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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, does anyone know if Hogan Lovells send out the Watson Glaser test without having read your application, or do they screen your application first? Thanks!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi guys, just wondering whether there's much point in applying for direct TC's if you have no prior formal vacation scheme experience? Most people that I have asked tend to say not to bother.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Starting to think they were overly optimistic/ambitious in telling us they’d get back to us by today!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    So sorry about this! I know it hurts now but please don’t give up! This is also my third cycle and I’m yet to receive a vac scheme offer. I know someone who did 6 cycles of applications before securing a training contract. If you really want it, I promise that you WILL get there! Keep going...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I completed the test on 26th January! best of luck, keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Rejection from Clyde & Co post AC for spring vac scheme. Sucksssss :(
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard from Clyde & Co post AC for spring vac scheme? Had mine over two weeks ago now...

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