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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Agree with both of your well-written points! All I will personally add is that it can be very difficult, especially if you're still a student, to know exactly what type of law firm and practice area you want to work in without having proper full-time work experience. I never thought I would be...
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    Not heard a peep, my friend
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    Hmmm not sure how I feel about someone being told the Video Interview questions beforehand...
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    Once you've done one Watson Glaser test, I think you've done them all 🤷‍♂️
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is an insolvent company something a person can 'love'? 😂😂 I'm sure a client will be thrilled when their lawyer is jumping for joy their business is getting liquidated! I kid! I've not personally worked with any insolvencies, well yet anyway, but it seems like a good problem solving area. Most...
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    Fortunately I got to skip the dissy for my law degree a couple years back. Doesn't sound like a fun 10 months of your year
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    If Katten are I'd love to know that hahaha!
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    my sixth form candidate number i can't seem to forget
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    Didn't use a gmail account friend and haven't seen anything new on the portal my friend
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    Please do not do this
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    That's such a naff response DLmAo. Yeah like I said, I moved on when I didn't hear back and put my work into more and better applications Never put all your eggs in one basket folks, cos that basket may have faulty software
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    Heard zilch since submitting the tests on 13 November. I'm not pulling petals from flowers so we move on
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    be nice, be respectful
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ngl I seriously don't care about evaluating unis. I've graduated, got my degree and it's never been looked deeply into after. Would much rather talk about applications and PFOs Slap like if you agree
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    Tell her to check selective parts of this thread!😉
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    Finally! Some wholesome content!
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    Then lmao I ain't applying there if they state that as their requirement. CHECKMATE! Debate solved! Where the law firm rejection/depression memes at?
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    Nothing but facts here my dude! :cool:
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    My two cents, does it matter? And if it does matter to a firm, then shame on them. I just don't think it should be something people worry about. Work hard, do your best in studies, build up your profile and be good to each other

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