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  1. AD2021

    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    That’s amazing news congrats 🎉 which office?
  2. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    I haven’t yet, how about you?
  3. AD2021

    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Huge congrats from me too! When did you find out?
  4. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    How do you think it went? What questions did they ask you? Heard a few different ones so wondering if they varied by office. I’m applying to Leeds!
  5. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Brilliant thanks! The AC was on 30th or that’s when you found out you had got through
  6. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Anybody heard back?
  7. AD2021

    About to make another TC application

    Hi Jaysen Would I be able to also be put in contact with this person? Thanks so much Hannah
  8. AD2021

    Eversheds Sutherland VI 2021

    Hi Does anybody have a VI for ES or has anybody done one. Happy to help in return but really want some advice tips so my nerves don’t get the better of me! Thanks so much Hannah
  9. AD2021

    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Hey, has anybody done the VI yet that can offer any advice. I have applied to the Leeds office! Would be good to chat with somebody going through the same process 😀
  10. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    I didn’t see this on the interview, don’t worry!
  11. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Can anybody give an indication as to what to prep for? Is it competency/strength based or commercial?
  12. AD2021

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You know what I was exactly the same, and I have had two video interview invites this year and I still feel the same and if I’m honest I don’t think there’s anything we can do just convince ourselves that we can do it. I think so many people are faking confidence and if you fake it long enough...
  13. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    GOOD LUCK!!! 😃
  14. AD2021

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think that’s a great example. You could talk about how you took time to consider the reasons you didn’t achieve to your full potential and how you have implemented new practices and seen success from that. You could also add that this has made you a resilient person meaning you’re always open...
  15. AD2021

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got a VI for Leeds
  16. AD2021

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi. Fingers crossed for you on Mischon!! Is there any chance you’d be able to give me an indication of the things that the SPI VI included last year? I would hugely appreciate it as these seem to be where I stumble (in my very few successful apps haha)
  17. AD2021

    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Huge congrats!!! When is it?

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