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  1. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you that's helpful, the way I understood it (because the question covers a lot) is that I would explain how to apply my transferable skills to concrete situations but it's clearly not possible as I'm not a trainee, your approach makes more sense!
  2. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I'm currently working on an application and I'm struggling with a specific part of the question. I need to explain the transferable skills I have, how I demonstrated them and how I will apply them as a trainee solicitor. I am fine with the first two parts but I'm not sure how to do...
  3. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It's the Pinsent Masons one: "Describe your greatest non-academic achievement of the last two years and why this achievement is important to you. (max 4000 characters including spaces) (500 words)"! Good luck as well :)
  4. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I'm working on the same application as @lawnoodle and was wondering if I could use an example from a big project I worked on as part of my job as they only specify it has to be "non-academic"? Many thanks, Marie
  5. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Melissa, feel free to send me a private message I'd be happy to help, I work as a paralegal with the CS and have recently done the Success Profile training :) Marie
  6. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, has anyone applied to Howard Kennedy? From their website it sounds like they go straight from the written application to the AC, is that correct or are they other stages? Many thanks, Marie
  7. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I debating asking them to withdraw my application and reapply through the direct TC route as I don't even know if they're holding a vac scheme at this point
  8. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Someone I know didn't get an invite and it surprised me a bit so I don't think most people do, but it's just a guess
  9. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Just done my VI! As it was my first recorded VI, I'm so grateful for the support in this forum in really makes the experience less daunting! For those who haven't done it yet, it's really easy to navigate and there's no time limit between the questions so no stress! April will be long until...
  10. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, Their deadline is 18.04.21 for direct TC, I sent my application a week ago and they said they were gonna get in touch after the deadline. So I think it's not on a rolling basis.
  11. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I thought the end of the month deadline was only to figure out the outcome of the interview?
  12. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Hey, well done! How did it go? I have to be "that" person but were the questions the ones mentioned in this thread or were you surprised by anything they asked? Many thanks, Marie
  13. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Congrats! I hope it went well (usually they solve the crime when there's one of those boards!)! I received an invite to the written exercise one week after doing my VI so it should be fairly quick if you're successful. Fingers crossed! Marie
  14. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I received an email from Bevan Brittan about 2/3 weeks ago saying they were reviewing the applications and would get back to me soon. Has anyone heard anything since then? Many thanks,
  15. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are BLM recruiting on a rolling basis? I thought they weren't and their deadline was mid-April?
  16. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Hi there, In the invite I received, it's written we have 90 seconds to answer each question if I remember correctly. Hope it helps, Marie
  17. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I asked her to acknowledge receipt of my answer. I received confirmation but I think it's only because I specifically asked, so no need to worry!
  18. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Yes I agree, I didn't think that many people were going to be doing it at the same time! Fingers crossed for next week!
  19. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I enjoyed it, but now I'm overthinking it haha! I liked the fact no prior knowledge was necessary and that you could really be yourself when writing the answer!
  20. M

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Hi all, just did my written exercise this morning, do you know when we can expect to hear back from them ? Many thanks

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