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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I just got this email about 10 minutes ago - is this what they're sending to everyone do you think? "Thank you for completing your video interview. We have now progressed your application to a round of screening by partners of the firm. We will be in touch regarding their decisions in due...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks for your advice - I definitely overprepared!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Don't know if you've done it yet but the questions were basically the same as the application form, and you get a 15 seconds once you've seen the question to prepare and a minute to answer (which isn't v long!) - not convinced I did enough to get through but fingers crossed!
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Hi - was wondering if you would mind sharing how your VI went? I
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi - was just wondering how you found the Bristows VI and if you've got any advice?! If you don't mind would be great to know how long it lasted, how many questions they asked etc. Thanks in advance!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi - was just wondering if you had any advice for the Bristows VI? I got an invite but it's my first time doing one so I've got no clue what to expect, would be grateful for any tips!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi - I haven't done it yet but got a video invite yesterday so I'd be curious to know any tips! Have you done yours yet?

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