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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    I keep telling myself this but after several failed VI this cycle I am only starting to wonder how much practice I need 😂. Oh well, I'll have them perfected very soon. I'm not sure when we hear back though sorry!
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    I completely messed that VI up, so disappointed in myself 😩
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I completed my arctic shores back in December and heard nothing since. I had an AC with them last year and they told me I’d hear back within the week, but it took them over a month for them to get back to me, and they didn’t reply to my emails during that time, so I haven’t had the best...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    In order to undertake the GDL/ LPC you must have an undergraduate degree, so assuming the degree course you want to balance this with is your undergraduate degree, this would not be possible. Some of the providers do offer it part-time so you would be able to take the classes in the evenings...
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Just re-iterating what everyone else has said, to even get this far is still an achievement! It shows great promise in your application. Go into the VI with your head high and be proud of your achievement rather than disheartened. Best of luck :)
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Thank you :) Yes just after 5pm!
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    I got a VI invite for the Chelmsford office but a PFO for the London one...
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    I’m the same!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi there, Has anyone completed the Gateleys assessment/ VI and have any advice? I am currently so busy with LPC exams/ an internship and preparation for an AC that I just don't know if I can dedicate much time to this 🥲
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Taylor Vinters AC! 😃
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    PWC

    Has anyone completed the VI yet? Do you know if there is an option to turn your view of yourself off? I'll just end up looking at myself the whole time 🙈
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    PWC

    The scores don't mean much. Taylor Wessing use the same system, and it builds a personality profile of you, so they pick people based on their fit to the firm I believe :)
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    PWC

    Hi all, I just received a VI invite from PwC! If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    After receiving 2 rejections earlier today, I finally got some positive news getting a VI invite for PwC :) baby steps!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am currently filling out the employment section for Browne Jacobson (attached). I am finding it rather counter-intuitive having to type out the dates/ position held when they are asked below. (Below this is a box where you detail your responsibilities etc. so that is not what is requested in...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I added just their address last year and got through to the interview stage.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi there! I am currently participating in Mischon's Sports Law Academy (a series of online lectures surrounding the sports law environment). I am currently filling out an application for a firm that has a sports law section, so was wondering can I put this in the employment section? Their...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got the invite for the games-based assessment about a month after submitting my application. Although they are rolling I believe they don't send out AC invites until after their deadline (11th January). I got an AC with them last year and was informed on the last week of January!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Okay, thank you so much!

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