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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Thanks @Sandrou! I was hoping to link my chosen topic to an interest of mine.
- Salma
- Post #98
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Thanks @Hazal @Helena Boyd! I wish you both sucess with the AC outcome.
- Salma
- Post #96
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Poop I meant commercial so a business related topic I am interested in or should I sway away from it and do something different. What are your thoughts?
- Salma
- Post #92
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section

I always mention the skills I learnt/solidified through the tasks I completed and link it to the role of a commercial solicitor (max 2 lines). GR teams at open days and law fairs always stress the importance of this so I don’t see no harm in doing it ;)
- Salma
- Post #2
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How is everybody coping with uni and applications and interviews?

I wouldn’t recommend this, but if I was a student again I would place applications first and uni work last! If you cannot do the above, you need start sacrificing your time, whether that means waking up earlier than usual or sleeping later than usual! You have to sacrifice something for a few...
- Salma
- Post #3
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Out of interest, for those who applied to HSF. How ‘legal’ was your chosen topic when answering the question ‘explain something that interests you and why it does’?
- Salma
- Post #90
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

No worries, ignore the typos in the previous post, I was half asleep
- Salma
- Post #83
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Ahh that makes sens, as they only ‘open’ spring vac scheme apps on the 12th Nov!
- Salma
- Post #81
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Yes I completed it two weeks, on the top of my head, the VI consisted of five questions: 1. Tell me about yourself 2. A favourite business you admire and talk about why you admire it, the opportunities and risks for the business 3. A question relating to ambition or colleagity and how you...
- Salma
- Post #80
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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News story that interest me Dilemma?

Sounds nice Hazal!
- Salma
- Post #5
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Is this for the VI or face to face?
- Salma
- Post #78
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Just saw a post on LinkedIn of someone accepting a place on HSF’s winter vac scheme
- Salma
- Post #77
- Nov 7, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Assessment Centre Tips

Guys, how worthwhile does it feel to get AC invites on apps that you actually spent a couple of weeks researching and re-drafting on?? So just think of that effort instead of the number of apps you hope to complete. Quality >>>> quantity!
- Salma
- Post #20
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Assessment Centre Tips

I would have to say it is the eyes in the emoji haha
- Salma
- Post #19
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Assessment Centre Tips

You can do this Jess
- Salma
- Post #16
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Has anyone heard from simmons following video interview?
- Salma
- Post #63
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Rejected from A&O’s winter vac scheme, I submitted on 31st and completed and passed the test the following day for those wondering Onwards and upwards
- Salma
- Post #62
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case open days application section

Agree with everything said above! The question also states (further down) ‘these (career events) do not need to be White & Case specific’.
- Salma
- Post #7
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships

Perfect timing, congrats once again ☺️
- Salma
- Post #10
- Nov 6, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships

My pick for this week is @Daniel Boden! Daniel, I really appreciate your helpful responses to queries on this forum and for that reason I have chosen you ;)
- Salma
- Post #6
- Nov 5, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion

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