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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Agree to some extent. Could put Incoming Vacation Scheme with x. Obviously you can't put in any details of work you've done yet
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The first stage was over video call now the second is in the office. Wasn't sure if this was really guideline/roadmap compliant let alone the expense, getting formal wear ready, arranging time off work at short notice. I'm wondering if this is another sign of a different generation not...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just been invited to an in office TC interview next week. What do people in the forum think?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Back up what Jacob's said above. Read everything - the instructions, the context and any attachments - before you put 'pen to paper' Check what you're being asked: is it an email of advice, is it a letter/letter before claim, is it a note to a colleague or client. The similarity between all...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm aware, however I don't think its productive to scare people with these news stories.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just to add to this, I am considering applying to this firm. The advice I was given is that some of the trainees have gone backpacking, travelling, worked abroad so I should discuss that... I have never had the luxury of doing any of those as I've given up summers and Christmas to work a...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Willkie interviewees, check your inbox. We've been sent some more details regarding the structure of the interview
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Cheers King! Just gotta freshen up my motivations, competencies my profile and be ready for any surprising questions that may come my way
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    RIP my weekend. Two interviews to prep for
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Second this. I've had more questions about the restaurant job I did around vacations/LPC studies and my volunteering jobs than a week of work experience. A week really isn't anything to gain vast legal experience from anyway
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Contact local law firms. Drop an email/CV to office managers/partners and perhaps state what areas you're interested in doing experience within. You may not get a response from all of them but it worked for me
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My old housemate did a VS in a northern office, interviewed there for a London TC and got the offer. Its possible the firm will ask where you would like to do the TC unless they state you should apply for the office VS where you want to train
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Invitation to Dorsey & Whitney's Open Evening
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    oooo meme upgrade! EPIC
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Had a DM asking when I applied... @Celestie need ya help!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you for your service
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Need a crown react as well as the trophy!

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