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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Rejection from Ashurst Winter Vac. Anyone heard back from Slaughters about their Winter Workshop?
- Mxkry
- Post #6,293
- Nov 12, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

How long do you typically get to prepare for an interview?
- Mxkry
- Post #6,214
- Nov 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

What's the general consensus on name-dropping? For example, if I spoke to a particular partner, who hosted a presentation evening, is it worth mentioning their name?
- Mxkry
- Post #5,983
- Oct 28, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I submitted a hopeful email to grad recruitment and they gave me a chance to submit my application!
- Mxkry
- Post #5,841
- Oct 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Appreciate these messages and will definitely be applying for the summer vacation scheme instead (though it does impact when I can start a potential TC)
- Mxkry
- Post #5,636
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I'm in literal tears. Made the brutal mistake of assuming Ashurst's deadline was 12pm tonight rather than midday. Spent four days on the application and really felt there was a strong chance of interview..
- Mxkry
- Post #5,629
- Oct 19, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Do most commercial firms charge fixed fees or on an hourly rate for their services? Is there anyway to find out?
- Mxkry
- Post #5,591
- Oct 18, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Ashurst 2020/2021

Should I talk about commercial law, in particular, when talking about why I want to train as a solicitor?
- Mxkry
- Post #35
- Oct 15, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi guys, I'm a final year student just weighing up my options in terms of applications for vacation schemes/TCs. I'm wondering whether its better to apply directly for a TC or a vacation scheme (most likely a summer one at this point), given that I was unsuccessful last cycle. Thank you!
- Mxkry
- Post #5,438
- Oct 13, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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