. There are more tried and tested methods out there that have been successfully used for such a long time. I have had conversations with members of GR directly about this and they are willing to die on the hill of Arctic Shores. This particular firm even asked current...
  3. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Last year DWF were hit hard by COVID. They reduced their intake drastically so yep - they didn't even look at direct TCs as they filled their positions from their vac scheme. However, they are in a different position now and I would encourage people to try the direct route!
  4. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied for the Birmingham office and heard back today, they might be doing it all in batches.
  5. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry for being the bearer of bad news on this again!!
  6. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I hate to do this again but I'm having trouble with the search function on TCLA again - it can't just be me?
  7. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You and me both! I'm currently working AND interviewing for other roles in the legal field at the moment - absolutely inundated!
  8. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    DWF VI invite!
  9. KS94

    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    I had the same panic/annoyance when I realised I could have applied for the 2021 SQE route in December!
  10. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    that was quick - thank you Jessica!
  11. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is anyone else experiencing issues with the search function on TCLA?
  12. KS94

    DLA Piper Application

    I'm using a gmail account and not had an update. I have noticed issues over the last few years with emails and GR. Had the same issue with Pinsent Masons and therefore switched from Outlook to gmail this year and now I find myself in the same boat again.
  13. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied with a gmail account and have now hear back - should I contact GR?
  14. KS94

    love the username! 🤣

    love the username! 🤣
  15. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Feel free to drop me a private message at any time. Sometimes we can all get so caught up with the 'process' that we forget we're all actually in incredibly unusual circumstances (more so if you've just moved to a foreign country!). My PMs are also open to anyone else struggling through...
  16. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You're welcome. Bloody hell I hope you're coping well with the lockdowns in a new country! Literally clicked off TCLA for a moment and came across this, absolutely awful coincidence - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55854459
  17. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it can come across as quite blunt if you're not used to it and I think it takes all of us a while to get used to at first! Rest assured, malice is not intended :)
  18. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hahaha to be fair, are you really interested in a career in law if half your time isn't spent organising notes/timetables/deadlines?? I hope everyone can make one final push for the 31st Jan deadlines!
  19. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I like seeing the organised methods everyone uses to keep track of their applications. However, I prefer the method of receiving rejections and thinking "ha I don't even remember applying to you guys!". 100% effective for overcoming rejections thus far - (until you open up the actual...
  20. KS94

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PM must really hate me today as they've followed up with a second PFO email! Anyone else had this?

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