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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
Recently finished my third year of university...another not so successful round. Now working as a receptionist at a care home (flexible hours which will hopefully give me time to focus on apps!)- jess889
- Post #20
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
Thank you! I'm much happier with this one, but it has been a work in progress... Okay I will double check. Haha I can confirm the AC was tough. Good luck to you too! Are you applying for vac schemes or TCs?- jess889
- Post #14
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
Your answer sounds fantastic. I've no idea how I got passed the WGT, I usually fail them! I'm not really sure if I can reapply after being rejected after an interview. I might email graduate recruitment to ask as I really like the firm.- jess889
- Post #12
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
You're welcome! I wrote about how the world is adjusting to a new technological revolution. I started with the consequences of that on businesses, especially financial services firms. After that, I moved on to Linklaters and discussed the kind of systems they've recently introduced to handle new...- jess889
- Post #10
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
I talked about a negotiation competition that first ignited my interest in commercial law (and why). Then I started a second paragraph and said I was interested in Linklaters for two reasons (1. being after meeting them at an event and 2. a fact about the firm that appealed to me). Then my third...- jess889
- Post #8
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
That sounds about right. Sorry I can't be of more help! I did interview at Linklaters but I'm pretty sure I got lucky!- jess889
- Post #6
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
I remember one of the Linklaters application questions being hard because you have to answer why commercial law and why Linklaters in one go. For that question, I really had to cut down my words so I had enough space to answer all the parts. There's also a commercial question which I hadn't...- jess889
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Perseverance or stupidity?
This is amazing motivation, thank you! And good luck starting at your MC firm, it must be really satisfying to finally be about to start!- jess889
- Post #6
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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'Why commercial law?'
I'm still waiting to hear after a couple of TC interviews. The waiting game is slowly killing me!- jess889
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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'Why commercial law?'
This is some excellent advice and completely agreed! How are your applications going?- jess889
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TC application or Vac scheme?
I favour vacation scheme applications so much more. While it's a far longer route - not only are training contract interviews made tougher, but you have such a small window to impress. I feel it's very much dependent on the whims of that person interviewing you, which means unless you're lucky...- jess889
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Curveball questions
I'm not sure these both count as curveballs but i've had : "How many mobile phones would you estimate there to be in London?", and "If you were an employer and had to choose between two new hires. One being male in his early 20s and one being female in her late 20s, who was planning to have...- jess889
- Post #2
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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A bit lost after second year vac schemes
I was in a similar position to you last year. I did two vacation schemes, although I was rejected by both for a training contract. On the whole, I think that has helped a lot for this year. I get the impression, law firms take me as a more credible candidate (although it may also be because I...- jess889
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Post your vacation scheme here
The second one (thank God, I need the break!). Me too though, I've heard the JD vacation scheme is intense/it's hard to convert. I'm not feeling too hopeful for this one but will give it a shot!- jess889
- Post #15
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Post your vacation scheme here
Yes!! Which scheme are you on?- jess889
- Post #13
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Telephone interview tips
At the end they asked me about a commercial news story that interested me! For that one I definitely used my notes :P- jess889
- Post #10
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Telephone interview tips
Do you know if HR will be doing the telephone interview or whether it'll be another organisation? I had mine with an external organisation and it felt very box ticky. I would say take advantage of the fact that you can have notes with you (but don't read off your notes or it's very obvious)...- jess889
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Motivation
Literally, there's just too much to cover! I'm starting to regret not keeping up during the year :(- jess889
- Post #17
- Forum: TCLA General News
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Motivation
Yes final year! Exactly, I think I'm going to have to revise down my expectations for what I'm going to get this year. Are you?- jess889
- Post #15
- Forum: TCLA General News
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