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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I'm completing my Baker McKenzie ap, it asks which level the GCSE was? This is confusing me, does it correlate to the grade you achieved? The options are foundation, intermediate and higher.
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Did anyone hear back for TCs? Or do they wait for the deadline?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone answered this question? I honestly have no idea what to put. I could speak about inclusivity and diversion but I feel like they do this quite well.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Awh decent thank you, hopefully there's a chance
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just received my results from Mayer Brown and I got below average and average results.... Should I expect a PFO? Really disappointed tbh, this was the one I put the most effort into
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, I've completed the WG test for Hogan Lovells and some tests for Mayer Brown. Any idea when you get an outcome back? It's honestly the worse when you're in limbo and don't know whether to spend another few hours applying for another one! Thanks
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    Dw I only wrote mine about a week ago and got an email for the online tests yesterday. I was just myself in what I said, be honest and say why you want to work for them and what you like about the TC. Be specific in examples though and explain reasons why you did or didn't do something, like I...
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    I completed the tests yesterday, it's not too late for the TC, is it? I'm worried the places will be full by the time they get round to an interview.

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