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    Travers Smith 6

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 11/15/2017 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 1/27/2018 Dear Ms VanGeyzel, Please find below my cover letter in application for a Training Contract commencing in 2020. My job as a merchandiser has confirmed that I thrive working...
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    Travers Smith 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/31/2019 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 5/9/2019 Dear Germaine VanGeyzel, I am writing to apply for the summer vacation scheme at Travers Smith, as advertised on your career website. I am currently in the final of my … degree...
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    Travers Smith 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/1/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 11/3/2020 Dear Ms VanGeyzel, I am currently studying my LLB whilst working part-time as a paralegal. I am writing to apply for the Travers Smith Winter Vacation Scheme. Having spoken...
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    Travers Smith 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 8/28/2019 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 11/13/2019 Dear Germaine VanGeyzel, I graduated this year with a first class (hons) degree in Law from the University of Bristol. I am writing to you to apply to Travers Smith’s Winter...
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    Travers Smith 2

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/28/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 11/25/2020 Dear Ms Germaine VanGeyzel, I am a recent Law graduate from the University of Exeter, and I am writing to apply for Travers Smith’s Winter Vacation Scheme. My...
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    Travers Smith 1

    Please copy and paste your cover letter into the space provided below (there is no word limit). Please address your covering letter to Germaine VanGeyzel Dear Ms Germaine VanGeyzel, I am a Law graduate from **** and I am writing to apply for a vacation scheme with Travers Smith. Engaging with...
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    Stephenson Harwood 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/5/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 3/24/2020 Stephenson Harwood 3 Work experience (150 words) Shoosmiths LLP I am currently a paralegal in the Real Estate department. My role involves conducting research and drafting...
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    Stephenson Harwood 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/1/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 11/18/2019 Stephenson Harwood is a truly international firm, with a worldwide network that meets needs of a variety of high-profile clients. This global presence appeals to me due to...
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    Stephenson Harwood 2

    Knowledge Solicitors are expected to continuously keep their client up-to-date using accessible/layman language. I have over 1 years’ experience of explaining issues to my clients through meetings and written correspondence. As a paralegal, I have built up considerable experience working...
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    Stephenson Harwood 1

    Tell us about your greatest achievements in your work and/or study. (250 Words) - What challenges did you experience? - How did you respond to those challenges? - What was the outcome? I’d consider my greatest achievement to be when I led my university's Jessup team. This prestigious annual...
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    Slaughter and May 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 9/29/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 11/30/2020 Dear Ms Arnold, I am a penultimate year [redacted] student at the University of [redacted] and I am applying for Slaughter and May’s Summer Work Experience Scheme 2021. I...
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    Slaughter and May 4

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 9/1/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 9/25/2019 Dear Graduate Recruitment Team at Slaughter and May, I am writing to apply for the Slaughter and May 2022 Training Contract. I initially became aware of this opportunity...
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    Slaughter and May 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 9/1/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 10/1/2020 Janine Arnold Senior Manager – Trainee Recruitment Slaughter and May One Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8YY Dear Ms Arnold, Please find enclosed my CV for the 2023 Slaughter and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Back then we never had GIFs 😅
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    Slaughter and May 2

    15 October 2019 Janine Arnold, Senior Manager – Trainee Recruitment Slaughter and May 1 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8YY United Kingdom Dear Ms Arnold, John Smith XXXXX XXXX XXXX I am writing to apply for a training contract at Slaughter and May as advertised on your website. I graduated in 2019...
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    Slaughter and May 1

    Candidate notes: I'd like to share my successful TC application to Slaughter and May. This was one of my first TC applications, and it's definitely not the best I've written. We all have to start from somewhere, don't we? :) I want to stress that you can write an acceptable application that...
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    Skadden 1

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/22/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 2/3/2020 Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application. I am a laureate of...
  18. Jaysen

    Simmons & Simmons 5

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/28/2020 Stage reached: Still awaiting outcome When did you hear back: 12/16/2020 Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your...
  19. Jaysen

    Simmons & Simmons 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/10/2017 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 11/30/2017 Simmons and Simmons Work Experience1 Employer: Deeset Logistics Ltd. Position: Merchandiser From Date: 07/08/2017 To Date: [ Not Entered ] Nature of Work: I secured...
  20. Jaysen

    Simmons & Simmons 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/13/2019 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 1/14/2020 Simmons and Simmo Work experience (150 words) Shoosmiths LLP I recently began my position as a paralegal in the real estate department. My role involves conducting...

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