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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I did them a while ago, and it took me about an hour in total to complete I think? and you can have breaks between each test, they don't automatically follow on from each other! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I don't have the same hair texture, but maybe try a high ponytail- then its out of your face and won't distract you or the interviewer (and they can't really see the 'tail' bit as its behind you if that makes sense aha). Maybe try looking on YouTube or googling to see if you find anything...
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    Case-study structure

    This is so helpful, thank you very much :)
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    Case-study structure

    Hi! I. have an AC with Ashurst coming up and part of the AC is writing a report. It's a 'commercial scenario' rather than legal and will need to write up my recommendations. I'm struggling to prep for how to structure this beyond a summary at the start and a conclusion. If anyone has any...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't had confirmation of my app for the Insight programme, did you email grad rec?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone had an interview with Slaughters? I have mine in a few weeks (for non-law)

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