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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard post-app? and also Mayer Brown post telephone interview? sorry if this was already asked!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I've been invited to a telephone interview with Mayer Brown - so hopefully you should be hearing soon?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys! I'm having a bit of a crisis! I was planning on applying to Baker McKenzie's summer vac scheme but I just realised it's only open to penultimate year students and, as I'm a final year student, I must apply to the spring vac scheme. But the deadline for this is tomorrow, it's rolling...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Ria, Grad rec got back to me and said that the ACs will be running throughout Jan/Feb
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after the tests?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Ria, I'm not too sure about this, but I can ask my contact in grad rec for you and get back to you! Hi! Although BCLP is rolling basis, they tend to start looking at apps in Nov/Dec time so they have probably only just started looking. However, please take this with a pinch of salt, as I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm a BCLP brand ambassador and I can confirm that they definitely are rolling basis
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    Thank you! I basically did the same thing!
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    I know there is a 2000 character limit, but if one of my answers is around 1850, is that ok?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    For the Addleshaw Goddard app, there is a 2000 character limit - if one of my answers is around 1850, is that ok?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received my report on the 16th of Nov btw so that's the last I've heard from them
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm in the same boat re Mayer Brown - did both the tests and received the feedback report and now I'm just waiting
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Baker McKenzie Employability Open Day invite!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Jaysen Yeah - that was my worry! Does anyone have any ideas for what I should be doing? I don't really understand what they want from me if it's not COVID impacts on legal issues?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was trying to answer this AG question: Please choose a current COVID related legal issue and describe how this may be impacting the legal sector and specifically Addleshaw Goddard Do you think it's ok for me to talk about the fact that the legal sector has to make a change in terms of client...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Ok thanks, Jessica!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I have a dilemma! I need to complete the Mayer Brown tests but I didn't realise my extra time had not been already added and the deadline for these tests is Monday - I've already emailed to ask for the extra time, but as it is Friday, they may not look at it until Monday and it'll be too late by...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks, Alison! This is great - I'll have a think! But you don't think I need to be talking specifically about AG too much?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! for this year's AG application, there is question about D+I: Diversity and Inclusion has moved up the agenda in recent years, what action should law firms be taking to ensure that they are creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace? Should I be giving ideas that AG is not currently...
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    Hi! for this year's application, there is question about D+I: Diversity and Inclusion has moved up the agenda in recent years, what action should law firms be taking to ensure that they are creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace? Should I be giving ideas that AG is not currently...

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