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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Oh I see! yes that is quite complicated
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,818
- May 4, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Yes my exams are open book! They say that the exams should only take us the original allocated 3 hour time frame, but they have to allow for international students timings etc, so we just have to submit within that time frame. I completely agree! it would be fair if all universities had...
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,803
- May 4, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi Jessica, My university hasn't changed too much. We are still completing our exams, but we have 24 hours to submit the assessment. In terms of the 'no detriment policy', they allow for our worst 30 credits of final year to be discounted in terms of working out our overall grade.
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,797
- May 4, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

I spoke to GradRec at Arnold & Porter as I have an interview with them next week & they have pushed their scheme to August, however, if the situation has not changed they will consider a virtual scheme!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #225
- Apr 27, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

No nothing! Hate the waiting game :) what about you
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,607
- Apr 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Yes I was thinking the same!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,555
- Apr 21, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hey everyone, has anyone heard back from Trowers post online AC for a vac scheme at the London office?
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,553
- Apr 21, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi! I had my interview on the 7th & they said anytime this week so fingers crossed!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,533
- Apr 20, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi there, thanks! It’s for the vac scheme :)
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,401
- Apr 11, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi everyone, if anyone has any advice for interviewing at Arnold & Porter I would be very grateful!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,380
- Apr 9, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi there, no nothing like that for me personally! :)
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,351
- Apr 7, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi there! had the interview this morning the Partner was really nice, she just asked things like the usual Why this law firm, why law etc. As well as this, a few questions like 'what is your biggest achievement' hope that helps!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,338
- Apr 7, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi, yes me too! all booked in for next week. Good luck!!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,276
- Apr 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi! no not yet, waiting to hear :)
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,247
- Apr 2, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

Thank you so much! I will definitely let you know. Thanks for the kind words here & throughout the Forum :)
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #20
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

Hi Alice! Yes, that is so helpful thanks! was just intrigued as to your reasons, because for me personally I feel that the last 6 months have been a real learning curve in terms of what type of firm I truly want to work at! I completed a vac scheme in December at a US firm and loved the work...
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #18
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

Hi Alice! Huge congratulations on the offer - it is amazing & so deserved! My question is based more on your choice of firm! I was just wondering what led to you choosing Freshfields as your top choice! I saw that you said about the hands-on training, by that do you mean more structured and...
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #15
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Inspiration!

Grave Beverley has been posting some great home workouts on Instagram that I've been doing - maybe have a look at them!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #19
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I haven’t yet no!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,046
- Mar 22, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Hi, they got to me in about 2 weeks! but it may take longer now given the current climate - hope that helps!
- Ifmhouse4
- Post #1,034
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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