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Hi there!
Short answer: there isn’t a central list on this website that sets out which firms allow multiple applications per cycle.
As a general rule, most firms only permit one application per recruitment cycle, and they’ll usually make this clear on their own careers pages or application...
Hi there,
Completely understand your frustration here - it’s especially tough when it’s an application you’d invested in and felt confident about. Having strong legal experience and positions of responsibility should make this easier, but unfortunately even very good applications don’t always...
Hi there,
This is great question, as previously completed vacation schemes can be very powerful in an application, when you convey your experiences effectively.
A few important things to note:
You can include other firms’ vacation schemes. Recruiters expect it, and it’s not seen as...
Hi Panon,
If this helps - I asked for my WG score from Links last year after a successful Open Day application (which includes the WG).
They responded within two days or so with my score.
Therefore, there's a good chance they'll do the same for you this year.
Goes without saying, but just...
Hi there,
Totally get how demoralising that feels - this part of the process is tough, especially when the rejections start stacking up. But honestly, what you’ve described is still very normal.
Four rejections at this point really isn’t a red flag. A lot of candidates who go on to get TCs...
Hi legal_bagel,
While I can't say for sure whether your application has/hasn't been submitted, I would suggest that you try not to let it worry you for now, as it's out of your hands. The application process is gruelling, so you don't want to let this kill your momentum and prevent you from...
Hi ML07,
While I am not familiar with the pupillages application process, I can offer some insight into how grades play into Magic Circle TC applications.
On the whole, this will depend slightly on which firms you are applying to, as some of the MC firms have minimum A-level requirements...
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