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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey! Sorry to hear about your rejection, but you're smashing it with all your other schemes! Was this before or after interview?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Ah okay- in a similar position with Stephenson Harwood, not sure whether it's worth emailing again (and risk annoying them!)
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    Training Contract Application question

    Hi! In the past I’ve mentioned it briefly within the work experience section and then given details in my answer to the question about extracurricular activities- hope that helps!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Still waiting on SH...when did you interview?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, One of the applications I am currently drafting asks you to tick 'Yes/No' on whether you were made a TC offer from a past vacation scheme. It then has a follow-up question, asking you to give '..any detail you feel comfortable providing', if the answer is 'no'. Do you have any...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone else had a 'we will get back to you in the New Year' email from Travers?
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    Shearman & Sterling Winter Vacation Scheme

    Nope, submitted very soon after they opened up applications and still nothing.
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    Shearman & Sterling Winter Vacation Scheme

    Has anyone heard back?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Stephenson Harwood first round interview anyone? Any advice?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Sorry to hear that, but onwards and upwards! Did you receive any feedback on the WG test?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey! Have you received your feedback report after completing the SJT? If not, you should request it as it contains some information on your main strengths (and might help focus your prep for future SJTs).
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    Simmons & Simmons Video Interview

    Hey! Have you seen this thread?: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/simmons-simmons-video-interview.1748/
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Winter Vac App

    Hey! Thought I’d add that I emailed NRF’s graduate recruitment team to ask this a few weeks ago and it was a pretty firm ‘we do require a minimum of AAB unless there are extenuating circumstances’. It might be worth emailing them to speak about your specific circumstances though. Hope this helps!
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    Holman Fenwick Willan AC

    Hi Mel- I did an AC for the vacation scheme and then interviewed for a TC at the end of the vacation scheme, so please let me know what sort of information you are after and I will try my best to help! :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey Jane! Still waiting on Orrick but someone I know who applied back in March had an interview on the Friday just gone. When did you submit your application?
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    Marriott Harrison Interview

    Hi Laura. I interviewed at Marriott Harrison in 2017 and would be happy to help, although I'm conscious your interview may already have taken place. Please let me know if I can help!

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