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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard anything from Slaughter and May summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, I'm really struggling with two of the questions on HL's application: the one regarding 'raising your game' and managing commitments, and (especially) the question on having strong innovative or entrepreneurial spirit - I don't feel as though I have done anything that could be really...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How/when do you find out if you passed HSF's SJT (if you do)? I've received my individual report, but nothing about any outcome/whether my application is being progressed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For a CV/work experience, if you have an ongoing job etc would that be at the top? For example, if i have something from May 2019 - Present, would that be above or below something March 2021 - August 2021? What I'm really asking is if our CV should be organised by start date, or end date (with...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone, For Slaughter and May summer VS, I am assuming as a student going into his penultimate year i dont need to fill out the details for LPC/GDL? On the key it automatically comes under 'There are some incomplete optional fields', but I am assuming this is just because you dont need...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if I should include mitigating circumstance information for my A-Level results when applying to Slaughter and May summer VS, as they of course have no minimum requirement but look for 'good A-Levels'? My predicted grades and coursework were above the grades given...
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    Introduction

    Hey everyone, I have just finished my first year studying law at a non-Russell Group university & I am hoping to secure vacation schemes this next year. My dream firm is Slaughter and May! Will

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