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  1. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just got invited to the Howard Kennedy VI - the deadline is tomorrow 😲 Has anyone done the VI before and have any tips?
  2. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Mine were credibility, pride and growth mindset and my weakness was teamwork
  3. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I would also love to know this :)
  4. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey I applied on the 14th May and received my invite for the tests on the 16th May so a couple of days :) hope that helps
  5. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just been invited to the first-round competency interview for Winckworth Sherwood - if anyone has any tips or advice on what to expect I'd be so grateful to hear them!!
  6. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much both for this! Really clear and helpful ways to get started on this question :)
  7. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ince is an international law firm, with diverse specialisms, which sector/specialism would you advise the firm to focus expansion and why? (Max 350 words) Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this question - drawing blanks atm
  8. Georgina Evans

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I did the first stage interview for the vac scheme if you want to message me :)
  9. Georgina Evans

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Has anyone who applied for the 2022 intake at Fox Williams heard anything about what the next stage of the process is?
  10. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I always fall at every WG so if anyone has any advice or tips at all I would really appreciate it!!
  11. Georgina Evans

    Irwin Mitchell BLS Video Interview

    No worries at all. I was successful following VI but rejected after the AC unfortunately
  12. Georgina Evans

    Irwin Mitchell BLS Video Interview

    Hi, More than happy to offer some help for the video interview. The questions I was asked were; 1. A time you compromised your views 2. A time when you had to choose between a range of solutions to solve a problem 3. What aspect of the training contract would you be concerned about 4. Which...
  13. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I completely agree with this! So many of my applications that I've spent hours on and thought were really strong have been rejected instantly whereas the ones where I didn't think I stood a chance have been more sucessful. I've really learnt this cycle to not take every rejection to heart and...
  14. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I got mine at 12:33 so a little after a few others
  15. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I got my application reviewed by TCLA and 100% think that this has helped me as I'm not usually successful at application stage with firms like BM
  16. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    BM WG invite!! I truly cannot believe it!!!
  17. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, do you mind me asking when you got this email? I had the email confirming I got through to the final stage but haven't had anything since 😲
  18. Georgina Evans

    BBC Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Thank you, Andrew! This is really helpful
  19. Georgina Evans

    BBC Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Hi, I am applying for the BBC solicitor apprenticeship and am having some difficulties answering this question despite how simple it may seem; Tell us about any skills, experience, or interests you have that make you a good fit for the BBC Legal team. I'm struggling to find anything online...

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