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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, does anyone know how to edit personal details on apply4law apps once you've started the application? Really don't want to have to start it again!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, im really worried as I have not heard back from Ashurst following an issue on the test. I've sent emails to Jen Miller and Nicola Stafford. Does anyone have direct contact numbers? thanks!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, does anyone know how to contact Ashurst graduate recruitment? I've tried calling so many times and it goes straight to voicemail and they don't reply to emails. Had a technical fault on the test and don't really know what to do now...
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi @Paul - Shearman & Sterling - please can you confirm whether graduates can apply to the summer vacation scheme? I know some firms have specific schemes for certain types of candidates! Thanks!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much for you advice, really helpful!!!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you could offer any advice on how to approach the interview question 'tell us about a news story that you've been following and explain why it interests you'? Do you think it is best to follow a specific story e.g. a company takeover or something a bit wider e.g...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you very much, you've been most helpful!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks this is helpful - if you feel as though STAR is not the best approach as it is not a competency, would you give briefer evidence in an answer to the question 'what can you bring to the role'?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys /. @Jaysen - is there a course on TCLA that goes through law firm practice areas? Could have sworn I saw one but can't find it now!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks!! Also - I once had an interview where they asked what skills I could bring / why I thought I was suited to the role so I started talking about teamwork in the STAR technique. Then later on they asked me a teamwork competency question and I felt as though I was repeating my answer. Any...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    hi guys, i wondered how long you think an interview answer should be for 'why do you want to work here?' I have written 5 reasons, all with quite long explanations and i'm worried its a bit much / will take too long to speak about everything. Also - if i've already answered the question on my...
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    What firm you working on? I really want to apply to a few more before deadlines end but i just dont have the time and they would probably be poor quality!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Don't worry i also did 3 others in October/ November for winter vac schemes (in addition to the 8 - now 7 in the pipeline) and was outright rejected from 1 and 2 others i flopped the interview. If you're still waiting to hear from HL its probably good news!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Including Hogan Lovells , 8 firms
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Sorry to hear! Wish you the best of luck with your other apps. I'm quite concerned now though as i haven't applied to that many firms
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Thank you!!!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    For those wondering I applied in mid - November. Also felt good about my app. Oh well!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Rejection from Hogan Lovells vac scheme just now
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, i am a bit stuck on what to do. I applied to Reed Smith in mid -December, took their test and then only got sent the research questions 4 days ago. I only have until tomorrow to complete ihem. As I have a full-time job and an AC coming up I don't really have time to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! For Spring Vac

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