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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I assume so, they said they wanted to let us know by the end of March
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mine too....:oops:
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here, I am working full time, studying GDL full time and doing TC apps. Its hard work but has to be done! I have an excel spreadsheet of all the firms and the closing dates. Have basically started apps with all of them so I can be aware of the questions and then I generally focus on the...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here, out in the sticks there's not even an independent restaurant that delivers... :rolleyes:
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would view this as emphasising the importance of time management and prioritisation, and ensuring that deadlines are clear if being assigned a piece of work. A simple line referring to how sometimes there can be spontaneous pieces of work that require your immediate attention so ensuring an...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Have spent a good week reading through the entirety of this thread and seriously, you guys are awesome! I'm a career changer currently studying the full time GDL alongside full time employment, add on applications and it's crazy! I'm currently waiting on Bevan Brittan BPE Lewis Silkin RPC...
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    Career Change Success Stories

    Late to the game here but I'm a career changer too currently going through the TC application cycle. Currently studying the GDL online whilst working full time. It's insane, between full time study and work and how much time applications take, I just hope it will be worth it in the end. Thank...

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